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Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Teen Volunteers at Iowa Lutheran Hospital

If you are entering eighth grade through eleventh grade (minimum age is 14) and would would like to learn about the healthcare field, build friendships, develop leadership skills and have fun while donating your time, the Volunteen Program at Iowa Lutheran Hospital is for you! Volunteens help one night a week from 4 to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. They visit with patients, assemble chart packets, design monthly calendars and much more! Volunteens are required to have this year's annual flu shot upon entry into the program.

Volunteen Responsibilities Include:

                    Visiting Patients

                    Delivering Flowers                            

                    Restocking Supplies

                    Labeling Surgery Charts    

                    Picking Up Mail & Delivery Cards    

                    Assembling Out-Patient Surgery Bags

Volunteen opportunities are limited and will depend on evenings that placements are available. Volunteens must be able to come during Spring semester and make a minimum six-month commitment. A health screening will be required before starting (provide immunization records, two TB skin tests and current year's flu vaccine - receive or documentation). No current placements are available for 2012 seniors.

Teen Volunteers at Iowa Methodist

If you are entering 8th grade through eleventh grade (minimum age is 14), are willing to give a minimum of six months of your time and would like to learn about the healthcare field, build friendships, develop leadership skills and have fun while donating your time, the Volunteen Program at Iowa Methodist Medical Center is for you!  Come join our team of student volunteers. Students are required to have this year's annual flu shot upon entry into the program.

Currently accepting applications for the following areas:

Piano - Share your talent by playing a grand piano to providing background music in the main lobby area. If you are interested in this position, please email Sheri Vining at viningss@ihs.org.

Please note, we do not have teen volunteer opportunities available at Blank Children's Hospital.