Junior Volunteers
Thank you for your interest in the Junior Volunteer Program at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The Junior Volunteer Programs are designed to offers students a meaningful and valuable learning experience and an introduction to various healthcare careers in a thriving hospital setting.
The registration period for new Junior Volunteers for Summer 2010 is complete. NHRMC is proud to offer a year-round junior volunteer program, averaging 150-175 students each fiscal year. We will begin taking applications for new Junior Volunteers for the 2010 yr round program in the August/September time frame. Please check back then for more information.
Junior Volunteers are an important part of New Hanover Regional Medical Center's healthcare team. Please refer to the Junior Volunteer Program information sheet for additional information.
To become a Junior volunteer at NHRMC
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Be between the ages of 14-18
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Commit to 50 hours or at least 6 months of volunteer service.
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Complete an application packet
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Attend an interview session with references with Vol. Coordinator. The interview gives us the opportunity to discuss your areas of interests, schedules, verify references and it is a benefit to the applicant and the medical center to provide a meaningful volunteer placement area and commitment to the program
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Register and attend a volunteer orientation session
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Complete a one-step TB/PPD Screening
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Schedule volunteer training and attend dept.-specific training and volunteer position form.
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Communicate volunteer schedules on a wkly/monthly basis.
Junior volunteers are recognized for accumulating 30 vol hours and every 100 volunteer hours. Teens are also presented with a Certificate of Appreciation and American Hospital Association Lapel Pins.
Junior Volunteer Application
To be considered for a junior volunteer position with New Hanover Regional Medical Center you will need to complete and submit the Junior Volunteer Application here.
Educational Opportunities/Education Sessions- Summer months only!
Teens are invited to participate in various education sessions and hands on demonstrations to learn about the various healthcare careers and hospital departments as part of the educational component and their commitment to the Junior Volunteer Program.
Some sessions include some of the following topics:
Emergency Medicine, Trauma Services, Nursing, Healthcare Careers, Rehab Services, Healing Arts Program, Airlink, Emergency Management Services, Critical Care Nursing, Radiology, and etc.
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