Junior Ambassadors serve others and at the same time, make new friends, learn new skills, and enjoy a fulfilling, meaningful and unforgettable summer. Their enthusiasm and generosity enrich the lives of the patients, visitors and employees of Cleveland Clinic.
People come to Cleveland Clinic because they or someone they love needs medical treatment and care. The Junior Ambassadors join the collaborative efforts of all our volunteers and employees in welcoming, assisting and caring for patients. The theme of “Patients First” guides and directs the Junior Ambassadors' various activities.
Junior Ambassadors serve others in many ways:
- Greet and escort patients and families from all over the world
- Deliver flowers, magazines and mail to hospitalized patients
- Assist with wheelchair transport
- Enter computerized data
- Visit patients or read to them
- Volunteer with special projects or at special events
No matter what the activity, Junior Ambassadors bring their enthusiasm, talents, and creativity to the task at hand. In doing their best, Junior Ambassadors grow in self-respect and self-esteem and they feel good about helping others.
Junior Ambassadors:
- Meet new people
- Develop skills
- Experience a world-class hospital
- Observe caring professionals
- Make a difference
- Receive meal vouchers
- Park free while volunteering
- Compete for college scholarships
- Receive recognition awards and attend events
Junior Ambassador Requirements
Teens interested in becoming Junior Ambassadors must:
- Be 15-17 years of age
- Have a high school cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better
- Fill out and submit an application before the deadline
- Include a recommendation from a high school teacher or guidance counselor to support candidacy (required)
- Attend mandatory orientation on Monday, June 17th, 2013.
Following a successful interview and acceptance to the program, teens must attend orientation and other training sessions. A commitment to a regular weekly schedule and a minimum of 100 hours are required during the summer months.
Application Deadline: Summer 2013 Closed.
Summer 2014 Inquiries begin January 2014.
High School Senior Projects
The Volunteer Services Department is happy to assist high school seniors who seek to complete their senior projects at Cleveland Clinic. To successfully complete the project, the students must fulfill the requirements of their high school and Cleveland Clinic.
Eligibility Requirements
- The senior must contact, on his or her own initiative, a supervisor for the project. The supervisor cannot be a relative.
- The project as described by the high school must be approved by the Volunteer Services Department and the supervisor who will coordinate and oversee the project.
- The project must involve at least 100 hours of volunteer service.
- The project must be completed on the Main Campus or a Family Health Center of Cleveland Clinic.
- The supervisor and the high school senior must complete a Cleveland Clinic Senior Project Description Form. This form is to be sent to the Volunteer Services Department for final approval and will remain in the student's file.
Application Deadline: Summer 2013 Closed.
Summer 2014 Inquiries begin January 2014.
Contact Volunteer Services
To find out more about our programs and opportunities or to learn how you can become a Cleveland Clinic Junior Ambassador at our Main Campus, please submit a request below or call Justin Tatulinksi at 216.444.5619.
Submit a Request