Teens play a major role in the volunteer program at UW Medical Center. High School and Middle School students, 14 and older, come from all over the greater Seattle area to participate in our volunteer program. Teens give of their time all year long, volunteering after school, on weekends, and/or during the summer months.
What can teens do to help at UW Medical Center?
Teens volunteer as escorts, transporting patients, specimens, and paperwork throughout the medical center.
What are the benefits of volunteering?
The benefits of volunteering are many:
- Gain experience in a university hospital setting
- Work with healthcare professionals
- Assist in providing services to patients
- Gain experience working as part of a team
- Develop leadership skills
- Complete community service requirements
- Use volunteer experience on college and scholarship applications and when seeking future employment.
- Volunteer hours that do not conflict with your school schedule (after school, on weekends, or during the summer).
- Accessible by many bus routes.
How much time do I have to commit?
Teens must work at least four hours per week for at least three months during the school year or during summer vacation.
Where can I help?
Most teen volunteers work at University of Washington Medical Center located at 1959 N. E. Pacific St. in Seattle. A few teens also work at UW Medical Center at Roosevelt, located at 4245 Roosevelt Way N. E. in Seattle.
How do I get more information?
You may contact Volunteer Services at 206-598-4218 to sign up for an information meeting or to speak with one of our staff.