Skip to main content
Go Back to System Level

UM Upper Chesapeake Health welcomes high school seniors preparing for their higher education in health care. Their options are to volunteer at the hospital or to connect with a health care provider that agrees for a student to shadow them for up to 20 hours. Shadowing and volunteering opportunities are available year-round.

Shadowing

  • Due to liability concerns, you must be at least 18 years old to shadow.
  • Shadowing is for those pursuing a health-related career and need a certain number of hours.
  • Shadow opportunities should be pre-arranged by the student with a physician or other health care provider.
  • Our Education Office can assist in your placement and schedule by contacting UMUCHStudents@umm.edu.
  • Shadowing opportunities are limited to 20 hours.

Volunteering

  • Volunteering is available for 16 to 18 year old students.
  • Hours are unlimited and students can change their area(s) of interest.
  • You can apply through the Volunteer Office, by visiting the Volunteer Process webpage or by calling 443-643-1725.
  • Your placement will be based on openings in various hospital units and your areas of interest.
  • Seniors in a Harford County high school Biomed program: Volunteer Services will process your application and connect you with the Human Resources department for placement.

In This Section: