High Schoool Student Volunteer Program

Thank you for your interest in Lancaster General Health’s High School Student Volunteer Program. We are proud to offer a volunteer program for students since 2005.

The program is designed to offer students an opportunity to explore healthcare careers, gain leadership and job skills, and see an overview of the daily operations of the hospital.   You will work side-by-side with a Lancaster General Health clinical staff member who will mentor you throughout the program. 
 

During the Student Volunteer Program, you will learn about many healthcare careers in areas such as:

Why Participate in the Student Program?

By participating in our High School Student Volunteer Program, you’re taking the first step in deciding on a future career in healthcare.
 

Lancaster General Health has received honors for its clinical excellence and operational performance.  We are part of a prestigious list of healthcare organizations that have been recognized as part of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®, which recognizes superior quality in nursing care as evidenced by performance outcomes.
 

Through its Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP), the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration honored Lancaster General Hospital with VPP Star Status – OSHA’s highest award for employee safety, and one shared with only 12 hospitals nationwide. For 10 of the past 13 years, Lancaster General Hospital was named among the “100 Top Hospitals in America” by Thomson Reuters, a leading source of healthcare business intelligence.
 

Our hospital is the county’s largest employer with over 7,000 employees and was named Employer of Choice in 2009 and 2010. We are looking for quality students to be part of a team dedicated to creating an extraordinary experience …every time for our patients, employees and physicians.
 

Student Requirements

High school juniors and seniors with a sincere interest in healthcare are encouraged to apply. Our Student Volunteer Program is offered twice a year.
 

The Summer session will begin June 4, 2012 and will end August 24, 2012. Students must submit the following to the Volunteer Services Department:

• Completed Student Volunteer Program application
• Copy of recent high school transcripts to support the educational requirements of the selected healthcare career
• Completion of a one page essay which explains your interest in pursuing a career in the healthcare profession
• Letter of recommendation from a healthcare professional or your high school guidance counselor that speaks of your ability and dedication to serving others
• Signed parental consent on application
• Commitment to volunteer at least 50 hours throughout the program

How To Apply

For enrollment in the Student Volunteer Program, please call 544-5005 or download and complete our application. Please return all completed information (as indicated in Student Requirements above) under one mailing to:
 

Lancaster General Health
Volunteer Services
555 North Duke Street
Lancaster, PA 17604
 

Note: The application deadline for the summer session has passed.
 

Acceptance into the Program

You will be notified if you are accepted into the Student Volunteer Program. Once accepted you will receive an informational acceptance letter and medical testing consent form. You will be asked to:

• Provide documentation of record of immunization and/or complete medical testing at our  facility including blood titers, drug screening, and 2 step Tuberculosis test
• Sign release allowing LGH to request a background check if 18 years or older
• Participate in a mandatory 3 ½ hour Volunteer Orientation scheduled for May 24, 2012 from 4 - 7:30 p.m.
• Purchase a uniform from Volunteer Services
• Sign an agreement to volunteer at least 50 hours

Completing the Program

At the end of the program, you will be required to report your volunteer hours and complete an evaluation documenting your experience. Once submitted, you will receive:

• A certificate of completion
• A written evaluation of your performance that will be shared with your high school guidance counselor
• An opportunity to continue as a volunteer with Lancaster General under our general volunteer program

A complimentary $500 scholarship to Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences is available to students who satisfactorily complete the High School Student Volunteer Program.

For more information, please contact our Volunteer Services Department at 544-5005, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.