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Junior Summer Volunteer Program

The application for the 2026 JSVP Program timeline is outlined below. 

All program communications must take place with the applicant/participant themselves; our office will not communicate individual application or program progress with family members or educators.

 Boston Medical Center is pleased to once again offer a Junior Summer Volunteer Program (JSVP) for rising juniors and seniors in high school! This program will allow students to gain valuable knowledge and insight into the patient's care experience at BMC through interactive engagement and consultation with the hospital and clinical professionals.

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Eligible participants of this program must be entering their junior or senior year of high school and able to commit to the full 8 weeks of the program. Strong applicants for the program will be reliable, committed, and eager to learn about the hospital and healthcare setting. 

Application Process

All program communications must take place with the applicant/participant themselves; our office will not communicate individual application or program progress with family members or educators.

Important 2026 Dates

  • January 20th : 2026 JSVP application goes live for Boston Public School Students Exclusively
  • March 6th: 2026 JSVP application goes live for all students
    • Application will be closed once 100 Applications are received or by April 3rd, whichever comes first
  • April 15th: Decisions/Interviews sent out
  • May 18th: Notification of acceptances
  • June 29th: 2026 Kick-off celebration and volunteer orientation
  • August 21st: Celebration of completion for the 2026 Junior Summer Volunteers 

Program Overview

Participants in the 2026 JSVP will start at BMC on Monday, June 29th with a volunteer orientation. From there on, each participant will commit to at least one recurring 3-hour shift of volunteering on-campus each week from June 29th- August 21st.

In addition to volunteering, there will also be a weekly lecture series, delivered by various Boston Medical Center Health Systems professionals. Past lecturers have included surgeons, physicians, nurses, social workers, and healthcare administrators.

Both the volunteering and the lectures are designed to help participants learn the inner workings of a hospital and to further explore career options within the field of healthcare. The program concludes at the end of the 8 weeks on Friday, August 21st.

This year, JSVP is accepting 70 students. Preference is given to Boston residents. 

 

FAQ

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Can I participate in the Junior Volunteer Summer Program if I am not entering my junior or senior year of high school?

JSVP is designed for high school volunteers entering their junior or senior year. Please go to our Volunteer Opportunities section to view placements open for those out of high school and 18+.

What kinds of volunteering opportunities will be available to program participants?

Some sample roles for our Junior Summer Volunteers include roles within the ambassador program, food pantry, our pediatric outpatient clinic, and beyond. Specific volunteer roles are determined based on applicant interest and availability. While we encourage you to note on your application an interest in a particular role, volunteer placement is based on the needs of the hospital. Please note that all Junior Summer Volunteer opportunities are only in outpatient areas.

I’m going to be away for part of the summer, can I still participate in the program?

We ask that applicants are available for one, three-hour shift a week and the weekly lecture for the total eight weeks of the program. We understand many students have summer trips already booked, but preference will be given to applicants who can be here for the entire 2026 program.

What kind of time commitment is the Junior Summer Volunteer Program?

Each program participant will be required to complete a recurring, three-hour volunteer shift each week during the eight weeks of the program. In addition, participants are required to attend a weekly one hour lecture with a current healthcare professional at Boston Medical Center. 

Is there a remote option?

The 2026 JSVP requires in-person participation and is unable to accommodate remote volunteering.

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At the end of the program, will I receive documentation of my hours?

All students will receive credit for the hours they participate in the program as well as a certificate upon completion of the program. Documentation of hours served may be reported on a resume for future internships, employment, or college applications.

I have a question that was not answered here, who should I reach out to?

Any additional questions students have about the program can be emailed to juniorsummervolunteerprogram@bmc.org . All questions should come from the interested applicants themselves.