Teen Volunteer Program

We are once again anticipating a high number of candidates for a limited number of positions at the Main Hospital in Lawrenceville, along with openings at satellite locations in Monroeville (CHP East), Bridgeville (CHP South) and Wexford (CHP North Surgery Center & CHP Pine Center).

To create a quality experience for each teen volunteer while supporting the greatest needs of the hospital, a limited number of candidates will be selected for interviews based on the following criteria:

• Be 15-17 years of age (having turned 15 by June 1, 2026).
• Commit to two (or three) day a week schedule (6 to 8 hours per week) for at least 8 weeks during the summer months (we can work your schedule around one or two weeks of vacation).
• Have two non-relatives complete reference form on your behalf.
• Complete and must show documentation of the following immunizations prior to attending New Volunteer Orientation Training session(s):
  • TB (negative Tuberculosis test result – either Quantiferon Gold Blood test or two separate PPD negative readings).
  • Tdap (from within the last 10 years).

If program participants complete the program in the Summer and are in satisfactory or higher standing, they will be eligible, if interested, to be placed into select assignments on CHP’s year-round volunteer schedules and/or part of the following Summer program.

The Volunteer Services Department does not process requests for internships, externships, clinical or professional shadowing, or research opportunities within UPMC Children's.

If you are interested in pursuing those types of opportunities, contact the hospital department directly for information.