The Junior Volunteer Program offers a unique opportunity for teen volunteers to learn about having compassion for others while gaining experience supporting patients, families, and staff in a hospital setting. While we do not offer opportunities for volunteers to shadow medical staff or gain clinical experience, we do offer a number of exciting and rewarding assignments. In addition to the hospital setting, teen volunteers can also gain experience in retail business by being a part of our gift shops and build their entrepreneurship skills.
Our Junior Program is designed with the goal of teaching compassion for others while providing educational information and a behind-the-scenes look at health care careers. The program requirements and eligibility are listed below but for more details please click on the relevant program links.
Requirements for the Junior Program
Volunteer Application: Online submission only.
Service Hour Requirement: Volunteers are expected to commit to a minimum of 56 hours for the Summer Program and complete the entire schedule for our seasonal and year round programs.
Medical Clearance: Provide immunization records for or undergo immunization screenings for:
- Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
- Chickenpox (Varicella)
- Tuberculosis (Quantiferon bloodwork)
- Hepatitis B
- Flu shot if volunteering during flu season (December 1 – April 30)
- Copy of COVID-19 immunization
Orientation/Training: Orientation and on-site training must be attended to complete on boarding process.
Summer Program
The Junior Summer Program is a 7-week program designed for students ages 15 or older. The program runs from July to August every year. We are now accepting applications for the 2025 Junior Summer Program!
Program Dates: July 7 – August 29, 2025
Seasonal Programs
The Junior Seasonal Program is designed for students ages 15 or older and runs as seasons for 12 weeks each. This program has limited roles due to the short duration of the program.
Program Dates: Varies
Year-Round Programs
The Junior Year-Round Program is designed for students ages 15 or older and runs from September to June, requiring students to commit for a longer duration.
Program Dates: September 15, 2025 – June 30, 2026
Click here for program requirements and eligibility.
Click here to read details about the different opportunities available for Juniors.
Click here to read about the current community service opportunities available for students.
Please note that we do not offer any internship or shadowing opportunities for adults, students or juniors.
If you have any questions, please contact the Volunteer Services department between 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 609-303-4023 or email [email protected].