High School/College Student Volunteer Programs are Year Round

(This program is not for the summer break only.)

High School Volunteer Requirements:

Must be at least 16 years of age and have sophomore standing
Must have an overall grade point average of "3.0"
Must have High School counselor fill out our Counselor Recommendation form as well as submit an unofficial copy of your High School transcript; plan ahead to pick up these forms from your counselor or career center before school closes
One-time application fee of $20 charged at time of picking up the Volunteer Application Packet
Students are required to volunteer a minimum of 100 hours within a year before receiving an Exemplar Letter or validation of volunteer hours
Students are required to staff at least twice a month year round

Services available for high school student volunteers:
Gift shop
Lobby team volunteers
Music Therapy Program (piano/violin/flute) in Main Hospital lobby

College Student Volunteer Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age or enrolled full time in college
Students typically meet application requirements during their summer break
Students are required to volunteer a minimum of 40 hours within a year before receiving an Exemplar Letter or validation of volunteer hours
One-time application fee of $20 charged at time of picking up the Volunteer Application Packet

Services available for College student volunteers:

Nurses Unit Assist program (NUA)
Emergency Room Assist program
Surgery Liaison program
Gift shop
Lobby team volunteers
Music Therapy Program (piano/violin/flute) in Main Hospital lobby

Medical Explorer Program

Washington Hospital sponsors Medical Explorer Post 539. Founded in 1967 by Richard Wood, MD, the program has been helping young people within the Washington Township Health Care District community for more than 40 years.

Explorers attend lectures and demonstrations by Washington Hospital Medical Staff physicians as well as health care professionals employed by the Hospital. Field trips and tours are arranged with several local facilities and Explorers participate in disaster drills and health and safety fairs.

Medical Explorer meetings are held once a month (September - May). Membership is open to all students 15 to 20 years of age, who are looking to learn more about the different careers available in the health care field.

Dues are $25 per year. Dues pay for insurance and help supplement expenses of the meetings. For more information about the Medical Explorers Program, please call (510) 818-7400.