Summer College Volunteer Program

Participants in our Summer College Volunteer Program at MUSC Health in Charleston will have the opportunity to interact with visitors, patients, and staff in a variety of settings. We strive to provide meaningful and educational opportunities for college students with an interest in a healthcare career.

Program Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Criminal background check
• In-person health screening at 57 Bee Street in Charleston, SC
  
  • Health screen includes review of immunization records for Hep B, Varicella, MMR, Tdap, Covid-19, and Flu (when in season) and a TB screening
• Virtual orientation
• In-person training of volunteer assignment in downtown Charleston campus

Accepted volunteers will be required to complete a total of 80 hours by coming in twice a week for 4 hours for a total of 10 weeks. Uniform, hospital badge, meal vouchers, and parking will be provided.

Volunteer Placements:

Roles will be assigned to volunteers based on availability and placements will occur in clinical and non-clinical areas. At this time, summer placements will only take place in adult and ambulatory settings in our downtown Charleston campus.

Example Placements:

• Emergency Department (must be at least 21 years old)
• Outpatient Surgery, Prep & Recovery
• ICU
• Inpatient Units
• Patient Transport
• Outpatient Clinics
• Outpatient Surgery Center

Late applications and students that are unable to meet the requirements will not be considered for the summer program.

For additional questions, please contact kingshy@musc.edu