Summer Health Corps Program
Beth Israel Deaconess Summer Health Corps Program – 2010
July 12th – August 19th
For High School Students Ages 14 – 17
Application Deadline: April 9, 2010
What is the Summer Health Corps Program?
The Summer Health Corps Program is an educational and hands on program for high school students ages 14 through 17. The six week program is in session Monday through Thursday, 9-2. Through this program teens can explore various careers while gaining experience in a hospital setting.
In what departments are students placed?
As a member of the Summer Health Corps Program, the student will work in departments such as transportation, admitting, outpatient clinics, and other areas.
What will student volunteers learn?
In addition to learning from the actual volunteer experience, volunteers will attend weekly tours of specific departments that provide information on the functions of various medical center staff members and their departments. Some of the departments may include the Neonatal Unit (premature babies), the Emergency Department, Pathology, the Simulationa & Skills Lab and Radiology.
Students also attend orientation and training sessions conducted by the medical center staff. Students will learn about routine medical center policies and procedures such as fire safety and infection control precautions, and take a tour of the Medical Center.
What are the dates of the program?
The Summer Health Corps Program runs Monday through Thursday for six weeks from July 12th to August 19th, five hours per day 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Commitment for the full six weeks of the program is necessary for acceptance.
What are the requirements for admission to the program?
Students must be between the ages of 14 and 17 and have a signed parental permission to participate. Applications must include two letters of reference on letterhead from persons who have known you for several years, (e.g. rabbi, priest, minister, physician, teacher, counselor, or employer). The best candidates have a commitment to people and to a personal goal. After receiving the application, Volunteer Services will arrange an interview, during which time the required health screening will be discussed. Interviews will take place on two consecutive Saturdays, the dates to be announced.
Are there part-time volunteer opportunities for teenagers during the summer?
Priority placements are given to full time Summer Health Corps students.
Are there volunteer opportunities for teenagers during the school year?
Yes. BIDMC offers after-school Health Corps volunteer opportunities during the academic year. The requirement is a total of 40 hours. For more information, call 617-667-3026. We will call you for an appointment when we receive you application and letters of reference.
