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Teen Volunteer Opportunities

We are glad you are thinking about volunteering at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Teens help us with many of the volunteer services we offer and are especially important to our weekend, holiday and summer schedules.

Volunteering at the hospital will allow you to work in a professional atmosphere where you are valued and respected. You will have the chance to meet and work with other teens who share your goals and interests, and get an "inside look" at a hospital.

In addition, as you know, recruiters like to see volunteer activities on college applications, especially if you've worked more than the minimum hours your school may require.

Things to know before you submit your application

• The minimum age requirement to volunteer in the teen program is 15 years old. However, our off-site Treasure Trove Thrift/Consignment stores located in McLean, Annandale and Springfield DO accept teens who are at least 13 years old. Click here for more information about the Treasure Trove Thrift/Consignment shops.
  
  
• Teens are accepted into the volunteer program only twice a year—once in June and once in October. You may choose to volunteer during the summer or the school year.
  
  
  2008 Teen Volunteer Sessions
  • Summer Session—June 23, 2008 to August 15, 2008
  • School Year Session—October 6, 2008 to June 12, 2009

• All prospective teen volunteers must attend a mandatory information meeting, accompanied by a parent, prior to the beginning of each session.
  
  
  2008 Information Meetings
  • April 29 or April 30 (for the Summer session)
    
  • September 10 or September 11 (for the School Year session)

• All volunteers must commit to at least one 3–4 hour shift per week.
  
  
• The hospital volunteer program cannot accommodate volunteers who need to accumulate just a few hours of volunteer time toward a school or community-service requirement. If you are interested in volunteering only a total of 10 or 20 hours, click here for more information about volunteer opportunities at the Treasure Trove Thrift/Consignment shops.

How to Apply
Click here for detailed information on how to apply to the teen volunteer program.

Volunteer Opportunities
There are five areas throughout the hospital where teens are able to serve. These areas will be discussed in detail during the information meeting. We will do our best to accommodate your preference if an opening in that particular area is available.

1. Patient Support Services
   Escort patients to procedures; assist in discharging; deliver flowers, charts, patient mail and laboratory items.
   
   
2. Hospital Elder Life Program
   Assist older patients and help them experience a positive post-operative outcome and return successfully to their customary routine.
   
   
3. Gift Shops
   Assist visitors with selections and purchases in four onsite stores; help shop staff with other retail functions.
   
   
4. Medical Library
   Shelve or copy materials, locate information and help visitors with Web searches, etc.
   
   
5. Medical Records
   Complete a wide range of clerical duties to support the smooth and efficient operation of the department. Minimum age is 16.