UofL Health is excited to announce our annual Summer Teen Volunteer Program!

Come spend two weeks in a fun and educational environment where you will have the opportunity to volunteer in various areas of the hospital. This allows you to explore what working in health care is all about and may help you decide on a future career path.

In addition to receiving 32 volunteer hours, there will be daily career exploration presentations and department tours every afternoon.

This is a great opportunity to meet new people, earn volunteer hours that can be submitted on college applications and learn more about a highly rewarding career.

What to Expect

8 a.m.-noon: Volunteer assignment
Noon-12:45 p.m.: Lunch ($6 lunch ticket will be provided; additional funds may be needed)
1-2 p.m.: Career Exploration sessions where you will learn about a different department/area of medicine.

Dates and Locations (Sessions Per Location)

UofL Health – UofL Hospital
One Session Only: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., June 15-26, 2026

Submit Summer Teen Program Application - UofL Hospital

UofL Health – Shelbyville Hospital
Session 1: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., June 9-20, 2026
Session 2: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., July 7-18, 2026

UofL Health – Mary & Elizabeth
One Session Only: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., June 16-27, 2026

Submit Summer Teen Program Application - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital or Shelbyville Hospital

Requirements

Ages 16-18
Completed Application
Essay - At least a paragraph stating why you are interested in this opportunity and why you should be chosen to attend.
Letter of Recommendation
Parental Consent

Medical Requirements

Immunizations Records
- MMR (2)
- Varicella (1)
TB Test (QuantiFERON-blood draw)

*If your application is chosen, you will receive:

an email with confirmation and welcoming you to the Teen Summer Volunteer Program
the parental consent form
the necessary information to obtain the TB Test (QuantiFERON-blood draw)