Information
For more information or to apply for a High School Student Volunteer role
Call:305-243-4032 Email:IHSVolunteer@miami.edu
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As a University of Miami Health System summer high school volunteer, you can make a meaningful difference in someone’s life — just by being there. Whether you want to give back to your community, meet new people, learn new skills, or see what it is like to work in health care, volunteering is a rewarding experience.
The summer program begins 6/16/2025 and ends 8/1/205.
You may be responsible for:
- Assisting patients getting on and off the elevator
- Assisting patients in the main lobby with their transportation needs
- Guiding patients to the correct departments
- Providing exceptional customer service to patients, visitors, and staff members
- Patrolling hallways and lobbies throughout the hospital and assisting patients
- Socializing with the patients
- Providing general support by getting water, snacks, and blankets to those in need
- Providing administrative support to staff
- Restocking supplies, as needed
The ideal student for this role has excellent interpersonal skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills. They should demonstrate compassion for patient needs and be detail-oriented, adaptable, and flexible. They should be able to follow directions and work independently.
APPLICATION/PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
- Applications available, Thursday, 2/1/2025
- Applications will be accepted 2/1/2025 - 4/1/2025
https://umiami.vsyslive.com/pages/app/HSVOLAPP - Application submission deadline is end of day 4/1/2025
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed - Students must be 16 years of age or older when to participate
- Volunteer hours:
- Minimum 5-week commitment, 4-6 hours per day, maximum 20 hours per week depending on availability at time of interview
- Attend virtual UHealth Care Orientation:
- Wednesday, 5/7/2025, 3:00pm-4:00pm
- To attend UHealth Care Orientation:
- All required documentation must be received, and compliance requirements must be met. This includes interview, background check/drug screening, health documentation, ID, parental consent forms, confidentiality agreements and computer-based learning/training.
PLACEMENT LOCATIONS:
- Aventura
- Coral Springs
- Deerfield
- Downtown Medical Campus
- Ft. Lauderdale
- Kendall
- Lennar
- Plantation
GET STARTED
Any Questions?
Call Integrative Health Services at 305-243-4032 or email IHSVolunteer@miami.edu