The Junior Volunteer program at Deaconess Medical Center focuses on providing students with opportunities that can positively impact their future career decisions. Through this program, Junior Volunteers gain experience for future employment as well as exposure to the healthcare field and the professionals that work within this exciting environment.
Application/Interview
Potential volunteers are considered based on their application, references, screenings, and a formal interview with Volunteer Services. Applications must include:
- 1 reference (references from family members not accepted)
- Documentation of immunity to MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella/Rubeola)
- Documentation of immunity to Chicken Pox (Varicella)
If documentation of the above immunization requirements are unavailable, a blood draw verifying immunity will be necessary (see “Requirements” below).
Requirements
Junior Volunteers are between the ages of 14 – 18 and must be enrolled in public/private school or home-schooled. After the initial interview with Volunteer Services, final acceptance into the Junior Volunteer program will be based on a national criminal background check performed by Volunteer Services at no cost to the applicant. In addition, all applicants accepted into the program undergo a mandatory health screening, done on-site at no cost to the volunteer. The health screening includes:
- Verification of MMR immunity (history of disease or vaccination record)
- Verification of Chicken Pox immunity (history of disease or vaccination record)
- Tuberculosis (TB) testing
- Drug Screening
- Vision/Hearing Screening
*If under 18, a parent or guardian MUST be present at the health screening for consent purposes.
Junior Volunteers are required to volunteer a minimum of (1) four-hour shift per week for a minimum of one session (approximately 3 months). All volunteers must attend a mandatory safety/program orientation and department-specific training prior to volunteering. Department placement is based on current availability.
A Year-Round Program
The Junior Volunteer program is a year-round program, rotating 4 times per year (fall, winter, spring and summer). This allows potential applicants to be considered for possible program openings, and also enables current volunteers to rotate into other departments.
Junior Volunteer Program Schedule
Please look at the Volunteer Events page to see the current schedule for this program. PLEASE NOTE: Only those applicants who have been interviewed and accepted into the program can attend the volunteer orientation.
How To Become A Junior Volunteer
Go to Become a Volunteer to download a volunteer application packet.