Summer Student Ambassador Program
Each summer, the Volunteer Services Office
at Pennsylvania Hospital offers the Student Ambassador
Program for all students (ages 14 to 17). Teens
who participate in this summer program receive
a behind-the-scenes look at health care careers.
The program targets high school students who
may be interested in pursuing a career in health
care, but all students are invited to apply.
- 2007 Program Dates: June 25th through August
31th
- Completed Application Deadline: May 18,
2007
- Application Packets - Application packets
can be obtained at the Volunteer Services Office,
North Gatehouse, after March 1, 2007 from
Tuesday through Thursday between the hours
of 9 am and 4 pm. If you are unable to visit
the office, the application can be mailed to
you. Please call and request a Student Ambassador
Summer Application. Leave your name, address,
and telephone number. For any additional information,
please contact the Volunteer Services Office
at 215-829-5187. After receipt of the completed
application, students will be contacted in
May/June and required to attend a processing/placement
session.
- Processing/Placement Session - The sessions
will be held at 5 pm on Tuesday, May 22 and
Thursday, May 24, 2007 in the Zubrow Auditorium,
located on the first floor of the Preston Building.
Students will receive additional communication
regarding these sessions. It is mandatory that
students attend one of these sessions.
- Student Placement - Placement will be made
according to the availability of sites in
the student's area of interest, and once the
interview and all appropriate paperwork are
completed.
- Time Requirements
- Fifty (50) hours of service and a minimum
of four weeks are required. Students can
stay for the entire summer if they choose.
- Students can volunteer no more than three
days per week.
Additional service is permissible provided that
the student receives clearance from the supervisor
of the specific area of interest and the Director
of Volunteer Services.
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