High School Summer Volunteer Program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

Participants will be serving patients, families, and staff throughout the hospital, contributing daily to the hospital's mission to create hope and build healthier futures. Volunteering opportunities include administrative support, greeting patients upon entry to the hospital, escorting patients to their hospital appointments, and gifting developmentally appropriate items to patients.

Completed their freshman year of high school and must be between 15-17 years of age by June 15, 2025. Applicants must be eligible to commit to serving 15 hours per week in four different solid blocks of time and complete a minimum of 105 service hours in the period from June 19, 2025 to August 4, 2025. Volunteer opportunities do not include job shadowing or internship experiences, and do not involve contact with inpatients except for very limited interactions. Applicants must participate in a personal virtual interview with CHLA Volunteer Resources team members accompanied by a parent or guardian, and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for a health screening and submission of full immunization records, two negative TB tests from within the past year, and drug and alcohol screening clearance. Applicants must also provide proof of full Covid vaccination (including Covid Boosters) and attend a mandatory orientation in June, prior to starting volunteer service. The application process consists of completing an application form, providing basic demographic information and essay responses, and submitting two teacher/counselor/coach/mentor recommendations.