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VolunTEEN

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Due to the immense interest in our Gainesville VolunTEEN program, not all applicants that apply will be accepted. Our summer program has limited placement opportunities.

This program is only for UF Heath Gainesville. If interested in volunteering at UF Health Jacksonville, please call (904) 244-4271 or visit ufhealthjax.org/volunteer as that program is managed separately.

Please complete the VolunTEEN application process in the following order:

Step 3: Invitation to complete remaining requirements

After attending the information session, you will be invited to complete the remaining VolunTEEN application requirements. Details and additional information will be provided at the information session.

Acceptance

Acceptance into the Summer VolunTEEN Program is based on review of application, interview by the VolunTEEN selection panel, timely receipt of completed application packet, and the ability to meet volunteer requirements.

Important dates (tentative 2025)

These dates may change without notice. Applicants who do not complete mandatory steps by the deadlines are not eligible to move forward and will need to reapply for the following year’s program.

Jan. 2

  • Demographics form available online at 9 a.m.

Jan. 24

  • Demographics form closes at 12 p.m.

Jan. 29–30

  • Mandatory information session. Times TBD.
  • Information session spots are limited and fill up fast. We recommend completing an application and registering for an information session as soon as they are available.

Early March

  • Interview invitations sent to VolunTEEN applicant and parent.

Late March

  • Interviews

Mid-April

  • Acceptance emails sent to VolunTEEN applicant and parent.

Late April

  • Deadline to confirm acceptance is due.

Session dates

  • Session 1: June 9–July 3 (Mandatory orientation June 6)
  • Session 2: July 7–July 31 (Mandatory orientation July 7)

Questions

If you have any questions, please contact the Volunteer Services office at (352) 265-0360 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.