High School Volunteer Programs

High School Volunteer Programs are Year Round at WHHS

**CURRENTLY THE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS BEING EVALUATED FOR NEED IN 2023 SUMMER/WINTER SESSIONS**

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 attend Prospective Volunteer Information Session. Proof of attendance is required to pick up a High School Application

• To receive AN Invite: Please email to: volunteer_services@whhs.com your full name, phone number, email address and your High School. An invite will be sent to you depending on volunteer needs at Washington Hospital. CURRENTLY THE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS FULL FOR 2023.

• After attending an Information Session, High School student comes into the office with proof of attendance to pick up an application in Volunteer Services office at 2500 Mowry Ave Suite 216, Fremont Ca. 94538

• Go onto "Volunteer Log-In/Application" tab and fill out the preliminary application
• 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. No exceptions.
• Students are required to staff at least twice a month year round

Services available for high school student volunteers:

• Gift shop
• Lobby team volunteers
• Musician Volunteer Program (piano/violin/flute) in Main Hospital lobby
• Birthing Center
• Special Projects

Health and Background Screening: - In order to provide the best care for our patients, all volunteers are screened and must complete medical requirements through our Employee Health Services (free of charge). Screenings may take up to two months to complete. Proof of immunization to rubella and varicella (chicken pox) and an annual tuberculin skin test are required. Volunteers who have any limitations are required to provide a doctor's statement of release, noting any restrictions.

• Uniforms - Volunteers must wear the Washington Hospital Service League volunteer uniform and name badge while volunteering.

Orientation - After submitting an application and completing the medical requirements, all accepted volunteers will be invited to a mandatory volunteer orientation in order to learn about the Hospital's mandatory safety program, policies and procedures. These are held as needed.

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONS ARE INVITATION ONLY