Summer Only Program
Applications accepted March 1 - April 31
High school students will be offered a variety of volunteer assignments to gain valuable insight into the hospital environment, while providing an important service to the Medical Center. Student interests and availability are taken into consideration when determining assignments.
Benefits:
- Making a difference in the lives of patients and families
- Parking at no charge when volunteering
- Complimentary meal when volunteering
- Gift Shop discount on OSU logo items
- Being a part of The Ohio State University Medical Center
Opportunities:
Volunteers serve in three main ways: assisting staff in patient care areas; providing information and service to families; and working in clerical or office capacities.
Commitment:
We request a minimum 25 hour commitment. Most volunteers commit to a three-or four-hour shift per week. Day, evening and weekend shifts are available. In addition, there may also be project opportunities depending on your unique skills and interests.
What is required?
- Application
- Teacher/guidance counselor reference
- TB (tuberculosis) skin test permission form, signed by an adult/guardian (if under 18 years of age)*
- Interview
- Orientation
- Position-specific training
- Criminal background check (if you receive an assignment)
- State ID or Driver's License and Social Security Card are required for a criminal background check to be performed (Student Visa is accepted for international students)
- Purchase a high school volunteer uniform available in the gift shop for $16
*A tuberculosis skin test is needed if a volunteer works in a patient area more than 12 hours a month and/or is in a Women & Infants patient area.
*An immunization record will be needed for any volunteer placed in a Women and Infants area.
Application
Please fill out the application in its entirety and return to the volunteer office of your choice. Address and contact information are located on the top of the application. You will receive a confirmation e-mail when your application is processed.
Application PDF
Whom do I contact?
For more information, please directly contact the hospital where you would like to volunteer:
University Hospital East
(614) 257-3155 (ph)
(614) 257-2015 (fax)
1492 E. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43205
Margaret.High-Thomas@osumc.edu
Ross Heart Hospital
(614) 293-7870 (ph)
(614) 293-9182 (fax)
452 W. 10th Ave.
Room H1245
Columbus, OH 43210
Kim.Nolan@osumc.edu
University Hospital
(614) 293-8653 (ph)
(614) 293-9182 (fax)
410 W. 10th Ave.
155 Doan Hall
Columbus, OH 43210
Sydni.Howard@osumc.edu
Visit jamesline.com for more information about volunteering at Ohio State's James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.
