Involvement Opportunities

Volunteer - Wilmington Historic Half. 10K & 5K

Event: Wilmington Historic Half, 10K & 5K

Date: Saturday, Dec. 5th

Time: Time slots are on website sign up page

Lots of opportunity to volunteer at the finish line handing out water bottles, bananas, finisher medals, etc as well as on course cheering and helping with direction. It's a fun morning!

Fire in the Pines Festival Volunteers

The annual Fire in the Pines Festival is on Saturday, October 10th, and they are seeking volunteers for the event. The positions range from arts and crafts table, to parking assistance, to greeter, and many more. There are various shifts available throughout the day. This is a great opportunity for High School students to earn community service hours.

UNCW Youth Summit Pitch Competition

The Youth Summit Pitch Competition is presented by UNCW in partnership with UNCW's Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE). The program offers an incredible opportunity for high school thinkers, dreamers, and innovators to explore their inner entrepreneurial spirit and positions UNCW as the entrepreneurship hub for the region.

The competition challenges students to work with like-minded thinkers to develop creative and innovative solutions to solve real-world problems. This competition is an opportunity for students to develop skills that will contribute to their future success. Win or lose, this unique experience will be a valuable part of any resume or college application.

The CIE Youth Pitch Summit Pitch Competition features some of the most ambitious high school students interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, and developing business ideas.

Register / More information: https://www.uncw.edu/seahawk-life/get-involved/community/teens-children/innovation-entrepreneurship-competition/

Health Careers Day on "The Hill"

Health Careers Day On “The Hill”

Website: https://nchcap.unc.edu/pre-college/health-careers-day-on-the-hill/

Friday, November 6, 2026 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Check-in begins at 8:00 AM

UNC Chapel Hill Campus

Registration Fee: $50 per participant

Registration Opens: September 14

Health Careers Day on “The Hill” provides students interested in health professions with an opportunity to visit the UNC Chapel Hill campus, engage with health professional programs, and gain firsthand exposure to careers in healthcare.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about health career pathways, connect with current students and professionals, and explore the resources available at UNC Chapel Hill.

Registration Options:

Individual registration will be available for students who would like to attend independently.

Bridges to Healthcare Explorers Program

Are you in high school and interested in health care careers? Join

Novant Health’s NHRMC Healthcare Explorer Program to get

hands-on experience and learn from healthcare professionals

across a wide array of specialties.

Our six-month program covers different service areas such as:

Emergency & Trauma Services
Surgical Services
Cardiology & Respiratory Care Services
Allied Health Services
Class of 2026-2027 Commencement Ceremony

Explorers Open House will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in the Rehab Gym.

See the included flyers for more information!

2026-2027 New Hanover Healthcare Explorer Program Flyer.pdf

2026-2027 New Hanover HCEP Program Schedule.pdf

Bridges 2026 Internship Flyer 82026.pdf

Internship - Bridges to Healthcare

Internship opportunity for students interested in healthcare fields.

Application Window: August 25 – September 4, 2026
Program Dates: October 19 – December 4, 2026
Eligibility: This opportunity is open to high school juniors and seniors only.
See Ms. Sokolinsky, Career Engagement Coordinator if you have any quesitons.

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