Registration Information for Prospective High School and College Age Volunteers

  • The high school and college student summer programs receive a high volume of interest and applicants. As a result, selection to the summer program is by lottery.
  • Children of Inova team members and returning volunteers are exempt from the lottery but are required to register.
  • Students are considered high school students through the summer following their high school graduation.
  • Students may register for multiple hospital locations but will be selected for one location only.
  • Registration opens at noon on April 5 and closes at noon on April 7.
  • Only one entry per applicant is permitted.

To register:

Requirements to Become a Volunteer (Summer Session)

High School Students

  • Be at least 16 years of age on or before the start of the session you’re registering for
  • Commit to all dates outlined for each session (there are no alternative dates offered)
  • As a measure of maturity, all communication is required to come directly from the student
  • Complete and pass a background check
  • Complete 2 rounds of tuberculosis screening OR 1 tuberculosis blood test
  • Provide confirmation of receiving the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella (Chickenpox), Tdap for Pertussis (Whooping Cough) vaccines OR proof of immunity via titer
  • Attend an in person information meeting with a parent
  • Attend an in person orientation session
  • Complete online training

College Students

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Commit to all dates outlined for each session (there are no alternative dates offered)
  • Complete and pass a background check
  • Complete 2 rounds of tuberculosis screening OR 1 tuberculosis blood test
  • Provide confirmation of receiving the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella (Chickenpox), Tdap for Pertussis (Whooping Cough) vaccines OR proof of immunity via titer
  • Attend a virtual information meeting
  • Attend an in person orientation session
  • Complete online training

Key Dates and Times Per Hospital Location

Mandatory in person student-parent meeting (applies to high school students only)

  • April 17, 7 to 9 p.m., Inova Fairfax Medical Campus or
  • April 20, 10 a.m. to noon, Inova Center for Personalized Health
  • Special note: Attendance at only one student-parent meeting is required

Mandatory virtual information session (applies to college students only)

  • April 23, noon to 1 p.m. or
  • April 24, 5 to 6 p.m.
  • Special note: Attendance at only one session is required

Mandatory in person orientation

  • June 12, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Inova Fairfax Medical Campus

Mandatory session dates commitment

  • June 17 – August 18

Mandatory in person student-parent meeting (applies to high school students only)

  • April 20, 10 a.m. to noon, Inova Center for Personalized Health or
  • April 25, 6 to 7 p.m., Inova Alexandria Hospital
  • Special note: Attendance at only one student-parent meeting is required

Mandatory virtual information session (applies to college students only)

  • April 24, 2 to 3 p.m. or  
  • April 25, 2 to 3 p.m.
  • Special note: Attendance at only one session is required

Mandatory in person orientation

  • June 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Inova Alexandria Hospital

Mandatory session dates commitment

  • June 17 – August 11
  • Students serve two 3-4 hours shifts per week
  • Two absences are permitted during the length of the program

Mandatory in person student-parent meeting (applies to high school students only)

  • April 20, 10 a.m. to noon, Inova Center for Personalized Health or
  • May 1, 6 to 7 p.m., Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
  • Special note: Attendance at only one meeting is required

Mandatory virtual meet and greet session (applies to college students only)

  • April 16, 2 to 3 p.m. or
  • April 17, 10 to 11 a.m.
  • Special note: Attendance at only one meeting is required

Mandatory in person orientation

  • June 13, noon to 4 p.m., Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

Mandatory unit based orientation (position dependent)

  • June 14, 9 a.m. to noon, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

Mandatory session dates commitment

  • June 17 – August 11
  • Students serve two 3 hours shifts per week
  • Two absences are permitted during the length of the program

Mandatory in person student-parent meeting (applies to high school students only)

  • April 20, 10 a.m. to noon, Inova Center for Personalized Health or
  • May 6, 6 to 7 p.m., Inova Loudoun Hospital Lansdowne Campus
  • Special note: Attendance at only one meeting is required

Mandatory virtual meet and greet session (applies to college students only)

  • April 16, 2 p.m. or
  • April 17, 10 a.m.
  • Special note: Attendance at only one meeting is required

Mandatory in person orientation

  • June 20, noon to 4 p.m., Inova Loudoun Hospital

Mandatory in person unit based orientation (position dependent)

  • June 21, 9 a.m. to noon, Inova Loudoun Hospital

Mandatory session dates commitment

  • June 24 – August 18
  • Students serve two 3 hours shifts per week
  • Two absences are permitted during the length of the program

Mandatory in person student-parent meeting (applies to high school students only)

  • April 20, 10 a.m. to noon, Inova Center for Personalized Health or
  • April 25, 6 to 7 p.m. Inova Alexandria Hospital
  • Special note: Attendance at only one student-parent meeting is required

Mandatory virtual information session (applies to college students only)

  • April 24, 2 to 3 p.m. or 
  • April 25, 2 to 3 p.m. 
  • Special note: Attendance at only one session is required

Mandatory in person orientation

  • June 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

Mandatory session dates commitment

  • June 17 – August 11
  • Students serve two 3-4 hours shifts per week
  • Two absences are permitted during the length of the program