High School Volunteer Programs

High School Volunteer Programs are Year Round at WH

^{THE HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM'S WAITING LIST FOR 2025/2026 IS NOW CLOSED
as of October 27, 2025.}^{Note that you will receive an email if you made the list.}

Instructions to join the Waiting List are:

Student must be 16 years of age to be on the list. Verification will be required.
Send email to: volunteer_services@washingtonhealth.com with the following information:
1. Subject line to read potential Volunteer's name
2. In the body of the email please add the following:
  1. Student Name
  2. Current grade at time of email and school name that student attends (IF YOU ARE IN YOUR SENIOR YEAR, please do NOT apply as the onboarding process is long. Please join our college volunteer program after you graduate in 2026
  3. Cell number
  4. Email address

Once the waiting list is at capacity, it will be closed. Then an invite for the Prospective Volunteer Information session will be sent depending on volunteer needs at Washington Health.

High School Volunteer Requirements:

Must be 16 years of age or older to apply 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
One-time non-refundable application fee of $20 charged at time of picking up the Volunteer Application Packet
Students are required at least a one-year commitment in volunteering with Washington Health. No exceptions
A minimum of 100 volunteer hours (not including training hours) within the year that you volunteer must be met 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 (as needed)
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 when available) or your own primary care doctor *note that costs are not covered by Washington Health when visiting your own doctor (. 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 Health 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

^{Washington Health Service League Offers Academic Scholarships}

The Service League of Volunteers also offers a yearly scholarship for High School and College students. For further information please click the link provided: https://www.whhs.com/About/Community-Connection/Scholarship-Opportunities.aspx

High School Volunteer Programs