2012 Summer Student Volunteer Program

View the following PowerPoint presentation for Program Overview 

2012 Summer Student Volunteer Program Overview Presentation

 Within the structure of a short, three-week volunteer session, students do worthwhile work that truly makes a difference in the overall care of people from the local area and do so in a variety of roles and capacities. 

What are the Benefits of Being a Summer Student Volunteer?

• Making a difference doing worthwhile work and experiencing personal satisfaction and fulfillment
• Gain work experience and build your résumé
• $3.50 Café / cafeteria meal discount every day
• Letters of recommendation / reference
• Documentation of community service hours
• Developing new interests and exploring career opportunities
• Meeting others and making lasting friends
• Free parking

 What are the Requirements?

• 14 years of age or older and completed the 8^th grade by the start of the summer program
• Minimum 82% ("B") GPA/grade level with supporting documentation from your school counselor/Registrar
• Application, including a brief essay explaining why you would like to volunteer with RGHS
• Signed Parental / Guardian Consent Agreement & Contract (for those under 18 years of age)
• Two School Employee References (Guidance Counselor, Teachers, Coaches, etc.)
• Health screening, including immunization records

 When Do Summer Student Volunteers Work?

Three, 3-week Summer Student Volunteer Sessions will be offered:

• Session #1:   June 25th - July 13th   (Application deadline of May 4th)
• Session #2:   July 16th - August 3rd  (Application deadline of June 1st)
• Session #3:   August 6th - August 24th  (Application deadline of July 2nd)

Students volunteer Monday-Friday for three weeks from 8:00 am - Noon, Noon - 4:00 pm, or another 3-4 hour shift (since some hours may vary by department) for a total of sixty (60) volunteer hours. Students may apply for more than one volunteer session. 

What Services Do Summer Student Volunteers Peform?

• General assistance on Patient Units
• Greeting and Escorting Roles
• Visiting with Patients
• Patient Discharge and Transport
• Food Services and Menu Delivery
• Clerical and Office Assistant Roles / Tasks
• Lab Clerical Positions
• And Much More!

Application and On-Boarding Process 

Step 1: Apply for the Summer Student Volunteer Program

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 

Part 1: High School Student Online Portion

Part 2: High School Student (Print, Complete & Return)

COLLEGE STUDENTS

Part 1: College Student Online Portion

Part 2: College Student (Print, Complete & Return)

Step 2: Interview

An interview is scheduled with you once your application is complete (including all items described above) and submitted to the Volunteer Office. (Note: An interview does not guarantee placement in the volunteer program.)

Step 3: Health Review and Screening

If you are accepted into the Summer Student Volunteer Program, you will be required to have a Health Review and Screening that includes documentation of immunization records and two (2) tuberculosis skin tests.

Step 4: Criminal Background & Reference Check

All employees, staff and volunteers at Rochester General Health System,16 years of age and older, are required to have a criminal background and reference check.

Step 5: Mandatory, General Orientation and Training Session

The week before the Monday start-date of your scheduled summer session, you will be required to attend a mandatory, general orientation and training session to prepare you for your time as a volunteer at Rochester General Health System.

Step 6: Picture for ID Badge and Deposit Volunteer Uniform

At your general orientation and training session, the Thursday before the Monday start-date of your scheduled summer session, you will have your photo taken for your ID badge and will receive your volunteer uniform.

Application Deadlines 

• Session #1: June 25th - July 13th -  Deadline is May 4th
• Session #2: July 16th - August 3th - Deadline is June 1st
• Session #3: August 6th - August 24th - Deadline is July 2nd

Mandatory General Orientation Sessions 

Attendance for the entire General Orientation and Training session is required.

• Session #1: Friday, June 22nd, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
• Session #2: Thursday, July 12th, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
• Session #3: Thursday, August 2nd, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

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