BioBuilder Apprenticeship

Deadline: Application is open until the program is filled

Requirements: Students age 16 or older, who are committed to pursuing college and/or a career in the life sciences. US work authorization is NOT required.

Description: BioBuilder's High School Apprenticeship program is a hands-on, 8 week lab training class that prepares students to apply for future internshops in biotech labs.

Commitment/Pay: Thursdays online: 4-6 PM, and Saturdays in the lab: 9AM-2PM at theBioBuilder Learning Lab 250 Western Ave, Allston, MA 02135. Lunch is provided on Saturdays. Students will earn a $500 stipend if they complete the program.

Read more and apply: https://biobuilderlearning.org/program/high-school-apprenticeship-challenge/ 

Hospital Volunteer Programs

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 

• MGH: www.massgeneral.org/volunteer 

• Beth Israel: www.bidmc.org/about-bidmc/helping-our-community/volunteer-services 

Spaulding Hospital Adaptive Sports Volunteering

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://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/content/dam/unified-xwalk/documents/en/about-us/spaulding/adaptive-sports-centers-new-volunteer-application-process.pdf 

Beth Israel Deaconness - Volunteering

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