I would like to volunteer in a hospital, at the age of 14?

Question

I live in Sterling VA, and since i would like to pursue a career in the medical field, i would like to go and volunteer in a hospital for a few weeks in the summer. I know that hospitals have this kind of program for teenagers, because i know kids who have done stuff like this. I was wondering if people had any suggestions to find hospitals that will let me, and if you have had any experiences with these kind of programs could you please tell me about them. Please keep close to home, i'm not willing to drive for more than 30 minutes to get there.

Answer 1

My mom worked at the hospital and I think most hospitals do something like this. Being a candy striper. You basically go around and get people little things they need or talk to them. There are also some other volunteer positions or programs they do in the summer.

I couldn't do it unfortunately, because they test you for TB (Tuberculosis) and they were confused about whether I had it or not. Didn't have it, but the program had already started so I couldn't do it!

Answer 2

You know who could answer this question the best? YOU. Sit down with the phone book and find all of the hospitals in your geographic area. Then call each one. Tell them you are 14 and would like to volunteer. They will provide you with all of the information you need.

Answer 3

me and my cousen are both 13 and we made cookies for the old folks home and gave it to the old peoplez in the hall for skool community sevice for extra credit!

Answer 4

good luck!!! bro