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Junior Volunteer Programs at Mary Immaculate Hospital
The Junior Volunteer Application is open.
Volunteering is a serious commitment of time and energy at the Junior Volunteer Program at Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital. Our program offers teens an opportunity to engage in a service project that is both rewarding and educational.
The Administration and staff of Mary Immaculate consider junior volunteers a valuable resource and an asset to our job of caring for the sick and suffering. For that reason, a Junior Volunteer at Mary Immaculate is expected to be the kind of person who has the desire to be of service to others, shows compassion for others, and shows patience in all situations.
How do I apply?
In order to become a Junior Volunteer at Bon Secours Mary Immaculate, you must complete the following process:
Complete the online Junior Volunteer Application (applications will be accepted from March 1 - April 17)
Provide two (2) teacher or counselor references
All Parental Consent items listed above MUST be completed and received in Volunteer Department by June 2, 2020. When all forms are received, you will be contacted for an interview. There are a limited number of openings and returning Juniors are given priority on positions.
Are there any other requirements?
- Must be 14 years of age by December 31st the previous year.
- At least a 2.0 GPA/C average.
- Online application and all attached paperwork must be filled out completely and submitted to the Volunteer Department no later than June 2, 2020.
- Able to attend a scheduled volunteer interview.
- Able to volunteer at least four (4) hours per week for a minimum of six (6) weeks.
- Read and understand the Policies and Procedures.
If you are invited to participate in the Junior Volunteer program, it is hospital policy that you complete the Volunteer orientation. You must have one of two PPD tests (tuberculosis skin test) completed before orientation by your doctor. Please bring the TB screening form with you for your screening.
The Junior program starts July 13, 2020 and finishes August 21, 2020 . It is very important that you think carefully about how much time you are able to give during the summer. Think about time needed for family vacations, band, sports, employment and other commitments. Please read over the attached Polices and Procedures and make sure you are able to meet the requirements before completing the online application.
Acceptance and placement is determined by the discretion of the Volunteer Department after a personal interview and the review of teacher recommendation forms. There are many volunteer opportunities in various departments throughout the hospital and not all include working with patients. There are no hands-on positions for volunteers.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our program or its policies, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator.
Gwendolyn Appleton
Volunteer Coordinator
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital
757-886-6073
Gwendolyn_Appleton@bshsi.org
Or call 757-886-6000 and ask to speak to administration or volunteer coordinator.
Student Volunteer Program at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
The 2023 Summer Student Volunteer Program is now closed. Information for the 2024 summer sessions will be posted in March of 2024.
The summer student volunteer program offers high school and college students a short-term volunteer opportunity in the hospital setting. Becoming a Student Volunteer requires a series of steps. You must satisfy the requirements of all the steps before you will be considered for acceptance into the Student Volunteer Program. There are a limited number of openings and once all the openings are filled the program is closed; therefore, follow these directions closely so as not to miss any steps and jeopardize your opportunity for acceptance into the program. Please read the information carefully and follow the directions.
First: Read the handbook.
What to do next?
- Please complete the online application. Once you click “continue” at the end of the application it will automatically be sent to my email.
- Print and complete Application Part 2 and return to me. (Email back to me as an attachment, send through postal mail, fax or drop it off at the hospital.)
- Print the Reference Form and ask an academic teacher to complete and return to me or you may return it to me in a sealed envelope. *
- Print the Parental/Guardian Consent form to complete and return to me. *
All forms listed above MUST be completed and received in Volunteer Center a minimum of one week prior to the day of your interview. You will only be allowed to interview if all the documents are completed and turned in. Unfortunately, the required paperwork cannot be accepted the day of your interview. No exceptions.
Your Covid Vaccination card will need to be presented at the time of the interview.
After your interview you will be instructed to complete the online orientation. Download and complete the quiz and return it per instructions that were sent to your email. Do not do this until instructed to do so.
If you have any questions about our program or the requirements please contact Sherry_Hill2@bshsi.org.
Sherry Wyatt Hill
Director, Volunteer Center
Volunteers, Gift Shop, Mailroom
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
3636 High Street
Portsmouth, VA 23707
757-398-2314(office)
757-399-2758 (fax)
*College students are not required to have a teacher recommendation or parental consent