Observation Volunteer Application

This application is for shadowing at Henry Ford Hospital - Main Campus (Detroit) only.

Thank you for your interest in an observership/shadowing opportunity at Henry Ford Health.

Please understand the following information about observerships/shadowing opportunities:

1. We exclusively consider applications from individuals meeting all the following criteria:
   1. Enrolled in an educational program mandating shadowing/observing, or actively applying for such a program.
      *If this does not apply, please do not submit this form. Instead, you may explore our Volunteer program(s) for valuable experience within our hospitals or medical centers.
   2. Residing in the United States at the time of shadowing/observing, or legally in the U.S. during the shadowing/observing period.
   3. Aged 18 or older and a high school graduate or possessing a G.E.D. prior to shadowing/observing.
      *If not, please do not submit this form. Instead, you may explore our West Bloomfield Teen Volunteer program or our Detroit Teen Volunteer program to gain experience within our hospitals or medical centers.
   4.  Individual must identify the Henry Ford Health employee they would like to shadow/observe, and the employee must have already agreed to this shadowing/observing experience.
2. All shadowing/observing is unpaid.
3. Shadowing/observing is restricted to two 8-hour days or three 4-hour days within a 12-month period per student.
4. Applications are reviewed in the order of submission.
5.  Health requirements to shadow include a TB Test; MMR Vaccine, TDap Vaccine, and Flu Vaccine (during flu season).

Only if you acknowledge and understand the information above, please complete the Pre-Application below.