Metro: College Student Volunteer Application

SHARP METROPOLITAN CAMPUS

COLLEGE STUDENT VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, or Sharp Mesa Vista. Our volunteers serve in departments throughout the hospital to help the hospital fulfill its mission of excellence in patient care and customer service. We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities and will make every effort to match our needs with your skills and interests. Please take a few moments to complete this application and click the submit button.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

1. At least 18 years old and pursuing or currently enrolled in higher education

2. Provide unofficial transcripts - A minimum GPA of 3.0 required

3. Application Essay - Essays must be 400 - 600 words, typed. Please answer one of the following questions:

What has inspired you to pursue a career in the medical field, and how will your values and life experience contribute to creating a healing environment for patients?
Sharp's core values are integrity, caring, innovation, and excellence. How do these values play into your own life, and how will they be a part of your medical career?

PROGRAM COMMITMENTS:

Dedicate a minimum of 1 year of active volunteer service and a minimum of 100 hours.

Attend one shift per week for the same day, time, and length (usually three to four hours) for a minimum of 3 months, before submitting a schedule change request.

75% attendance (3-4 shifts monthly) is required to be in good standing.

APPLICATION AND ONBOARDING PROCESS:

If your application is under consideration, Volunteer Services will email you a confirmation to proceed to the information session.
Prospect volunteers are required to attend a group information session hosted in person at Sharp Memorial Hospital.

Interviews are conducted in person at Sharp Memorial Hospital.

PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE:

Upon invitation and acceptance into the program, volunteers are expected to complete the following:
Background Screening
Health Screening Clearance

Purchase a Sharp Volunteer branded uniform top (est. $35-$40).

Attend a 1.5 - 2 hour group orientation, typically hosted on Fridays.

VOLUNTEER PLACEMENT DISCLAIMER
The Sharp volunteer program does not offer shadowing with physicians or nurses. While you may express interest in a specific area, placement in that unit is not guaranteed. Volunteer Services reserves the right to assign volunteers to high-priority areas based on organizational needs. Prospects retain the right to accept or decline any position offered.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

* First name (as it appears on your Driver's License or Legal Documentation)

Middle name

* Last name (as it appears on your Driver's License or Legal Documentation)

First name (preferred)

Pronoun - object ('She/Her', 'He/Him', 'They/Them') (w/default)

* Home address

* City

State

* Zip code

* Cell phone

Secondary phone

* Email address

* Emergency contact name

* Phone (Cell)

* Relationship

How did you hear about our volunteer program?

Are you 18 years or older and graduated high school? 

* I am currently...

* Have you spoken to a Sharp employee regarding a specific volunteer role? If so, please explain.

* Do you have any physical restrictions that may require accommodations? Please write Yes or No. If yes, please explain:

SCHOOL & PROGRAM INFORMATION

* Name of Current College Institution or Program

* Major

* Expected Graduation Date

Current Student Status

* Cumulative GPA

* Intended Education Program

Do you have a program that requires volunteer hours or a deadline you need to meet? If so, please describe the requirement.  

EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND

Involved Activites or Organizations

* List any volunteer experience. Provide name of organization and dates of service: 

* List any current and past employers with dates: 

Are you a previous or current employee at Sharp HealthCare?

If yes, please explain:

Have you previously volunteered at Sharp HealthCare?

If yes, please explain:

Have you completed clinical rotations at Sharp HealthCare?

If yes, please explain:

Do you have relatives who volunteer at Sharp HealthCare?

If yes, please list thier names:

Do you have one or both parents employed at Sharp HealthCare?

If yes, please list thier names:

AVAILABILITY

* Hospital of Interest

How long do you see yourself volunteering with our organization? 

* Thinking about 1-2 months from now, what are your best days and times to volunteer? Shifts are typically 8am-12pm (AM), 12pm-4pm (Midday), and 4pm-8pm (PM). Please note your first and second choice and consider commute time and parking at the hospital. 

Anything else you'd like us to know about your availability?  

Do you have any planned vacations or extended time away (more than three consecutive weekends) within the next six months (e.g., summer break, winter break)? If yes, please explain:

TRANSCRIPT

* Transcripts - Upload your unofficial transcripts (JPG, PDF, or PNG):

ESSAY

College Essay - Essays must be 400 - 600 words, typed. Please answer one of the following questions:

Prompt A: What has inspired you to pursue a career in the medical field, and how will your values and life experience contribute to creating a healing environment for patients?
Prompt B: Sharp's core values are integrity, caring, innovation, and excellence. How do these values play into your own life, and how will they be a part of your medical career?

Application essays should be written by the applicant. Responses that are generated or substantially composed using AI may be disqualified from consideration. We value authentic, personal reflections and want to hear your unique experiences, perspectives, and voice.

* College Essay - Upload your College Essay (PDF, JPG, or PNG):

* I understand that I am volunteering my services to Sharp Metropolitian Medical Campus without promise or expectation of compensation or future employment. I further agree to fullfill the  minimum volunteer commitment of 1 year and at least one hundred (100) service hours with a minimum of one (1) shift per week.

* I acknowledge that I have read and understand the volunteer selection and onboarding process. I acknowledge that all the information I provided above is true and accurate.

Existing Volunteers