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HOW CAN I JOIN?
If your GPA is 3.5 or higher unweighted, a letter inviting you to apply will be sent out during the beginning of the school year. Fill out the application before the deadline and return all completed applications to the Counseling Center. Inductees will be chosen by a separate committee of teachers. Applications will be judged on the four pillars of NHS: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Inductees will receive a letter of admittance and there will be an induction ceremony in November.
Nationwide Children's Hospital
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"When you make a difference in a patient’s life, it’s all that matters."
How You Can Help:
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Play with kids at the Sibling Clubhouse
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Assist at the Information Desk
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Read books to children for Reach Out and Read
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Close to Home Centers
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Interact with children in the waiting area
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Escort patients back to rooms
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Keep rooms and toys clean
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Assist staff with other needed duties.
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Assist OT/PT (Occupational Therapy / Physical Therapy) staff with keeping equipment clean, making copies, and preparing for patients
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How to Get Started:
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Complete the online application in July
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References — Electronic form submitted by those non-family members you select
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Information and interview session - Attend with a parent in September to learn more about the overall volunteer program and specific information about available volunteer openings
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Orientation - Attend in October for an introduction to hospital policies
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Receive required flu vaccination and TB skin test at your personal health provider and submit records to our hospital Employee Health Department
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Attend an assignment specific training and begin volunteering in November
Location:
700 Children's Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43205
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E-mail Address:
Phone Number:
(614) 722-3635
Fax:
(614) 722-3641
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