The VolunTEEN program provides Indianapolis teens with the opportunity to explore careers in health care. Along with observing a day in the life of a variety of professions, 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 2025 application window opened Jan. 6 and closed on Feb. 28, 2025. As part of the application, applicants 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.
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. In 2025, Eskenazi Health will offer face-to-face interaction in a hospital setting through shadowing and volunteering. 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 2 – 13, 2025
- Session 2: June 16 – 27, 2025
- Session 3: July 7 – 18, 2025