Dear Student,

Thank you for your interest in the Lakeland Regional Health Summer Teen Volunteer Program.

For this program, there are several documents that must be completed in their entirety and sent to Volunteer Services.

THE PROGRAM WILL NOT TAKE INCOMPLETE PACKETS.

This may be your first exposure to the field of patient care services, and we want to keep everyone well informed, enthusiastic and interested in their volunteer experience. We encourage you to continue to participate throughout your school years and perhaps pursue medical careers upon graduation. To locate the packet needed, visit

The packet is under number 3 - Summer Teen Volunteer Program. Please keep the first 2 pages of this packet for your reference. You can either email the completed application with the requested paperwork to Darcy.King@myLRH.org or mail the packet to:

Lakeland Regional Health Volunteer Services PO Box 95448 Lakeland, FL 33804

The following are requirements that everyone needs to meet before participating in the Teen Volunteer Program:

1 . All high school students must be at least 15 years of age by June 1, 2026.

2. Completed application.

3. Completed and notarized parental consent form.

4. Copy of your up-to-date immunization record. This must include proof of two (2) Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) Vaccinations, Chicken Pox Vaccination or proof of having Chicken Pox (Varicella).

5. Results from a TB test that must be completed within the past three (3) months of application submission. This can be obtained from your Pediatrician, Health Department, or a participating Pharmacy.

6. Completed TB Questionnaire.

7. Letter of recommendation from your school’s guidance counselor, teacher, administrator, Scout leader, employer, or another adult not related to you and not living in your house.

8. All students that submit a completed application will receive an email with information on how to schedule a face-to-face 15-minute interview. Interviews will begin the week of March 16th and it will be the student’s responsibility to call to make that appointment upon receipt of the email.

This Summer, the Teen Volunteer Program will begin on Monday, June 1, 2026 (Teen Volunteer Orientation), with an end date of Saturday, August 1, 2026 . Please feel free to contact me at 863.687.1115 should you have any questions regarding this process.

Sincerely, Darcy King, MSML Manager of Volunteer & Concierge Service

Exceptional Workplace

Lakeland Regional Health is a nationally recognized, integrated healthcare system operating one of the largest hospitals in the state of Florida, with one of the busiest Emergency Rooms in the nation. Our Award Winning Workplace has achieved best workplace awards from Forbes, Newsweek, the Florida Hospital Association, and Gallup; and we are one of only 10 hospitals in the nation to receive the prestigious Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, and the only hospital in the entire state of Florida.

Career Benefits

Lakeland Regional Health provides competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, recognition and appreciation programs, and a positive and engaging culture. Please reference our Total Rewards Summary for additional details here = https://careers.mylrh.org/benefits/ .

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To learn more about these programs and speak with a Career Coach, email us at TalentServices@myLRH.org and a member of our Talent Service Center will contact you to begin your career journey.