Program Description
**Note that applications are only open for two days due to the volume of applicants** Volunteers have the opportunity to assist in a variety of areas throughout the hospital. All volunteer assistance is valuable, whether greeting or escorting patients and visitors, delivering materials, passing out snacks, helping people with lunch, or stocking supplies. Our department staff, as well as our patients and visitors, appreciate the commitment and help all our volunteers provide.
Volunteer opportunities include:
Lobby Greeter
Messenger and Escort
Gift Shop Attendee
Central Processing Delivery Aid
Various Hospital Department Assistance
Volunteer Benefits
In addition to making new friends and knowing you have made a positive difference, our volunteers are eligible to receive:
A meal voucher of $7.00 per shift
Free on-site parking during volunteer hours
Invitation to End-of-Year Celebration
Certificate of Completion
Requirements
To be eligible to apply, you must be a high school student entering grades 10 through 12. Group interviews will be granted based on the review of your application and the number of volunteer openings available.
We have very strict mandatory requirements to participate. Before you apply, please seriously consider the time commitment involved and discuss summer plans with your parents/guardians to avoid any conflicts that may interfere with this commitment, e.g. travel, camps, summer classes, sports, pre-season tryouts, drivers education classes, part-time jobs, college tours, dance competitions, etc. All accepted volunteers must commit to the following mandatory requirements. If you are unable to make a full commitment, please do not continue with the application process. No exceptions will be made.
Accepted students must agree to:
Attend a mandatory orientation on June 21
Be present for training during the first week of the program (June 26 – June 30)
Provide copy of COVID-19 vaccination card and booster once eligible
Provide a complete immunization record form including a negative TB result
Be available to work two four-hour shifts per week
Miss no more than four shifts and notify Volunteer Services & Supervisor at least one week in advance of anticipated absence
Purchase a Junior Volunteer polo shirt costing $12.00