School will soon be out for the summer, and Chandler Regional Medical Center is looking for volun-“teens.”
Applicants should be between the ages of 14 and 18 and have an interest in helping others, gaining work experience and making new friends.
“We have a variety of service opportunities available this summer,” said Barb Farmer, manager of volunteer services.
“Volunteering is a great opportunity for teenagers to get an inside look at what it’s like to work in the healthcare industry, while at the same time making an important and positive impact on our patients, staff and visitors.”
Some of the services volunteens can participate in include escorting patients, delivering flowers and newspapers, working in the gift shop, performing clerical duties, assisting at the nursing stations, and running miscellaneous errands around the medical center.
In return they receive a $4 meal voucher for every shift they work.
“Some volunteers really enjoy working at the information desk or helping people select items in the gift shop, while others prefer performing administrative duties,” said Farmer. “We want to make this a fun, positive experience.”
In addition to a positive attitude and enthusiasm, volunteens are required to serve a minimum of 40 hours over the summer as well as attend three mandatory educational sessions. Upon successful completion of the program, volunteens will receive a certificate of completion, a copy of their hours for future scholarship applications, a letter of recommendation and the opportunity to apply for the CHW East Valley Volunteer scholarship.
For information and registration, to go www.ChandlerRegional.org , click Volunteer Information on the left-hand navigation bar, and select Application Information. Applications will be available through Thursday, March 24.
