Program Overview:

The Summer Youth Program is a unique program that allows teens exposure to the workplace, experience in a medical setting, and the opportunity to give back to the military community by volunteering their time during the summer within Madigan Army Medical Center. If selected, participants will be placed in participating departments/clinics within Madigan Army Medical Center and will help fulfill volunteer roles. This is not a job shadowing or internship program.

The Summer Youth Program will begin July 7th, 2025, and will conclude on July 31st, 2025, with a Youth Volunteer Recognition Ceremony. Participants will volunteer a minimum of 8 hours a week and a maximum of 40 a week with the assigned department/clinic for a minimum of 3 weeks out of the 4 week program. It is important to remember that spaces are limited and are based on the number of volunteers requested by hospital personnel; therefore, all applications must be completed and submitted by June 6th, 2025. (Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted.)

Eligibility:

• Ages 14 to 17
• Military ID Card Holders
• Must be able to volunteer a minimum of 4 weeks, 8 hours per week

How to apply?

• Submit an application via e-mail to JBLM@redcross.org with the subject of “Youth Program 2025”, no later than June 6th, 2025. The application includes a paper application, letter of recommendation, and essay. Applications will not be accepted after June 6th, 2025.
• Participants and a parent must attend one orientation prior to the program start and complete Military requirements (including background check and health clearance). Details will be provided in an acceptance email.
• If any of the requirements are not completed by the start of the program, participants will be ineligible to participate. Completing these requirements is the responsibility of the participant.

Additional Information & Requirements:

• Must log hours weekly in Volunteer Connection and sign in with the Red Cross Office in Madigan Army Medical Center prior to volunteer shift.
• Teens must participate in 2 Red Cross Workshops.·
• Adhere to the dress code:
  • Red Cross Summer Youth T-Shirt (issued).
  • Khakis or black dress pants, or appropriate length skirts (Must go past knees) No shorts or jeans are allowed.
  • Closed-toe shoes. Dress shoes with rubber soles or clean athletic shoes. No heels or sandals are allowed.
  • Certain work areas require various types of appropriate dress, and you may follow those guidelines as specified upon placement.
• Participants must notify Red Cross and department/clinic supervisor of days off or scheduled vacations in advance.
• Please note due to labor laws, youth volunteers may not volunteer more than 40 hours per week.
• If a parent/guardian of a participant is employed at Madigan Army Medical Center, participants will not be assigned to the same department as their parent/guardian.

If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Red Cross Office at (253) 966-3889 or email JBLM@redcross.org.