2024 High School Summer Program
Please note at this time, applications for the 2024 High School Summer Program have closed.
Our 2024 program will be a 10-week program from June 26 – August 31 and provides an opportunity for high school students to gain experience working in a hospital setting. Our high school summer program volunteers fill roles such as lobby ambassadors, supporting patients and visitors, and providing clinical support throughout the hospital. To be considered, you must:
- Be 16 years old or older by June 15, 2024
- Complete a 500-word essay on “Why you would like to volunteer at Tufts Medical Center” (please note that applications without an essay will not be considered)
- Provide the days and times you are available and can commit to showing up when scheduled
- Commit to 2 four-hour shifts per week for the entire 10-week program
- Not miss more than 2 missed shifts (if time off is needed, you are required to notify the volunteer services and your department manager at least 7 days prior)
- Attend a mandatory in-person orientation at Tufts Medical Center on Saturday, June 15
- Meet all employee health requirements, including the COVID-19 vaccine (please note that employee health must clear you before Friday, June 14)
- Purchase a volunteer shirt for $10
We will review your application and invite those who qualify to conduct group interviews in the last week of March.
We expect volunteers to make a commitment to us for the entire summer. If you are unable to commit to 2 four-hour shifts per week (no more than 2 missed shifts, and even then, you must notify volunteer services and your department manager at least 7 days before).
Before you apply, please consider if you can truly make this commitment and discuss summer plans with your family to avoid conflicts (including vacations, travel, camps, summer classes, sports, driver’s ed. classes, summer jobs, college tours, etc.).
2024 High School Fall Program
We are currently accepting applications for the Fall of 2024 for afternoons/evenings and weekends.
Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older and willing to commit to 1 year of service.
Our 2024 fall program provides an opportunity for high school students to gain experience working in a hospital setting. Our high school volunteers fill roles such as lobby ambassadors, supporting patients and visitors, and providing clinical support throughout the hospital. To be considered, you must:
- Be 16 years old or older
- Provide the days and times you are available and can commit to showing up when scheduled
- Commit to 1 four-hour shift per week
- Meet all employee health requirements, including the COVID-19 vaccine (please note that employee health must clear you before you begin)
- Purchase a volunteer shirt for $10
We will review your application and invite those who qualify to conduct group interviews.
Please complete the High School Volunteer Application Form to apply.
College volunteers
College volunteers are asked to commit to at least one shift per week and at least 12 months of service. Please complete the College Volunteer Application Form to apply for fall volunteer opportunities. Our applications have closed for the summer of 2024.
Adult volunteers
Adult volunteers are asked to commit to at least one shift per week and at least 12 months of service. Please submit an application online or contact us at 617.636.1377 Monday through Friday for more information.
