The Junior Volunteer Program runs all year round, but we encourage junior volunteers to come as much as possible during the summer months. Applications are available now on the Sentara Norfolk General Volunteer webpage. You may also email snghvolunteers@sentara.com for an application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Sentara recognizes the importance of volunteering for the professional and social development of youth. We believe the time, dedication, and collaboration with our junior volunteers provides teens with invaluable experience and leadership skills.
Who can participate in the Junior Volunteer Program at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital?
Junior volunteers are between 13-18 years old and that have started their freshman year of high school. All applicants must fit these requirements to be eligible for the program.
What is required?
- The first step is to complete a junior volunteer application
- Selected applicants for the program will be contacted for an interview.
- All volunteers accepted into the program will be provided more information regarding occupational health requirements and orientation
- This is a competitive program. Please make sure your contact information is accurate and your application is complete.
Commitment, Assignments, and Service
The volunteer is committed to work his or her scheduled shift for at least 50 hours. Junior volunteers provide an invaluable service to the hospital while gaining experience and responsibility in a professional setting. Junior volunteers are placed in a variety of areas throughout the hospital, including lobbies, nursing units, procedural areas, gift shop, pharmacy, offices, and outpatient areas.
Junior volunteers will be assigned four hours a week. The shifts are independent and available 24/7.
Rewards of Volunteerism
- Personal development
- Contributing to the community
- Learning to work with peers and adults
- Gain experience in health care
- Earning volunteer hours necessary for colleges and scholarships