Regional One Health places a tremendous value on innovation, technological advancement, and excellent educational opportunities within the healthcare arena. As we strive to be the premier academic hospital in the region, we foster efforts to educate the newer generations who show interest in math, science, and other healthcare areas.

The Teenteer Program is a Summer Program for high school students that provides exposure to the many careers in the healthcare environment while providing service to their community. As part of this program, teens receive volunteer experience and become familiar with the hospital setting.

The Teenteer Program is a special experience for high school students that provides exposure to the many careers within the Regional One Health organization. As part of this program, teens receive volunteer experience hours and become familiar with the hospital setting.

The Teenteer Program is very competitive and only takes those students who have a vested interest in the healthcare industry, serving their community, and who can meet the required commitment of the program. The number of students accepted into each program will vary per year.

Commitment

The Teenteer Program is scheduled for the week of June 10-12, 2025. This program is open to high school students, ages 16-18.

Qualifications

All Teenteer volunteers must be at least sixteen years of age by the first day of the session and must be entering or a current high school student. As with all volunteer opportunities here at Regional One Health, all application requirements must be completed before being considered for the program. Each Teenteer applicant must submit two reference letters and a copy of the most recent report card or progress report along with the online application and essay.

Participants in the Teenteer Program will have increased engagement within the healthcare profession. The students will be challenged to explore the healthcare professionals within the Regional One Health organization.

Key Application Dates

  • Application Opens:  Currently open
  • Application Closes: May 23, 2025 or until space is filled
  • Deadline to Notify Students: May 30, 2025

Application

If you are interested in becoming a Teenteer, please complete the online Teen Volunteer Application and the following:

Please scan and email or mail all application materials to:
Teenteer Volunteer Program
Regional One Health
877 Jefferson Ave.
Memphis, TN 38103

For more information, please contact Volunteer Services at [email protected] or 901.545.7247.