High School Program

Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering at Hunterdon Health. Volunteers are an important part of our team and help us in many ways. We appreciate everyone who gives us the gift of their time. Wherever you volunteer, you will make a difference!

The High School Volunteer Program is a vital part of Hunterdon Health as the volunteers provide that extra dimension of care and service to our patients, dedicated staff, and the community. Our mission is to recruit, train and place committed volunteers who have demonstrated they are compassionate, enthusiastic, and responsible individuals. We require our high school volunteers to be a minimum of 15 years of age and ask them to commit to a minimum of 100 hours over a one-year time frame of working the same shift preferably every week. This commitment allows students to make a real impact on their assigned area and provides the greatest opportunity for personal satisfaction. Volunteer opportunities for high school students are available Monday through Friday, after school up until 7:00PM. The shifts range from two to four hours depending on the position and the department's needs. Weekend opportunities are minimal when they are available. We treasure our high school students and encourage them to stay with us through graduation.

Please use the link below to access the documents that you would need to return to become eligible for a position with our program. Take the time to review, complete, and sign all the forms. You may find it easiest to print them first. Application can be mailed, emailed or dropped off when completed. 

For your convenience, this is a checklist of what will need to be completed:

• Application Form
• Health Clearance Form to be completed by your Primary Care Physician (Annual Influenza vaccination is mandatory for this program and must be completed prior to submitting the Health Form during the months of September thru mid-April)
• Copy of COVID Vaccination Documentation (Documentation must include Lot #'s and vaccine manufacturer. Complete attached declination if you have not been vaccinated, or have not been fully vaccinated with the 1st & 2nd dose, plus booster)
• Three Confidential References (Guidance Counselor, Teacher, and Personal - preferably not a family member)

Once your completed application packet has been received and reviewed, you will be contacted to inform you of your status and to schedule an interview. The interview will help establish if the applicant’s skills, attitude and capabilities align with Hunterdon Health’s needs, mission and values This will also be a time to discuss opportunities and hopefully make a connection to a volunteer role. Please understand that submission of the application packet and an interview does not ensure placement as a volunteer.  If selected to become a volunteer: your health information will be forwarded to our Occupational Health Department for approval, a background check will be completed through Volunteer Resources, and you will be invited to attend new volunteer orientation. When these requirements have been met you will be cleared to begin volunteering. 

Should you have any questions along the way, please feel free to reach out to Karen DiPaola, Director Volunteer Resources at kdipaola@hhsnj.org.