Camp United

What is Camp United?

For 2013, Camp United is United Hospital’s summer volunteer program for high school and middle school students who volunter during the school year. It consists of six, two-week sessions throughout the summer. Camp United is the perfect solution for busy students who want to impact the community by volunteering.

Attend one two-week session and during this time you will help patients, families and staff at United Hospital by performing various duties in Guest Services, Patient Discharge Service, Gift Shop, and Patient Services. During these two weeks you will help people, learn about health care and reap the benefits of volunteering.

What previous “campers” have said about Camp United

• "Camp United was the highlight of my summer!"
• "Many people thanked me for my help, and I felt like I really affected their experience at United."
• "I felt responsible"
• "I didn’t have one most favorite experience. My entire time here at the hospital was amazing."

Things to know about Camp United

• Each two-week session runs Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Applicants must commit to be in attendance, for the entire day, for all 10 days of the session.
• Sign up for session preferences will occur at Camp United Orientation.
• There is no fee for this volunteer camp.
• Participants receive complimentary parking or one way bus pass and a meal credit each day they volunteer.

Camp United Placement Process

1. Volunteer a minimum of 35 hours during the school year in order to be considered for Camp United.
2. Camp United information will be mailed to existing United volunteers by March 2013.