Healthcare Volunteer Opportunities for Students Revised 6/12 Organization: University of Arizona Program: Med-Start Activities: Five week academic summer program for low income, minority and first generation college-bound students interested in health careers Participants prepare for college through classes and explore career opportunities Only 40-60 students accepted per year Apply on-line Dates: June – July 14, 2012 Application Deadline: March 2012 Cost: $2,100 includes registration fees, meals, residence hall, books and supplies Financial aid available Age Group: Grade 11 Organization Address: 550 E Van Buren St., Rm 3252, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phone: 602-827-2027 Email: omacomphx@email.arizona.edu Website: www.med-start.arizona.edu Organization: University of Arizona Program: Summer Institute on Medical Ignorance Activities and Needs: Seven week paid summer research program in which students work full-time in various medical laboratories and clinics at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, doing research on such subjects as cardiovascular disease, genetics, cancer, neuroscience and preventive medicine Attendance at seminars is mandatory Organization Address: Dept of Surgery, P.O Box 245200, 1501 N Campbell Ave., Rm 4406, Tucson, AZ 85724 Dates: June 11 – July 27, 2012 Application Deadline: March 23, 2012 Cost: Free Age Group: High School Students, Particularly Grade 11 Contact: Grace Wagner Phone: 520-626-6118 Fax: 590-626-0822 Email: msrp@u.arizona.edu Website: www.ignorance.medicine.arizona.edu Organization: Maricopa Community Colleges Program: The Hoop of Learning Medical Professions Internship Program Activities: this program is designed to build a high school to college bridge and foster educational resilience and career development among Native students Hoop will recruit Native American high school junior and seniors Students will take college credit health classes at a community college in the morning and participate in an internship at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center in the afternoon Students will participate in a paid internship program at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center Students will be involved in hospital activities and the actual care of patients in three areas: dental, surgery and mental health Organization Address: 40 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Website: www.ihs.gov Information on the Hoop experience at a college near you can be accessed at the following: Chandler Gilbert Community Center – Laura Matyas (480-732-7205) Estrella Mountain Community College – Lauren Shellenbarger (623935-8808) Gateway Community College – Carolyn O’Connor (602-286-8031 or Henry Begay (602-286-8176) Glendale Community College – Jose Mendoza (623-845-3079) Mesa Community College – Bo Colbert (480-461-7931) Paradise Valley Community College – Amber West Martin (602-7877172) Phoenix College – Rebecca Valenzuela (602-285-7618) Scottsdale Community College – Ana Cuddington (480-423-6502) South Mountain Community College – (Lynette Jim (602-243-8314) Organization: Mayo Clinic Program: Nurse Camp Activities: Weeklong program that combines opportunities for students to observe nurses in action, participate in hands-on simulated skills labs, attend interactive lectures, and enjoy fun, games and adventure Those selected to be participants will come away with a true understanding of what nursing is all about Organization Address: 5777 E Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85054 Dates: July – July 13, 2012 Application Deadline: May 14, 2012 Age Group: Completed freshman year by May 2012 Contact: Mayo Clinic Education Office Phone: 480-342-1143 Email: sdl.clinicaleducation@mayo.edu Website: www.mayoclinic.org/nursecamp-sct Organization: Alzheimer's Association-Desert Southwest Chapter Activities and Needs: Assist individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease and to advance research leading to a world without Alzheimer's Need Helpline volunteers, community education volunteers (attend community events and health fairs), help with mailings, clerical and office, data entry, pre-event, special events and committee work Organization Address: 1028 E McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006 Phone: 602-528-0545 FAX: 602-528-0546 Web: www.alz.org/dsw Contact: Ms Cindy Vargo Minimum age for volunteers: 16 Organization: American Cancer Society Activities and Needs : National community based organization dedicated to preventing cancer, saving lives, research, education, advocacy and service Organization Address: 4550 East Bell Road 126, Phoenix, AZ 85032 Phone: 602.224.0524 FAX: 602.381.3096 E-mail : lisa.carlborg2@cancer.org Web : www.cancer.org Contact : Mrs Lisa Carlborg Minimum age for volunteers : 16 or 12 w/adult Organization: American Red Cross-Grand Canyon Chapter Activities and Needs: Assist families who lost their homes to fires, help families communicate with relatives in the military, transporting the elderly, low-income or disabled as well as educational programs Need volunteers for all areas, including call centers Organization Address: 6135 N Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix 85015-6660 Phone: 602-347-6522 FAX: 602-336-5781 E-mail: volunteer@arizonaredcross.org Web: www.arizonaredcross.org Minimum age for volunteers: 16 and up Organization: Arizona Recreation Center for Handicapped Activities and Needs: Drop-in activities/classes for people with special needs Organization Address: 1550 W Colter, Phoenix, AZ 85015 Phone: 602-230-2226 FAX: 602-230-0308 Web: www.archaz.org Minimum age for volunteers: 15 and up Organization: Arrowhead Hospital Activities and Needs: Opportunities for working in virtually all areas of the hospital from delivering mail to patient care Organization Address: 18701 N 67th Ave., Glendale 85308-7101 Phone: 623-561-7232 FAX: 623-561-7273 E-mail: schilese@abrazohealth.com Web: www.arrowheadhospital.com Contact: Ms Sandy Chilese Minimum age for volunteers: 14 or in high school *Arrowhead Hospital asks for a month commitment Organization: Arthritis Foundation Activities and Needs: Public education, disease management programs, exercise (water & land based) programs, health fairs, special event fundraisers (golf tournaments, galas, etc.) Need volunteers, also, for in-office assistance and special events and aquatic & arthritis management instructors Organization Address: 1313 E Osborn, Ste 200, Phoenix 85014 Phone: 602-264-7679 FAX: 602-264-0563 E-mail: tnorley@arthritis.org Web: www.arthritis.org Contact: Ms Taren Norley Minimum age for volunteers: 16 Organization: Banner Thunderbird Medical Center Activities and Needs: Our volunteers provide comfort and caring, and assist our hospital staff in providing a positive experience for our patients We have opportunities for teens and adults in both clinical and non-clinical settings, with a commitment of at least six months of service and a minimum of four hours a week Organization Address: 5555 W Thunderbird Rd., Glendale, AZ 85306 Phone: (602) 865-5760 E-mail: kathy.lane@bannerhealth.com or barb.peten@bannerhealth.com Web: www.bannerhealth.com/Giving+Back/Become+a+Volunteer/_Volunteer.htm Contact: Kathy Lane or Barbara Peten Minimum age for volunteers: 14 Organization: Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS Activities and Needs: Provides the community with the knowledge, resources and collective strength necessary for individuals to live long and well with HIV Organization Address: 1144 E McDowell Rd., Ste 200, Phoenix, AZ 85006 Phone: 602-307-5330 x2219 E-mail: volunteer@swhiv.org Web: www.swhiv.org Contact: Harold Jeffers Minimum age for volunteers: 16 Organization: Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona Activities and Needs: Education, support, research & advocacy for people affected by seizure disorders Volunteers for all categories including summer camp/puppet shows Organization Address: 240 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix Phone: 602-406-3581 FAX: 602-406-6147 E-mail: efaz@chw.edu (request and application) Contact: Kate Burns Web: www.epilepsyfoundation.org/arizona Minimum age for volunteers: 16 Organization: Glendale Fire Department Activities and Needs: Assist community in various areas Classes/training included Cadets will not be involved in active firefighting EMT certification preferred Organization Address: 5800 W Glenn Drive, Suite 350, Glendale, AZ 85301 Phone: (623) 930-2297 E-mail: twayne@glendaleaz.com Web: www.ci.glendale.az.us/fire/ Contact: Tim Wayne Minimum age for volunteers: 18 Organization: Hospice of the Valley Activities and Needs: Opportunity to help with patient’s quality of life Program: Teens in Nursing (thru Gateway Community College) Organization Address: 1510 E Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014 Phone: 602-636-6336 Fax: 602-636-5375 Web: www.hov.org (follow the link to teen volunteer section) Minimum age for volunteers: 14 or in high school Organization: John C Lincoln Hospital - Deer Valley Activities and Needs: Need volunteers for Public info desk., gift shops, crisis companions, extended care center, children's community health services, adult day care center, thrift shop, clerical support, nursing units, patient hospitality and many more Organization Address: 19829 N 27th Ave., Phoenix AZ 85027 Phone: 623-879-5765 FAX: 623-879-5242 E-mail: dvviolu@jcl.com or volunteers@jcl.com Web: www.jcl.com (follow the tab to volunteer applications) Minimum age for volunteers: 14 Organization: March of Dimes, Arizona Chapter Activities and Needs: March of Dimes researchers, volunteers, educators, outreach workers and advocates work together to give all babies a fighting chance against pre-maturity, birth defects and low birth weight Volunteer needs range from serving on committees for major fundraisers to lending a helping hand with various office projects, such as mailings and database updates We work with your schedule Organization Address: 3550 N Central Avenue, Suite 610 Phoenix, AZ 85012 Phone: 602-266-9933 FAX: 602-266-9793 E-mail: az601@marchofdimes.com Web: www.marchofdimes.com Minimum age for volunteers: 14 Organization: Maricopa Integrated Health System Program: Junior Volunteer Deadline: May 1, 2011 Activities and Needs: Volunteers needed in guest relations, clinic, administration, and to distribute patient reading materials, assist in office & work with children/newborns, plus more You can work in 12 Family Health Centers, from Mesa to Avondale Organization Address: 2601 E Roosevelt, Phoenix AZ 85008 Phone: 602-344-5348 FAX: 602-344-1417 E-mail: angela.franco@mihs.org Web: www.mihs.org Contact: Sandra Munoz Minimum age for volunteers: 14 Organization: Maryvale Hospital Medical Center Activities and Needs: Volunteers are the Ambassadors of Giving and one of our greatest resources They donate their time and skills in various areas throughout our community of care Organization Address: 5102 W Campbell, Phoenix AZ 85031 Phone: 623-848-5227 FAX: 623-848-5576 E-mail: online application Web: www.maryvalehospital.com Minimum age for volunteers: 14 Organization: Phoenix Children’s Hospital Program: Summer Intensive Volunteer Program Activities and Needs: Various areas Organization Address: 1919 E Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Phone: 602-546-0269 Web: www.phxchildrens.com Email: Hospital - atapia@phoenixchildrens.com Community - dwhitney@phoenixchildrens.com Minimum age for volunteers: 16 * Phoenix Children’s Hospital asks for a commitment of 100 hours of service Organization: Ronald McDonald House of Phoenix Activities and Needs: Ronald McDonald House provides housing for families who must travel to Phoenix for medical treatment for their children House volunteers work 3-hour shifts helping to maintain the House and grounds (Dinner program: Group activity (10 people or less) where you prepare & serve dinners for families Community Service (10 people or less) deep clean rooms Organization Address: 501 East Roanoke, Phoenix AZ 85004 Phone: 602-633-2030 Web: www.rmhcphoenix.com Contact: Nate Harat Minimum age for volunteers: 16 Organization: Special Olympics Arizona Activities and Needs: Various sports competitions countywide for people ages 8-80 who have mental retardation Need volunteers for Special Events We have events during the year Organization Address: 1850 N Central Ave STE 900 Phoenix, AZ Phone: 602-230-0075 Web: www.specialolympicsarizona.org/ Contact: Kali Knaack Email: kali@specialolympicsarizona.org Minimum age for volunteers: 13 Organization: St Joseph Medical Center Program: Junior Volunteer Program Date: June 6, 2011 Application Deadline: March 28, 2011 Activities and Needs: Explore careers in healthcare; provide services in same-day surgery, transport, IT, pediatrics and business office Organization Address: 350 W Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013 Phone: 602-406-3020 Web: www.stjosephs-phx.org/index.htm Minimum age for volunteers: 14 Organization: Banner Volunteer Services (Boswell Hosp.) Activities and Needs: A wide variety of opportunities related to health and medicine We have 250 volunteer assignments We place volunteers in assignments of interest to them and meet their physical considerations Organization Address: 10401 West Thunderbird Blvd., Sun City, AZ 85351 Phone: Boswell – (623) 876-5387 FAX: 623-876-5756 Web: www.bannerhealth.com Minimum age for volunteers: 14 *Applications accepted beginning in March for the summer opportunities Organization: United Blood Services Activities and Needs: Donor center and mobile hosts/hostesses, hospital services, drivers, assist on blood drives, make phone calls to previous donors, assist on ASU campus blood drives, clerical, and mailings Organization Address: 6220 E Oak St., Scottsdale Mailing Address: P.O Box 1867 Phone: 877-827-4376 FAX: 480-675-5499 E-mail: pr@bloodsystems.org Web: http://www.unitedbloodservices.org/ Contact: Ms Jane Tellier Minimum age for volunteers: 12 with parental supervision ... Minimum age for volunteers: 14 Organization: Banner Volunteer Services (Boswell Hosp.) Activities and Needs: A wide variety of opportunities related to health and medicine We have 250 volunteer assignments... (follow the link to teen volunteer section) Minimum age for volunteers: 14 or in high school Organization: John C Lincoln Hospital - Deer Valley Activities and Needs: Need volunteers for Public... 623-879-5765 FAX: 623-879-5242 E-mail: dvviolu@jcl.com or volunteers@jcl.com Web: www.jcl.com (follow the tab to volunteer applications) Minimum age for volunteers: 14 Organization: March of Dimes, Arizona