Current opportunities:
Deadline: February 4
Requirements: Grades 11-12, age 16 or older by June 29, with at least a 2.7 GPA. US work authorization is required
Description: Get paid to conduct biomedical research in a lab with Harvard Medical researchers and students. Prepare for future careers in medicine or lab research. Before you apply, read through the website, flyer, and application checklist carefully and make sure you speak with your science teacher early to get the required recommendation letter.
Commitment/Pay: Full time Monday through Friday for 8 weeks in the summer. Earn a stipend.
Application: https://occe.hms.harvard.edu/paths-opportunity/project-success
Deadline: March 15
Requirements: Grades 9-12. You do NOT need US work authorization.
(The Forensics and Lab programs require students to be 16 or older)
Description: Interested in medicine, biomedical research, forensic science, dentistry or biomedical engineering? Your path to a career in the sciences could begin at Harvard Medical School! Explore your passions and have a transformative experience at Harvard Medical School MEDscience Summer Programs - immersive, innovative, inspiring programs for high school students!
Apply for one of the following programs:
Commitment/Cost:
One week long. Various date options during the summer
Usually costs money, but financial aid is available for BPS students to make it free or affordable. Make sure you check the box in the application to request financial aid and complete the financial aid section.
Read more and apply: https://www.hmsmedscience.org/summer-program-overview
Use the links below to learn more about volunteer opportunities at local hospitals:
Spaulding Hospital: https://spauldingrehab.org/about/volunteer
Adaptive Sports program at Spaulding: https://spauldingrehab.org/assets/spaulding/pdfs/about/adaptive-sports-centers-new-volunteer-application-process.pdf
Beth Israel: www.bidmc.org/about-bidmc/helping-our-community/volunteer-services
Deadline: Ongoing
Requirements: CORI and COVID vaccination
Description: Volunteer with the Spaulding Adaptive Sports center! Spaulding Adaptive Sports Centers (SASC) are open to all individuals in the community who are living with disabilities. Children and adults participate in a variety of sports and recreation events alongside adaptive sports professionals and Spaulding therapists. This provides the perfect environment to try new sports or get back to one you have always enjoyed. Check out their activities here: https://sasc.spauldingrehab.org
Volunteers assist with sports activities and gain experience related to the healthcare sector.
Read more and apply: https://spauldingrehab.org/assets/spaulding/pdfs/about/adaptive-sports-centers-new-volunteer-application-process.pdf
Deadline: Ongoing
Requirements: Age 15 or older, must be able to get references and complete a background check. You do NOT need US work authorization or a social security number.
Description: BIDMC volunteers are essential members of our community. We are grateful for the contributions they make to BIDMC's mission, providing extraordinary care where the patient comes first. We presently have a diverse, trained group of more than 250 individuals who selflessly commit thousands of hours each year to support BIDMC staff, patients and families. Please note that we are currently very limited in volunteer opportunities and applying does not guarantee a position.
Commitment/Pay: 4 hours once per week for 6-12 months. Since this is a volunteer position, you will NOT get paid.
Application: https://www.bidmc.org/about-bidmc/helping-our-community/volunteer-services