Teen Volunteers

Are you a teen who's compassionate, understanding, dependable, courteous and fun to be around?

If you answered yes, you'd make a great volunteer!

Make new friends, experience new things!

Through volunteering, you can gain:

Experience dealing with people
New skills
New friends
Work experience
Eligibility for HealthEast Teen Volunteer Scholarships
Job references
Personal development and satisfaction
Recognition events and awards

HealthEast has opportunities available across our care system, throughout the year.

We ask teens to commit to one of more of the following sessions:

Winter/Spring: Mid January to mid June
Summer: Mid June to late August
Fall/Winter: September to mid January

Get ready to volunteer

Teen volunteers must be between the ages of 13 and 18 and meet these requirements:

Complete an application and a health form (must include a parent signature)
Visit the volunteer office for an interview with a staff member
Commit to volunteer one day a week for:
- 4 hours or more during the summer
- 2 ½ hours or more during the school year
A minimum of 44 hours is expected
Attend an orientation session and complete a Mantoux screening before being placed
Some locations require a volunteer polo shirt as part of the volunteer uniform
Complete a session with a minimum of absences

How and when do I start?

When we receive your application, we will place it in our "applicant waiting" file. You will hear from us before the beginning of a new session. At that time, you will be invited to come for an interview.

Immediate openings do become available throughout the year for a variety of positions. Waiting applicants will be contacted as these needs occur. Please note that inexperienced first-time volunteers are generally not considered for weekends.