Volunteer opportunities at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Teen Volunteer Program

NOTICE: Teen Volunteer applicants should be aware that there is a national shortage of PPD Tests for Tuberculosis. We will accept their completed application without the PPD Test results until mid-June, 2013. We will continue to send acceptance letters for this summer's program in the order that completed applications, with TB Testing documentation included, are received.

How to Apply: New Applicants

NOTE: Registration is closed due to a high volume of applicants. The program has reached full capacity.

How to Apply: Returning Volunteers

NOTE: Registration is Currently Closed

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania proudly offers the Summer-Teen Volunteer Program.

Why Volunteer

  • Gain exposure to patient care in a premier hospital
  • Provide service to your community
  • Receive a certificate of service from a top ranked hospital

Program Requirements

  • Must be at least 14 years of age by June 1, 2013
  • Must be in high school or entering high school
  • Complete application
  • Complete medical documentation specified on application
  • Consistent attendance
  • Successfully complete Volunteer Services interview
  • Attend all required orientation and training
  • Compliance with uniform and dress standards
  • Compliance with hospital and department policies and guidelines

Service Requirements

  • Minimum of 40 hours of service over two months. (30 hours of service plus 10 hours of training from June 24 to August 16).
  • At least one five-hour shift per week over the course of six weeks plus two weeks of training.
  • Volunteers will pick a shift at orientation. Volunteers must commit to the shift they select for the entire summer. Volunteers should consider other activities before making the commitment to this program.
  • Volunteer Services can not accommodate changes to the schedule or exceptions to any service requirements. Volunteers who do not meet these service requirements will not receive a certificate or verification of service.

Who Should Apply

  • High school students ages 14 and over on June 1, 2013
  • Students who have not yet started college
  • Students who are able to commit to the service requirements

Who Should Not Apply

  • Students under the age of 14
  • Students who have started college
  • Students who can not complete the minimum service requirements
  • Students who are not able to commit to service for the entire summer (one week vacation permitted)
  • Students who plan to be absent for more than one week between June 24 to August 16
  • Students who are not able to commit to orientation/training

Application Process

  • Volunteer Services only reviews completed applications received through fax at 215-614-0465.
  • PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT VOLUNTEER SERVICES TO CONFIRM RECIEPT OF APPLICATION. VOLUNTEER SERVICES WILL NOTIFY ACCEPTED APPLICANTS ON OR BEFORE MAY 18.
  • The hospital will close the application process before May 18 if the program reaches capacity. In this case, applicants will be notified immediately.
  • Volunteer Services will notify applicants if the application is incomplete. Applicants who submit an incomplete application must resubmit a completed application before the deadline. Only completed applications will be considered.

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