Opportunities for High School Students in Arizona

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Arizona Summer Medical Program Opportunities for High School Students

Arizona Medical Volunteer Opportunities for High School Students

Please contact each organization directly. This list is revised annually as a service for students affiliated with the MWU Health Careers Institute for high school students. Deadlines, fees, contact information, and program dates may vary.

Arizona Summer Medical Program Opportunities for High School Students

Organization: University of Arizona
Program: Forensics: The Science Detectives
Organization Address:: 1657 E. Helen St., Rm. 111, Tucson, Arizona
Description: Students will be presented with the fields of Crime Scene Investigation and Forensic Science and career opportunities within these fields. Participants will visit a mock crime scene, collect and process evidence, conduct DNA testing, and learn from professionals in this field.
Dates: July 13 - 17
Application Deadline: None (spots still available)
Cost: $215 (includes a $75 non-refundable fee for registration)
Age Group: Grades 10, 11 & 12
Contact: Barbara Fransway 520/626-1672
Email: bbf@email.arizona.edu
Website: http://Forensics.arl.arizona.edu

Organization: St. Joseph Medical Center
Program: High School Student Research Volunteer Program
Organization Address: 350 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Description: The High School Student Volunteer Program is an on-going program that allows highly motivated high school students to participate in scientific research.
Student Selection: In the fall of each academic year, a letter is sent to the Chair of the Biology Department, Advanced Placement or Honors Biology Teacher, as well as the Principal of each Phoenix area high school, requesting that two students be nominated from the school. Teachers are to select a maximum of two students from their school who they feel are highly motivated and would benefit from this laboratory experience.
Phone: (602) 406-4092
Web: www.stjosephs-phx.org/index.htm
Eligibility:
• Students must have completed their freshman year in high school
• Be available to work a minimum of 2 - 3 hours per day at least two
weekdays per week during the school year and full days during the
summer (summer times are determined by the individual mentor)
• Maintain grades at school while participating in the program
• Participate in the summer student research presentation day

Organization: Maricopa Community Colleges
Program: The Hoop of Learning Medical Professions Internship Program
Organization Address: 40 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Description: 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 juniors 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.
Web: www.ihs.gov
Information on the Hoop experience at a college near you can be accessed at the following:
Chandler Gilbert Community College
Laura Matyas (480.732.7205)
Estrella Mountain Community College
Lauren Shellenbarger (623.935.8808)
GateWay Community College
Carolyn O'Connor (602.286.8031); 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 (602.787.7172)
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: University of Arizona
Program: Med-Start
Organization Address: 550 E. Van Buren St., Rm 3254, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Description: 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 7-July 11
Application Deadline: None
Cost:Approx. $2,000 Includes registration fees, meals, residence hall, books and supplies. Financial aid available.
Age Group: Grade 11
Contact: Andrew Stuck 520/621-5531 1-800-841-5948
FAX: (602) 827-2221
E-mail: azhealth@email.arizona.edu
Website: http://www.medstart.arizona.edu

Organization: University of Arizona
Program: Summer Institute on Medical Ignorance
Organization Address: Dept of Surgery, P.O. Box 245200, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Rm 4406, Tucson, AZ 85724
Description: 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.
Dates: June 8 - July 24
Application Deadline: None
Cost: Free
Age Group: High School Students, Particularly Grade 11
Contact: Grace Wagner 520/626-6118
FAX: (520) 626-0822
E-mail: mailto:msrp@u.arizona.edu
Website: http://www.ignorance.medicine.arizona.edu

Organization: Mayo Clinic
Program: Nurse Camp
Dates: Not offered again until 2011
Description: Mayo Clinic Arizona has offered the Nurse Camp program (Nurse Camp and Nurse Camp for Adults) annually since 2003 for students to learn about nursing as a career option. In 2009 and 2010, Mayo Clinic is updating various systems and will suspend the Nurse Camp programs until 2011. The Nurse Camp Web site will be updated with the 2011 program information and application process by February 2011 for the Nurse Camp program and by July 2011 for the Nurse Camp for Adults program. For questions, please send an email to SDLCLINED01@mayo.edu

Arizona Medical Volunteer Opportunities for High School Students

Organization: Alzheimer's Association-Desert Southwest Chapter
Activities and Needs: Assist individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease and help 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 work, data entry, and pre-event, special events, and committee work.
Organization Address:13050 N. 103rd Ave., Ste. #B., Sun City 85351
Phone:602-528-0545
FAX:602-528-0546
Web: www.alz.org/dsw
Contact: Ms. Cynthia 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 : mailto: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, transport the elderly, low-income or disabled, and assist with 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: http://mce_host/xml/volunteer@arizonaredcross.org
Web: www.arizonaredcross.org
Minimum age for volunteers: 15 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
Email: KOB@ARCHAZ.ORG

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: 623-561-7232/7150
FAX: 623-561-7273
E-mail: http://mce_host/xml/schilese@abrazohealth.com
Web: www.arrowheadhospital.com
Contact: Ms. Sandy Chilese
Minimum age for volunteers: 14 or in high school

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, special events, and as aquatic & arthritis management instructors.
Organization Address:1313 E. Osborn, Ste. 200, Phoenix 85014
Phone: 602-264-7679
FAX: 602-264-0563
E-mail: http://mce_host/xml/tnorley@arthritis.org
Web: www.arthritis.org
Contact: Ms. Taren Lopez
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: http://mce_host/xml/kathy.lane@bannerhealth.com
Web: www.bannerhealth.com/Giving+Back/Become+a+Volunteer/_Volunteer.htm
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 x2220
E-mail: http://mce_host/xml/volunteer@swhiv.org
Web: www.swhiv.org
Contact: Kristen Bakalis
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: 928 E. Highland Ave., F104, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Mailing Address: PO Box 25084, Phoenix, AZ 85002-5084
Phone: 602-406-3581
FAX: 602-406-6147
E-mail: mailto:efaz@chw.edu(request an application)
Web: www.efa.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: 6835 N 57th Drive, Glendale, AZ 85301
Phone: 623-930-2297
E-mail: jmcmenemy@glendaleaz.com
Web: www.ci.glendale.az.us/fire/
Contact: Jeff McMenemy
Minimum age for volunteers: 18

Organization: Hospice of the Valley
Activities and Needs: Opportunity to help with patients' quality of life
Organization Address: 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014
Phone: 602-636-6336
Fax: 602-636-5375
Web: www.hov.org/teen_programs.aspx

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: 623-879-5400
E-mail: volunteers@jcl.com
Web: www.jcl.com
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: http://www.marchofdimes.com
Minimum age for volunteers: 14

Organization: Maricopa Integrated Health System
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: 602-344-5989 or 602-344-5348
FAX: 602-344-1417
E-mail: yeni.moran@hcs.maricopa.gov
Web: www.mihs.org
Contact: Ms. Yeni Moran
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: mailto:afernandez@abrazohealth.com
Web: www.maryvalehospital.com
Contact: Mr. Andraes Fernandez
Minimum age for volunteers: 14

Organization: Phoenix Children's Hospital
Activities and Needs: Volunteers are needed in various areas as detailed at: http://www.phoenixchildrens.com/PDFs/volunteer_service_areas_2007.pdf
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

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) to prepare & serve dinners for families. Community service (10 people or less): deep clean rooms.
Organization Address: 501 East Roanoke, Phoenix AZ 85004
Phone: 602-798-5093 FAX: (602) 264-5670
Web: www.rmhcphoenix.com
Contact: Ms. Kathy Anderson
Minimum age for volunteers: 16

Organization: Special Olympics Arizona
Activities and Needs: Various sports competitions countrywide for people ages 8-80 who have mental retardation. Need volunteers for Special Events. We have 8 events during the year.
Organization Address1850 N. Central Ave., Ste. 900, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: 1-800-289-IWIN or (602) 230-1200
Web: www.specialolympicsarizona.org/
Email: GailG@soaz.org
Contact: Gail Gilmartin
Minimum age for volunteers: 16

Organization: St. Joseph Medical Center, Volunteer Program
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

Organization: Sun Health Volunteer Services (Boswell and Del Webb 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 85351
Mailing Address: Post Office Box 1690, Sun City, AZ., 85372 (Boswell Hosp.)
Phone: Boswell - (623) 876-5387 Del Webb - (623) 214-4058
FAX: 623-876-5756
E-mail: Use the Website below to send messages.
Web: http://www.sunhealth.org
Minimum age for volunteers: 13

Organization: United Blood Services
Activities and Needs: Help in donor center and as mobile hosts/hostesses or drivers; assist on blood drives, in hospital services, making phone calls to previous donors, at ASU campus blood drives, and with clerical work and mailings.
Organization Address: 6210 E. Oak St., Scottsdale 85252
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1867
Phone: 800-288-2199
FAX: 480-675-5767
E-mail: jtellier@bloodsystems.org
Web: http://www.unitedbloodservices.org/
Contact: Ms. Jane Tellier
Minimum age for volunteers: 12 with parental supervision