VolunTeens at Piedmont Rockdale

Overview

A VolunTeen is a high school student who willingly offers their time, energy and services to Piedmont Rockdale without receiving pay or expecting a material reward. This is an educational experience in a hospital setting, offering an opportunity to see healthcare professionals in action.

Eligibility

• New VolunTeens should be at least 15 years old by orientation day.
• Be able to volunteer for 32 hours. This is achieved by working one (1), four (4)-hour shift each week for eight (8) weeks. You will be allowed to make up missing hours due to family vacations, driver’s education, sports and school events, church activities, etc.
• Have at least a “B” average in all studies.
• Provide a copy of your unofficial high school transcript, showing your cumulative weighted GPA.
• Return a completed application.
• Ensure two (2) letters of recommendation are submitted on your behalf by nonrelatives.

Recommendation form

 

Accepted applicants will be required to:

• Attend the orientation session.
• Attend their first week of the program.
• Select the day and timeslot which works best for their schedule, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Each volunteer shift is four (4) hours long.
• Report promptly to their service area on the assigned day and time. If you are unable to work as scheduled, please notify the program director by email at Darlena.Pegues-Blair@piedmont.org.

An interview with VolunTeen committee members is required. A parent/guardian must attend the interview with the student. Interviews will take place on Saturday, April 18.

Lunch will be provided before or after the volunteer shift and at Lunch & Learns.

 

How to apply

In addition to this application, email the documents listed below as individual files to Darlena.Pegues-Blair@piedmont.org. Please use the following format for the subject: VolunTeen Application – Last Name, First Name

• Copy of recent unofficial school transcript, showing your cumulative weighted GPA
• File Name: VolunTeen-Last Name, First Name-Transcript
• Proof of clear TB test *can be completed after acceptance to the program*
  • File Name: VolunTeen-Last Name, First Name-TB Test Result
• Completed vaccination record
• File Name: VolunTeen-Last Name, First Name-Vaccination Record
• Headshot, from the shoulders up, in front of a plain, neutral wall for badge photo
• File Name: VolunTeen-Last Name, First Name-Headshot

Additionally, two (2) Recommendation Forms should be submitted on your behalf by non-relatives.

 

Important dates

• Application Deadline – Friday, April 10 (Spring Break)
• Interview (student and a parent/guardian must attend the chosen time) – Saturday, April 18
• Orientation – Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m.
• Summer program begins – Week of June 1
• Summer program ends – Friday, July 24
• Lunch & Learns – optional to attend – Every Wednesday, 12 p.m. in the Private Dining Room, located in the cafeteria
• June 3 – Basics of Nursing
• June 10 – Cardiac/Cath Lab
• June 17 – Respiratory Therapy & Rehab Therapy
• June 24 – Wound Care
• July 1 – Lab
• July 8 – Surgery/OR
• July 15 – Imaging
• July 22 – Resume Writing & certificate presentation

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