Junior Volunteer Program
Sentara Leigh Hospital has a robust year-round Junior Volunteer Program. Junior Volunteers must be at least 14 years old on or before June 1 and complete the 8th grade by the end of June, with a “C” or better average.
Volunteer Requirements
The junior volunteer program has similar processes and requirements as the adult volunteer program. Applicants must comply with the requirements listed below.
- Complete a junior volunteer application
- In-person interview with volunteer coordinator (a parent or responsible party must accompany the prospective volunteer)
- Complete occupational health requirements
- Copy of most recent grades
- Attend a one-time orientation session Proof of an annual flu shot (Junior to provide proof from physician or pharmacy)
- Confirm immunity to measles
- Purchase a volunteer uniform (cost $15 each)
- Annual training (e.g. confidentiality agreement)
- Agree to volunteer at least 4 ½ hours, one day per week on a scheduled basis, two (2) days maximum
*All required health tests are free-of-charge to the prospective volunteer.
Application
Please contact the Volunteer Office at 757-261-8085 to receive the most up to date junior volunteer application.
Summer Junior Program
Sentara Leigh Hospital offers a structured summer junior volunteer program that aims to offer students entering or high school an opportunity to volunteer in a hospital setting and learn about the healthcare environment from staff and other volunteers. There are a wide variety of volunteer positions available. The summer program is separate than the year-round junior volunteer program and has specific sessions. Please contact the Volunteer Office at 757-261-8085 to receive the most up to date information on Sentara Leigh’s Summer Junior Volunteer Program.