JHH High School Hospital Summer Helpers (HS2) Volunteer Application

High School Hospital Summer Helpers (HS2)

Let's get ready for summer: HS2 Volunteers (formerly Summer Junior Volunteer Program) are high school students interested in administrative and patient-centered care vocations. HS2 volunteers serve at the Johns Hopkins Hospital East Baltimore Campus. HS2 is a 6-7 week commitment to volunteer 2-3 days a week. Volunteers will hear talks from staff about various roles around the hospital and serve to help patients find their way and in a unique hospital volunteer projects.

The application period for HS2 Volunteers for the Summer 2025 Program will be Tuesday, February 18th through Tuesday, February 25th.

HS2 Applicant Requirements

Applications are open to students 15 to 18 years old. Students must be at least 15 years old by June 1, 2025. Only complete applications will be considered. To be complete, these applications must:

Complete the application form below by February 25th
Applications must have two references. One from a teacher from the current school year, and one from a non-parent adult.
Submit your HS2 Self-Introduction Project by March 1st, 2025. Details on how to submit will be found in your application confirmation email.

Applicants chosen for an interview will be notified by email and invited to select an interview session – dates below.

Important Program Dates:

February 18-25: HS2 Applications Accepted

March 1: Self Introduction Project Submission Deadline

March 10: Interview invites are sent by email

March 17-21: Interviews between 2:00 and 6:00 p.m

May 28 or 29 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM: mandatory volunteer/parent information session

June 20: Deadline for completed forms, training, and Occupational Health Clearance

June 20 or June 23: Participant Training Days – attend one

June 24: first day of HS2 volunteering

August 14: last day of HS2 volunteering

If selected, the Johns Hopkins Volunteer Policy requires all participants:

Before June 20:
- Complete volunteer training and forms
- Be Cleared By Occupational Health Services, which requires:
  - current MMR, varicella, TDAP and flu vaccines,
  - have a TSPOT test to screen for tuberculosis (provided free)
  - Volunteers must have documented at least 2 COVID vaccines
Serve a minimum of 100 hours volunteering:
- Hours done Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. unless otherwise approved
- one assigned full day weekly
- flexibility to sign up as desired for other shift and opportunities
- No more than 24 hours/3 days/6 shifts given in one week.
We make every effort to match student's interests to opportunities, but we cannot guarantee specific assignments.

If you have ever previously applied to volunteer or observe within the Johns Hopkins Health System, log in to your account and start your application for a new assignment from within your portal.

First time applicants fill out the form below to create a new account. ONE ACCOUNT PER PERSON.

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Department of Volunteer Services - High School Hospital Summer Helpers (HS2) 2025

Personal Information

* First Name

* Last Name

* Date of Birth

* Home Address

* City

* State

* Zip Code

* Phone (Mobile)

* Phone (Home)

* E-mail address

* Parent/Guardian's Name (if under 18yrs old)

* Parent/Guardian E-mail

* Parent/Guardian Phone

Emergency Contact (In addition to parent/guardian)

* Contact name

* Relationship

* Phone (Home)

Education

Are you currently in High School?

* Current Grade

* School Name

Are you under 18 but at least 15 years of age as of 6/1/2025?

References

* Teacher Name

* Teacher E-mail

* Adult Name

* Adult E-mail

Please answer the following questions:

Did you participate in the HS2 (formerly SJVP) in 2023 or 2024?

* Why do you want to volunteer at JHH?

Do you have any past experience volunteering?

* If yes, for what organization and position?

* Please provide us with some background information on the organization as well as your involvement there as a volunteer.

* What aspects of your work as a volunteer do you find to be the most satisfying, and why?

* Please tell us about your background and experience that you believe could be beneficial to The Johns Hopkins Hospital.

* Are you prepared to not only meet the requirements of the volunteer program, but also devote the amount of time that is necessary to do so in order to engage in the volunteer program?

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HS2 Self Introduction Project

Be creative and show us who you are. This can be in any format: Original writing, video, audio, or recording or artwork, photo collage, or whatever speaks to who you are. You can email it or a link to it to volunteerservices@jhmi.edu. If your file size is too large for email, please send us a link to it in Google Drive or a similar uploading platform. Submissions are due by March 1st, 2025, without this self introduction your application will be incomplete and will not be considered.

Final Steps

* I certify all information is true and has been given voluntarily. I understand that this information may be disclosed to any party with legal and proper interest. I release the agency from any liability whatsoever for supplying such information.

* I understand that I must be at least 15 years of age to volunteer at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and if I am under the age of 18 years of age and/or attending high school I will need parental consent.