Teen Volunteers

Teen Hero Volunteer Opportunities

The Norman Regional Teen Hero volunteer program is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Summer of Service session hosted June 9 — August 8.

Teen Volunteer Application

The program is open to incoming freshmen, or 14 years of age, thru seniors in high school. Teens must be available to volunteer 6 of the 9 weeks during the summer. Applications are due no later than May 2 and will be reviewed in the order they are received.

Applicants will be asked to participate in the group interview session. A limited number of applicants will be selected to participate in the program. Once selected, applicants will be required to complete the following:

• Orientation – Each volunteer must attend a two-hour orientation session with a parent or guardian.
• Tuberculin Screening – Mandatory for all volunteers and given free of charge at the hospital.
• Flu Shot – Mandatory for all volunteers participating in the program between October and April.
• Immunization Records – Proof of vaccination for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella are a requirement.
• Uniform – Volunteers must purchase a uniform top for $10.
• Annual Education – Annual education is once a year and attendance is required by all active volunteers.

The applicant and a parent/guardian must be able to attend one of the following mandatory sessions:

• Thursday, May 15, 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 21, 4:00 p.m.

To Apply:

1. Applicants must be incoming freshmen, or 14 years of age, thru seniors in high school.
2. Complete the application online.
3. Submit a 100-word essay: “Why I would like to be a Teen Hero Volunteer."
4. Submit a letter of reference from a school, church or extracurricular organization official.
5. CLICK to Applyfor the 2025 Summer of Service

Participants are selected through an application process.

Summer Service Opportunities

• Daily Grind Coffee Shop
• Information Desk
• Gift Shop
• Health Club
• Scrub Shop
• Patient Rounding Cart

Teen Hero Benefits

Benefits of the Teen Hero Volunteer Program include:

1. Develop an understanding of service as role models.
2. Become familiar with the hospital environment.
3. Chance to participate in fund-raisers that benefit the community.
4. Helps develop a greater understanding of health and wellness.

If you have any questions please call 405-307-1789 or e-mail tricketts@nrh-ok.com.