Turning Teen Volunteers into Healthcare Leaders
Published June 25, 2026
(This podcast is Part 1 of a content series on Teen/Youth Volunteer Programs.)
What happens when hospitals stop treating teen volunteers as helpers and start empowering them as leaders? In this episode, Terri Ipsen sits down with Tracy Herrington and Tammy Rivera of CommonSpirit Health to explore an innovative teen volunteer program that develops leadership skills, builds confidence, and introduces young people to meaningful healthcare careers. Discover how giving teens responsibility today is helping shape the healthcare workforce of tomorrow.
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