Club or organization
Exploring (Learning for Life) Health Care Career Exploring
Exploring (Learning for Life) Health Care Career Exploring is a club or organization run by Exploring (Learning for Life).
- Who can join
- Not posted
- Status
- Not stated
- Season
- School year
- Cost
- $50 annual program parti
About the program
Exploring is a career education program affiliated with Scouting America. Health Care posts and clubs are hosted by local organizations such as hospitals and introduce careers including physician, dentist and psychologist.
Explorers take part in hands-on activities such as taking vital signs, reading X-rays and practicing physical therapy techniques, and network with health care professionals.
Key facts
- Run by
- Exploring (Learning for Life)
- Where
- Nationwide
- Who can join
- Not postedOpen to young men and women from 6th grade to 20 years old. Exploring clubs serve middle schoolers ages 10-14; Exploring posts serve ages 14-20.
- Commitment
- Posts and clubs typically meet twice a month during the school year
- Applications
- Not posted
- Cost
- $50 annual program participation; local posts may charge more for special activities or program fees
- To apply
- Join a local post or club
- Good fit for
- Pre-Med, Nursing and Health, Psychology and Social Work
Making the most of it on a college application
- Stay long enough to take on more responsibility, such as a second year or training new volunteers.
- Keep a log of hours and a few specific moments. They become the activities list entry and, often, an essay.
- Pair it with something that shows the same interest from another side, such as a class, a competition, or a summer program.
Email me the Health Care Career Exploring details
A link to this page, with the age rule and application window, plus similar programs.
Similar opportunities
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- When to apply
- 2026 applications opened February 9, 2026 at 3 p.m. and filled within an hour; next program information in January 2027 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- El Camino Health Junior Auxiliary Program
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- When to apply
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- When to apply
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- Who can join
- Ages 16 to 17
- When to apply
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- When to apply
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- HCA Houston Healthcare VolunTEEN Program
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- Who can join
- Ages 15 to 17
- When to apply
- Summer
| Opportunity | Where | Who can join | Commitment | When to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital Summer Junior Volunteer ProgramVolunteering · Hospital or health system | Houston, TX | 15 and up | Not posted | 2026 applications opened February 9, 2026 at 3 p.m. and filled within an hour; next program information in January 2027 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| El Camino Health Junior Auxiliary ProgramVolunteering · Hospital or health system | Mountain View, CA | 14 and up | At least one year; no summer-only programs | Annual application seminar; check back mid-January 2027 to register for the next seminar (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| Glen Cove Hospital (Northwell Health) Junior Volunteer ProgramVolunteering · Hospital or health system | Glen Cove, NY | Ages 16 to 18 | Not posted | Not posted |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Junior Volunteer ProgramVolunteering · Hospital or health system | NJ | Ages 16 to 17 | Minimum four hours per week and at least 80 hours per year | Not posted |
| Harris Health Summer Junior Volunteer ProgramVolunteering · Hospital or health system | Houston, TX | Not posted | Six weeks, 60+ hours (56+ at outpatient clinics), June 15 - July 23, 2026; two set days per week | Applications opened February 2 and closed February 16, 2026; first-come by site (past window; confirm next cycle) |
| HCA Houston Healthcare VolunTEEN ProgramVolunteering · Hospital or health system | Houston, TX | Ages 15 to 17 | Runs during the summer, typically June through August | Summer |
Pre-Med opportunitiesNursing and Health opportunitiesEvery opportunity
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to join Exploring (Learning for Life) Health Care Career Exploring?
Exploring (Learning for Life) does not post an age rule on the page we read. Open to young men and women from 6th grade to 20 years old. Exploring clubs serve middle schoolers ages 10-14; Exploring posts serve ages 14-20.
How many hours does Exploring (Learning for Life) Health Care Career Exploring require?
Posts and clubs typically meet twice a month during the school year
What do you need to apply?
Join a local post or club.
Sources and method
Suggested attribution: Dewey Smart. “Exploring (Learning for Life) Health Care Career Exploring”. https://www.deweysmart.com/opportunities/exploring-health-care-career.
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