The VolunTEEN Program allows teenagers to gain practical experience in a hospital setting while developing good work habits. It's designed for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors between the ages of 14-18.
VolunTEEN Program | UNC REX Healthcare | Raleigh, NC
Teens may be assigned to various areas within the hospital, including:
Patient care units
Day care
Recovery room
Office support
Gift shop
And more
Specific duties may involve:
Interacting with patients
Rounding on patient rooms
Assisting with discharges
Restocking supplies
Delivering flowers and amenities
Performing data entry and filing
Greeting patients and visitors
Assisting nursing staff with errands
The program offers two main sessions:
Summer Program: Runs from June 23, 2025, to August 15, 2025.
Academic Year Program: Operates from September 15, 2025, to May 15, 2026.
Summer Program applications will be available online from February 3-5, 2025.
Academic Year Program applications will be open from June 30 to July 2, 2025.
Applications submitted after 5:00 pm on the closing date will not be considered.
While specific requirements are not detailed in the search results, the program likely involves:
Completing an application
Participating in an interview
Attending a training course
Volunteering at UNC Rex offers several benefits, including:
Exploring potential careers in the medical field
Gaining practical experience
Developing good work habits
Contributing to the community
Teens whose parents work at UNC Health Rex will be assigned to separate areas to avoid placing parents in a supervisory role.
The program is part of a long-standing community tradition of volunteering at UNC Rex Hospital, which dates back to the 1920s.
For more information or to apply, interested students can contact the Volunteer Services department:
Email: volsvcs1@unchealth.unc.edu
Phone: 919-784-3165