College Volunteer Program

• If you are a college student and wish to volunteer during the upcoming semester, and have not volunteered with us before, you are required to complete the first 4 steps outlined below in the Process for NEW volunteers. Only apply if you are available to begin volunteering within the next month. Otherwise, please wait to apply when you are available to volunteer.
• If you have previously participated in the volunteer program and completed a minimum of 50 hours, please E-mail us to discuss next steps. PLEASE DO NOT RE-APPLY!

Process for NEW volunteers

1. APPLICATION: Complete the online College Volunteer Application.
2. REQUIRED PAPERWORK – Please complete each link below: Please be sure to include your driver’s license and social security numbers on the paperwork where required. If you do not have one, please indicate NA in the appropriate place on the form. 
   • Volunteer Agreement 
   • Confidentiality Security Agreement 
   • Immunization Form 
   • Adult Abuse Registry 
   • Child Abuse Registry Form (must be completed online, saved, and returned via Email or fax (302-733-3417).
3. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK – Please complete all the required fields in the PreCheck Release Form so we may complete your criminal background check if you are selected to volunteer. PLEASE NOTE: After you have filled in your personal information, you must complete the disclosure form at the end which requires you to sign with the mouse. Your form will not be submitted until this step is Completed.
4. VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK: Please read the Volunteer Handbook for a more detailed overview of the volunteer program.

Next Steps

Once the 4 steps above have been completed and we are in receipt of your application, paperwork, and PreCheck Release form, we will contact you to continue with the next steps in the process which consist of:

5. Attending an interview session. A link will be emailed to you to schedule your interview session.
6. Completion of medical requirements:
   • Must provide results or obtain a tuberculin test (results must be dated within the last 6 months).
   • Please provide proof of COVID vaccination or submit a declination form.
   • Please provide proof of Flu vaccine (only during flu season Oct-Mar) or submit a declination form.
7. Completing Volunteer Day One Orientation. A link will be emailed to you to complete your orientation.
   If you have any questions or concerns regarding the application process, please contact Volunteer Services via E-mail or by calling 302-733-1284, option #4. We look forward to working with you!

There are many ways and places to volunteer at ChristianaCare. Learn more about our volunteer opportunities by reviewing our Volunteer Directory. When you speak with a volunteer coordinator, you may discuss these options to see if they are the right fit for you.

To learn more about volunteering at ChristianaCare, please view our Volunteer Handbook.