Modernizing Student Volunteering
Published January 2, 2024


Do you want to know the secret to creating a vibrant and sustainable volunteer workforce? Faced with challenges from the changing demographics of its volunteers, Tampa General Hospital modernized its volunteer program by focusing on recruiting students. Through customized training designed specifically for youth, TGH has inspired a new generation of volunteers which has created a career path for many into the hospital’s talent pipeline.
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