Volunteering

Chester River Hospital Center

Auxiliary

Since its founding in 1935, the Chester River Hospital Center has been supported by an army of volunteers who tirelessly devote their energies to support patient care efforts. The Chester River Hospital Center Auxiliary was founded on December 29, 1958 “to promote the advancement of all interests pertaining to the hospital including social services and raising funds for the benefit of the hospital.” Annually, the Auxiliary’s volunteers give more than 8,200 hours of time and talent to the hospital for the benefit of the patients in our community. volunteers3

In-House Volunteers

Volunteers play a crucial role in the daily operation of the hospital and contribute in countless ways to assure the highest-possible patient satisfaction. Volunteers provide assistance to nurses and other hospital staff by performing messenger duties, patient and specimen transportation, assisting with and organizing daily patient menu selections, visitor registration and general office support in various departments.

Three shifts are available: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Weekend shifts are also available.

For more information, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or contact Kathy Davis, volunteer coordinator, at (410) 348-5114.

Gift Shop

The Gift shop was opened in October 1965 and is operated by the Auxiliary. Located on the first floor of the hospital, it offers a variety of gifts, snacks, jewelry, books, cards and holiday themed decorations. Volunteer duties include sales clerk positions, stocking shelves, general tidying, changing displays and year-end inventory.

The gift shop is open from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or contact Lois Smith, manager, at (410) 778-7668, ext. 2351.

Nearly New Shop

The Nearly New Shop opened in July 1958 and is the Auxiliary’s thrift store. It is located in downtown Chestertown in the historic Methodist Meeting House next to Fountain Park. It offers gently used adult clothing, shoes, jewelry, household goods and books and features a designer clothing section.

Volunteers assist by sorting, tagging and displaying donated merchandise as well as staffing the store during business hours.

The Nearly New Shop is open from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

For more information on becoming a volunteer at the Shop, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Charlotte Slagle at (410) 778-1781.

Student Volunteers

A new program at Chester River Hospital Center affords college students studying a pre-med curriculum with the opportunity to volunteer in the Emergency Department.