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Student Volunteers

Volunteering is a great way for students to explore potential career paths and gain exposure to the healthcare work environment. Martha Jefferson Hospital offers students a variety of experiences in both clinical and non-clinical settings. Assignments are made based on the student’s interest and the needs throughout the hospital. Student volunteers are critical because they provide extra personal attention to support Martha Jefferson’s “The Caring Tradition.” This additional support allows our regular staff to focus on the clinical aspect of a patient’s care. Once the volunteer assignment is made and the volunteer makes the commitment to follow a set schedule, he/she is expected to adhere to that schedule.

Beginning in 2012, our Student Volunteer Program will have the following program requirements:

  • Application (request from kelli.knop@mjh.org)
  • Students must be 16 years old or older
  • Minimum hourly requirement of 50 hours per program period
  • Competitive program with limited number of students accepted into the program
  • Attendance requirements (absent more than 3 times with no show more than twice will result in termination of volunteer assignment)
  • Teacher recommendation
  • Attend student orientation session prior to volunteering
  • Two-step TB test (through MJH Employee Health)
Questions
Contact Us TodayIf you have any questions about volunteering please contact Michele Shepherd

Listed below are the three types of student volunteer opportunities:

  • Shadowing (observation only) – limited to one week or less
  • Rotation – school or hospital preceptor sponsored volunteer assignment to fulfill academic requirements
  • Independent student volunteer

The Student Volunteer Program dates are as follows:

Winter/Spring Program: This program is in currently session. The 2013 program will run from January 1 — April 30 (4 months with minimum of 4 hours per week) with application deadline of December 1, 2012.

Summer Program*: June 1 — July 31 (2 months with minimum of 8 hours per week) with application deadline of May 1, 2012. This summer program is for students 19 years of age or older.

Fall Program: September 1 – November 30 (3 months with minimum of 5 hours per week) with application deadline of August 1, 2012.

*The Summer Junior Volunteer Program for high school students (ages 15-18) is managed by the Community Outreach Department. For information on this program, please go to the Community Outreach section of our website.