Age 15 to 18 High School Students

Prerequisites and Requirements

When you notify Volunteer Services of your interest in volunteering within the Medical Center, you will receive information  explaining the prerequisites and requirements for hospital volunteers.

Dear Prospective Junior Volunteer:

Thank you for your interest in the Junior Volunteer Program at Southwest Washington Medical Center (Southwest). Southwest has a commitment to continuity and quality of service to our patients, staff and guests. For this reason, we are seeking students who are willing to commit to a minimum of 4 hours per week and at least 6 months of service as a volunteer*. As a Junior Volunteer Applicant for the Medical Center, we require the following prerequisites and criteria:

• Students between the ages of 15 and 18
• Maintain a GPA of at least 2.8 (will be verified)
• Attend a 1-hour Information Session
• Complete an Orientation and Training Seminar
• Two TB skin tests (completed after personal interview and acceptance into the Volunteer program)
• Proof of immunity to measles, rubella, mumps and chicken pox (photo copy is acceptable)
• Washington State Background Inquiry (our office will do this)
• Two signed and dated letters of recommendation from adults who are not relatives
• Completion of Washington State approved or Red Cross A.I.D.S. Education Curriculum (will be verified through your school)
• Students graduating from high school in 2010 must complete all requirements listed above by November 13, 2009
• Be dependable and able to follow written and oral instructions
• Abide by ALL Southwest and Volunteer Services Policies, Procedures and Confidentiality Requirements 
• Present a well-groomed appearance and adhere to our Dress Code Policy
• Have initiative and be willing to develop skills
• Attend meetings, workshops and annual mandatory training sessions

If you can meet ALL of these requirements and are interested in learning more about Volunteer opportunities at Southwest, call Volunteer Services at (360) 514-2035 or email, volunteerservices@swmedicalcenter.org , to find out when the next Information Session is scheduled.   (*Verification of hours served for High School Senior Projects will not be signed until the completion of at least 50 hours of volunteer service.)

We're looking forward to hearing from you and meeting you soon.