Junior Volunteer Program

The UNC Health Nash Foundation’s Junior Volunteer Program is designed to teach compassion for others, the value of service, and connection, and the importance of a strong work ethic. These goals are obtained through meaningful experiences gained while serving in diverse departments and areas of operations at UNC Health Nash.

We are delighted that you are interested in applying for the Junior Volunteer Program. The Junior Volunteer Program is an 8-week program that runs from June – August every year. Due to the intensive nature of our training process, we are unable to offer short-term volunteering. There are a limited number of spaces in the Junior Volunteer Program so not everyone who applies will be selected.

Requirements for the Junior Program

• Must be high school students ages 14-18 who have completed their freshman year and remain 18 through the program.
• Must be able to commit to volunteering the 60 minimum required hours of the program.
• Must be available to volunteer one full day a week for the duration of the program (8 weeks). Monday-Friday from 9:00 am - 4:00pm (Full day may be broken into two ½ day shifts, 9am -12:00pm/12pm - 4pm)
• Must comply with the dress code which includes a volunteer shirt (supplied) and khaki pants.
• Must keep cell phones on silent and refrain from usage unless on break.

Volunteer Application

Online submission only. Students should plan to fill out the application with a parent/guardian since signature is required.

Applications must have reference forms completed electronically by 2 teachers in the current traditional school year. Forms will be sent by Faithe Preston. Family members, neighbors, and family friends are NOT appropriate references. These references may be contacted in the spring to determine your placement in the program.

After your application is received, you may be contacted for a personal interview. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applicants we are unable to interview all candidates.

Orientation/Training

Orientation and on-site training must be attended to complete on boarding process.

The deadline for submitting paperwork for the Junior Volunteer Program is in the spring annually (March). Once all applications are reviewed, we will notify by email chosen applicants for interviews.

2024 Important Dates: 

• The Junior Volunteer Program begins Monday, June 10^th to Friday, August 9^th.
• Application Deadline – Friday, February 2, 2024
• Junior Volunteer Interviews – February – March 2024
• Candidates will be selected and contacted by April 15^th.
• Two-day mandatory Orientation for all volunteers June 10^th – June 11^th, 9 am – 3 pm
• Junior Volunteers will be off the week of the fourth of July.
• Appreciation Luncheon Wednesday, August 7^th, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm