FAIRHOPE, Ala. - The

Thomas Hospital Auxiliary is seeking students to participate in

their junior volunteer program this summer. This opportunity is

offered to high school students between the ages 14 to 17 with at

least a 3.0 grade point average who have an interest in

volunteering at Thomas Hospital. The goals of the program, chaired

by Thomas Hospital Auxilian Dottie South, are to give service to

the hospital, increase community understanding and interest in the

hospital and further interest in health careers.

"We are looking for

mature students who have good communication skills, a great

attitude, and a desire to learn and accept responsibility," South

said.

"This is a great opportunity for our area students to get involved

in hospital work early in their lives," Melita Willkie, manager of

volunteer services at Thomas Hospital, said. "We look forward to

offering them a wonderful place to volunteer and the opportunity to

provide a valuable service to their community."

Participants are asked

to attend an orientation class, complete a health screening, and

volunteer four hours per week between June 4 and July 27.

Applications are due to the Thomas Hospital Auxiliary office by

April 25 and an interest meeting for students and their parents

will be held May 10. Applications are available in the Thomas

Hospital Auxiliary office, from school counselors at area high

schools, or by contacting Melita Willkie at 279-5525 or

melita.willkie@infirmaryhealth.org.