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Summer Junior Program

The application process for Summer Junior Volunteers has closed as of May 1, 2009. If you missed the date, please try again in March 2010. Thank you for choosing the University of Connecticut Health Center.

General Information – Summer 2009

Thank you for your interest in the University of Connecticut Health Center Student Volunteer Summer Program.

This program is designed to provide brief experiences for students who have a specific interest in health careers while providing useful service to Health Center patients and staff.

We believe that volunteers deserve to be well trained and well placed so that their interests and abilities are challenged and encouraged. In return, the volunteers are expected to take their responsibility to the Health Center seriously. 

Eligibility

The program is open to high school students who are at least 14 years of age by July 1, 2009. Placement will be made without regard to race, sex, religion, or national origin. Openings, however, are limited, so we encourage you to complete the application process quickly. Your application must be received in our office no later than May 1, 2009 in order for you to be considered for the program. No interviews will be held after May 30, 2009. Remember, you must be interested in a career in the health field to apply.

Time

The Summer Junior Program will begin with orientation on June 22, 2009 and will continue through August. Each volunteer is expected to make a commitment of a minimum of 75 hours prior to August 31, 2009 and to volunteer during the entire summer with two weeks off for vacation. We will attempt to place volunteers in their choice of assignments on the days they prefer.

Training

  • General Orientation for All Volunteers: Monday, June 22, 2009 in the Low Learning Center from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Food is available for purchase in the Food Court.

Application and Interviews

In order to become a volunteer, it is necessary to submit the following forms to the Volunteer Office no later than May 1, 2009:

Mail to:
Department of Volunteer Services
University of Connecticut Health Center
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030-2825

Contact Ms. Connie Aloise, coordinator, at 860-679-2381 after May 1, 2009 to schedule an interview. Interviews will be held during the month of May.

If a volunteer has already been a Health Center volunteer and wants to volunteer again, he or she must telephone the volunteer office at 860-679-3281 no later than May 1, 2009 advising volunteer personal of the date of his or her health screening appointment. At that time, the returning volunteer’s application will be processed for placement. No interview is necessary.

Health Screening

Health Center infection control policies require that all volunteers be in good general health and screened for immunity to certain diseases. Review the Instructional Form for Volunteer Health Screening (PDF) for the required health screening and complete the Volunteer Screening Documentation Form (PDF).

NOTE: The volunteer’s physician must complete the Volunteer Screening Documentation Form. The volunteer must take this form to an appointment with Occupational/Environmental Medicine (Employee Health). If the volunteer requires any testing or immunization(s), they will be provided to him or her free of charge. Please refer to the Check List for Student Volunteer Service (PDF) and the above forms for specific details.

References

The school reference form that is attached to the application should be given to a teacher or guidance counselor who knows the volunteer well. Please mail the completed School Reference Form with your application. Returning volunteers will ordinarily not be asked to supply a reference, but must complete all other portions of the application.

Former Volunteers

Former volunteers must complete the entire application except for the reference letter and the personal interview. They must attend the General Orientation on Monday, June 22, 2009. We will make every attempt to give their applications priority over the application of a new volunteer if applications are received by May 1, 2009.

Notification of Placement

Assignments, specific training times, and workdays for the whole summer will be scheduled in June. You will receive your assignments and schedule at the volunteer orientation. The earlier you apply, the greater your chances to be placed. We will work on a first come, first served basis.

Attire

A neat appearance is important to us! Junior volunteers who work in patient care or public contact areas have to wear jersey shirts and white/khaki pants or skirts. Mini skirts, jeans, shorts, and torn clothes of any kind are not acceptable. No sandals, high heels, or flip flops may be worn. Clean sneakers are preferred. Identification badges, issued by the Department of Public Safety, must be worn at all times. Volunteers not in appropriate attire will be sent home.

Meals

The student may purchase meals/snacks in the Food Court. Those who volunteer more than four hours a day will be eligible for a $4.00 meal pass.

  
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