The VolunTEEN program provides Indianapolis teens with the opportunity to explore careers in health care. Along with volunteer work and shadowing/observations in a clinical setting, VolunTEENs will discuss educational requirements, short- and long-term goal setting, and networking.
The program is available for teenagers aged 14 – 19 who have an interest in exploring health care-related careers. The 2026 application window will open Monday, Jan. 6, 2026 and will remain open until 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. Once applications are submitted, individuals will answer two to three questions using HireVue video interviewing to discuss their experiences related to health care settings, career of interest, and how this program may help them learn more about the dynamic and evolving health care setting. Please note that the link is provided after submission of the application. Applicants must also submit a short, one-page summary (resume) of their academic preparation and extracurricular activities in support of their application. The summary will be uploaded and submitted online through the application. Applications and document submissions must be done only online.
The program will offer three sessions to choose from and will run for two weeks, Monday – Friday, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Meal tickets will be provided for lunch between 12 and 1 p.m. The first week includes orientation, tours, professional development training, discussions with professionals and activities related to careers in health care. The second week includes shadowing/volunteering in a hospital and patient-care setting.
- Session 1: June 1 – 12, 2026
- Session 2: June 15 – 26, 2026
- Session 3: July 6 – 17, 2026