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STUDENT PROGRAMS

• College Student Volunteers
• High School Student Volunteers

We are very fortunate to have a civically-engaged local student popluation who seeks to volunteer at Enloe Medical Center. Both the College Program and the Junior Volunteer Program seek to meet the needs of aspiring future healthcare professionals. These programs help to prepare both college and high school students for futures careers by providing them with experience in the hospital environment.

Due to the scope and nature of these programs, the volunteer opportunities for students fill very quickly. Please refer to the Program Schedules on your right for upcoming dates and deadlines. 

THE COLLEGE PROGRAM

The College Volunteer Program at Enloe Medical Center gives local college students the opportunity to gain experience in a hospital environment while serving the community in which they live. College Program volunteers are placed in a Nursing Unit Support service area within the hospital. Nursing Unit Support placements are available exclusively to College Program participants on the following units:

• Mother Baby Care Center
• Definitive Care Unit
• Emergency Department

Commitment

Students attend orientation and then train with nursing staff on their assigned unit at the start of the semester. After training students are required to complete 60 volunteer hours during the semester. To fulfill this requirement, students are assigned a weekly four-hour shift over a 15-week time period.

Benefits

In addition to experience, college students who volunteer more than one consecutive semester are eligible for the College Volunteer Scholarship.

Application & Intake

We are currently accepting applications for the Fall 2013 semester.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, however they are only processed at specific times of the year to coincide with the local university schedule. Applications for the college student program are available by downloading a PDF Version. You may also request an application by emailing volunteers@enloe.org or calling the Volunteer Services Office at (530) 332-4575. 

Students with complete application packets submitted by June 28, 2013 will be included in the Fall 2013 College Program intake. Consideration for placement is given first to currently enrolled student volunteers, then to those waitlisted from the previous semester's intake, and then to new applicants. Application packets must be complete in order to be eligible for consideration.

Completed applications include:

• Signed application
• Two letters of recommendation
• Copy of unofficial transcripts
• Current Tuberculin Skin Test (PPD skin test) results
• Resume (optional)

The number of students accepted into the College Program each semester varies with the number of shifts and placements available.

 

CLINICAL OBSERVATION HOURS FOR PT, OT, ST

Students seeking clinical observation hours in Physical, Occupational or Speech Therapy are welcome to participate in an observation only program at Enloe Rehabilitation Center. Any student who needs inpatient or outpatient hours in order to apply to a Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Therapy academic program is encouraged to contact Brenda Logan, Rehab Therapy Manager.

Brenda Logan
340 W. East Avenue
Chico, CA 95926
brenda.logan@enloe.org
(530) 332-6157

 

THE JUNIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

The Junior Volunteer Program at Enloe Medical Center gives high school students the opportunity to work in a healthcare environment.  This program is designed to be both an educational and enriching experience for local students. Benefits to this program include leadership opportunities, skill training, letters of recommendation, leadership experience, Presidential Service Awards and more.

Commitment

Students attend orientation in June and then train over the summer. Applicants must be available at least 6 weeks out of the summer to fulfill their training requirements. During the school year, Junior Volunteers are scheduled for a 2-hour weekly shift. Additionally, there are three mandatory meetings to attend. Junior Volunteers are required to commit to a total of 100 service hours. 

Benefits

In addition to helping their community, Junior Volunteers receive skills that are transferable to other job environments. For their 100 hours of yearly service, Junior Volunteers receive the Presidential Service Award. Graduating seniors are eligible to apply for the $1000 Junior Volunteer Scholarship award.

Application & Intake

• Click here to download your application. Applications for the 2013-2014 Junior Volunteer Program are due-March 28, 2013.

Applications for the Junior Volunteer program are only available once a year. The application period begins in February for the following service year which starts in June

High school students between the ages of 15 and 18 may apply to the Junior Volunteer Program.  The Junior Volunteer program requires a 100-hour / full year commitment, from June to June. The number of students accepted into the program will vary each year based on available shifts and placements.

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