High School/College Student Volunteer Programs are Year Round at WHHS

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPONED AS A PRECAUTION DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL UPDATE THIS WEBSITE IF THE STATUS CHANGES.

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 and return it in person to the Volunteer Services office at 2500 Mowry Ave Suite 216, Fremont or bring in person to the Information Session.
• One-time non-refundable 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
• Birthing Center

College Student Volunteer Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age up to 26 years of age and/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 non-application fee of $20 charged at time of picking up the Volunteer Application Packet

Services available for College student volunteers:

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

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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. Explorers participate in various activities which may include disaster drills, field trips and tours.

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

For more information about the Medical Explorer Program, including dues and meeting location, please call (510) 818-7400.