Summer Volunteer Program

Summer High School Volunteers will be directly supervised by the Volunteer Services team. This volunteer program aims to provide high school students with the opportunity to donate their time and talents to Children’s National Hospital while they gain valuable educational and work experiences from hospital professionals.

Responsibilities and Activities

Students who participate in our Summer High School Volunteer Program can look forward to the following: 

• Guest Speakers and Workshops – Education and exposure to the hospital environment and an array of associated professional opportunities (led by Children’s National physicians, healthcare professionals and more) 
• Hospitality Volunteer Duties – Volunteer onsite at the hospital in various roles, including greeting patients and visitors and assisting with wayfinding, rounding with the Hospitality Cart, providing  support to various departments, and more
• Group Projects – Students will work together throughout the program on a culminating group project that benefits Children’s National and our patients
• Post-High School Graduation Workshop – Preparation for life after high school (i.e.: college, military, trade school, workforce, etc.)
• Team Building and Social Activities

Requirements and Commitment

Summer High School Volunteers must be 15 years of age or older by the start of the program, and must be a current high school student who is returning to high school in the fall (i.e.: not currently in 8th grade and not currently a senior).

Summer High School Volunteers will engage in a 6-week volunteer session at our main hospital for a total of 75 service hours (10am-4pm, Mon-Fri only). 

The 2025 program session dates are: June 23 - August 1

Application Preparation

To assist in your preparation for the 2025 Summer High School Volunteer Application, please prepare your responses for the following questions:

• Tell us why you are interested in the 2025 Summer High School Volunteer Program
• Describe any previous leadership and/or volunteer experience you may have
• Provide us with additional information about any special skills you may have that you will bring to your role as a volunteer
• Share with us what part of the Summer High School Program is most exciting to you
• Be prepared to provide the name and email address of one professional reference