Summer Junior Volunteer Program

2026 Program Overview 

Giving back to your community while gaining insight into a career in medicine is one of the greatest benefits of volunteering in a hospital setting. For the duration of the program, junior volunteers will commit to serving one four-hour shift each week.

After a successful interview, onboarding, and training process, teens will be assigned to a position in the hospital. Additional training may be required for specialized programs. Minimum age requirement for the junior program is 15 years old.

How to Apply

The 2026 Summer Junior Volunteer Program runs from June 15 through August 7. Junior Volunteers need to complete the onboarding process and training by May 31, 2026, including:

• Volunteer Application Form
• Two reference forms completed by adults who are not family members
• Interview either online or in person
• PA Criminal Background Check - free to volunteers
• Child Abuse Clearance - free to volunteers
• Provide immunization records
• Visit Employee Health Services with a parent or guardian to be cleared by Employee Health for volunteering
• All forms will be provided when your application is received. These must be read, signed, and returned to Volunteer Services
• Complete online and in-person training

Timeline

• January 1 - Application period opens
• February 1 - Interviews begin
• February 28 - Application period closes
• March 31 - Interviews conclude
• May 31 - Deadline for applicants to finish onboarding and training
• June 15 - Program begins
• August 7 - Program ends

Please note: Our volunteer opportunities are non-clinical and do not involve shadowing or participating in medical care.