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Summer Student Ambassador Program

Each summer, the Volunteer Services Office at Pennsylvania Hospital offers the Student Ambassador Program for all students (ages 14 to 17). Teens who participate in this summer program receive a behind-the-scenes look at health care careers. The program targets high school students who may be interested in pursuing a career in health care, but all students are invited to apply.

2007 Program Dates: June 25th through August 31th
Completed Application Deadline: May 18, 2007
Application Packets - Application packets can be obtained at the Volunteer Services Office, North Gatehouse, after March 1, 2007 from Tuesday through Thursday between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm. If you are unable to visit the office, the application can be mailed to you. Please call and request a Student Ambassador Summer Application. Leave your name, address, and telephone number. For any additional information, please contact the Volunteer Services Office at 215-829-5187. After receipt of the completed application, students will be contacted in May/June and required to attend a processing/placement session.
Processing/Placement Session - The sessions will be held at 5 pm on Tuesday, May 22 and Thursday, May 24, 2007 in the Zubrow Auditorium, located on the first floor of the Preston Building. Students will receive additional communication regarding these sessions. It is mandatory that students attend one of these sessions.
Student Placement - Placement will be made according to the availability of sites in the student's area of interest, and once the interview and all appropriate paperwork are completed.
Time Requirements
Fifty (50) hours of service and a minimum of four weeks are required. Students can stay for the entire summer if they choose.
Students can volunteer no more than three days per week.
Additional service is permissible provided that the student receives clearance from the supervisor of the specific area of interest and the Director of Volunteer
Services.
this is the website:http://pennhealth.com/pahosp/volunteer/