UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco – Summer High School Volunteer (Summer Student Program)
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco's Summer Student Program is a volunteer opportunity where Bay Area high-school students (ages 16-18) support patients, families, and staff in a pediatric hospital setting while gaining job skills and exposure to healthcare careers. Volunteers commit to one three-hour shift per week for eight consecutive weeks, with mandatory orientations in June.
Prospective volunteers must attend a mandatory volunteer information session before completing the application process.
How to Apply
- Attend a mandatory volunteer information session
- Complete the application process
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