Summer High School Volunteer Program for 2026
Summer High School Volunteer Program for 2026
Important Notice
Thank you for your interest in the Summer High School Volunteer Program. The recruitment period is now closed for the 2026 program. To be added to the 2026 wait list and to receive information for the 2027 program, please complete this form:
About the Program
Information for the 2027 Summer High School Volunteer Program will be available on April 1, 2027.
The 2026 Summer High School Volunteer Program at Highland Hospital will run from Monday July 6th to Friday, August 28th.
The potential volunteer opportunities could include wayfinding (escorting patients/visitors to destination), Gift Shop Patients units (experience dependent) Imaging escort, and others. Please note, final student placement will be at the discretion of Highland Volunteer Manager.
To be considered for this program, students must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 14 years of age or older by July 1.
- Commit to volunteering three to four hours per week for 8 weeks. Must be available for at least 6 of the 8 weeks.
- Provide a copy of your work permit if you are under the age of 18. Work permits may be obtained from your high school.
- Have received two varicella vaccines (chicken pox vaccines) and two MMR vaccines (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)
- PPD (test for Tuberculosis) test within the last three months
- Attend one of the High School Volunteer information sessions at Highland Hospital (dates and registration link, above)
- You must be comfortable working independently and with a minimum amount of supervision.
- Comfortable wearing surgical face masks in all patient areas.
- Students must use one single consistent email for all paperwork.