Summer Student Volunteer Program at Bayhealth – Kent Campus 

Summer Student Volunteer Program at Bayhealth – Sussex Campus 

This program is specifically designed for high school students who have been recommended by their school advisor and have a block of time in their school schedule to commit to volunteering as part of their day.

Summer Student Volunteer Program at Beebe Healthcare

Student volunteering with Beebe is a great way to gain valuable experience in a healthcare environment, meet new contacts, boost your resume, and give back! This is a wonderful opportunity to find out whether you are interested in a career in healthcare while also helping others.

Volunteer Opportunities at Nemours Children’s Health

Each summer high school students volunteer in order to gain experience working in a hospital setting. Students do support work that truly makes a difference in the overall care of patients and their families and do so in a variety of age-appropriate assignments.

Explorers Program at ChristianaCare

Our meetings give students the opportunity to network with healthcare professionals and learn about the trade first-hand.

Summer VolunTeen Program at ChristianaCare 

The Summer VolunTeen Program at ChristianaCare offers a variety of ways for students between the ages of 14 and 18 to make a difference through service to their community.

Health Sciences Summer Camp at the University of Delaware

The College Readiness Scholars Institute offers an immersive college experience for first-generation and underserved high school students in Delaware.

Department of Education HOSA Program 

HOSA is a national student organization that provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusively for secondary, postsecondary, collegiate and adult students enrolled in health science education. HOSA is 100% health care!

Apollo: Youth in Medicine

Apollo: Youth in Medicine is a unique student-run program that helps provide insight into the physician career path to interested high school students.

Mini Med by the Delaware Academy of Medicine/Delaware Public Health Association 

Designed for individuals who want to gain a deeper understanding of the world of medicine, Delaware Mini-Medical School is a free, six-week series. Attendees learn about important trends in diagnosing and treating illness and general health topics.

Medical Assistant Experience at Westside Family Healthcare

During your clinical rotation, you will be assigned a mentor who is a knowledgeable medical assistant with at least 5 years of experience. You will receive a detailed and dynamic schedule to ensure that you receive the most out of this experience. You will get hands on training, in areas such as triaging techniques, taking vital signs, vaccine administration, procedures and exam set up. Typical externships last from two to eight weeks, and are typically 160 hours on-site.