The following are the criteria for participation:

- Minimum age - 15 years
- Have not completed senior year of high school
- Available to serve a minimum of four hour shift - one day per week
- Committed to completing minimum of 40 service hours

Junior volunteers are offered an opportunity to serve in one of the following areas:

Direct Patient Contact:

 - Nursing floor - Assist nursing personnel in meeting the
   non-technical needs of the patient.
 - Transportation - Assist with transporting of patients
   and miscellaneous items within the hospital.

Indirect Patient Contact:

 - Gift Shop Clerk - Assist with retail operation of hospital
   gift shop.
 - Gift Cart Clerk - Assist staff, patients and customers with
   selection and purchase of snack and personal care items.
 - Central Service - Assist with preparation, processing and
   delivery of patient care items and equipment.

The following process is followed before beginning service as a participant of the Junior Volunteer Program:

1)     Complete and return application packet to Volunteer Office.
2)     A Volunteer Services representative will contact you to set up an          interview.   
3)    Attend New Volunteer Orientation.
4)    Complete first step of a two-step tuberculosis screening prior with
        the hospital's Employee Health Office prior to start date.

For more information, contact the Volunteer Office at (314) 577-8030.