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We offer a unique service learning opportunity for teen volunteers to work with mentors planning, implementing and evaluating age appropriate activities for patients and siblings in pediatric playrooms and waiting rooms. Teen volunteers also assist with toy cleaning, movie check out, circulation of the Child Life Book Cart and Comfort Cart. We also offer educational sessions relating to diverse fields within the health care profession.
VolunTeens volunteer daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during one of the following three week sessions:
June 7, 2010 through June 25, 2010
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July 12, 2010 through July 30, 2010
Application packets, including application for STriVE program, two STriVe completed teen reference forms, STriVe health form, STriVe essay, and STriVe "all about me" information sheet, will be accepted between February 1, 2010 and March 26, 2010.
We anticipate a positive response to this program and recommend completed application packets be turned in as early as March 5, 2010.
Prior to completing the STriVe application, all applicants and their parents or guardians are asked to consider the following:
- VolunTeen applicants who are at least 16 years of age by March 26, 2010, are eligible to volunteer during the summer.
- Are you going to summer camps, summer school, mission trips, vacations, have work commitments or involved in sports?
- Does your summer schedule allow you to volunteer three consecutive weeks from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m?
- Do you have consistent transportation?
School year volunteer positions for teens will be filled according to student's performance during the summer session and positions available at the hospital. School year assignments will be made in August or September after school begins.
Click here to learn how to apply.
More volunteer opportunities may be available through the following programs:
Vanderbilt Children's Health Improvement and Prevention
Books from Birth of Middle Tennessee
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