Teen Hero
Teen Hero Opportunities
The Teen Hero Volunteer Program is a service opportunity at Norman Regional Health System for youth ages 14 to 18. Participants are selected through an application process.
Summer Service Opportunities
- Central Supply
- Dis-Trans
- Healthy Youth Bag Team
- Information Desk
- Projects Team
- Warehouse/Print Shop
- Gift Shop
- Nu-N-Nuf
- Health Club
- HealthPlex
- Kids Who Care Card Delivery
- Magazine Delivery
Year-Round Opportunities
- Kids Who Care Card Delivery
- Magazine Delivery
Teen Heroes also have the opportunity to participate in year-round monthly service activities.
Teen Heroes are sponsored by Norman Regional Health System and Cross Timbers Rotary.
If you have any questions please call 405-307-2562 or e-mail swilliford@nrh-ok.com.
Teen Hero Benefits
Benefits of the Teen Hero Volunteer Program include:
- Develop an understanding of service as role models.
- Become familiar with the hospital environment.
- Chance to participate in fund-raisers that benefit the community.
- Helps develop a greater understanding of health and wellness.
Teen Hero Application
Norman Regional Teen Hero Volunteer Program will accept applications year-round. Orientations are held once each fall, spring, and summer. The selection committee will review all completed applications. A limited number of applicants will be selected. Once selected, applicants will be required to complete the following:
Orientation – Each volunteer is required to attend a two-hour orientation session with a parent or guardian. A follow-up placement interview is scheduled soon after.
Tuberculin or TB Skin Test – Mandatory for all volunteers and given free of charge annually at the hospital.
Immunization Records – Proof of vaccination for rubella and mumps are a requirement.
Annual Education – Annual education is once a year and attendance is required by all active volunteers.
Dues –Teen Heroes pay a yearly membership of $1.
Uniforms – Uniforms are mandatory for all volunteers. The cost of the uniform top is $10.
To Apply
- Applicants must be age 14 to 18 at the date of orientation.
- Complete the application.
- Submit a 100-word essay: “Why I would like to be a Teen Hero Volunteer."
- Submit a letter of reference from a school or church official.
Return application, along with the essay and letter of reference to:
Norman Regional Health System
Volunteer Services Department
Attention: Teen Hero Program
P.O. Box 1308
Norman, OK 73070