Teen Board Application 24-25

Norton Children's Hospital Foundation Teen Board Program

2024-2025 School Year
The Norton Children's Hospital Foundation Teen Board and Teen Ambassador Programs are fun organizations that meet to share ideas and help the kids at Norton Children's Hospital through fundraising, events, volunteering and special projects.

Teen Board is exclusive to high school students in the Louisville and Southern Indiana area. To participate in Teen Board you must be a current or rising Junior or Senior. The Teen Board will have required monthly meetings, volunteer opportutnites and fundraising expectations. Please read through the following expectations to ensure you are prepared to follow through on this commitment. We look forward to reviewing your application!

APPILCATIONS WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY, JULY 19th at 5 p.m.

Teen Board Expectations
- Attend a mandatory orientation session in August.
- Attend all scheduled meetings. (Max one meeting per month)
  - If an absence is necessary, please notify Toree Parrish by email at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
  - If two or more meetings are missed without notification, you may be up for dismissal from the Teen Board.
- Each member of the Teen Board must volunteer for a minimum of 16 hours each year with Norton Children's Hospital or the Norton Children's Hospital Foundation. Teen Board meetings are included in volunteer hours.
- Treat all volunteers, patients, families and fellow board members/ambassadors with respect and generosity.
- Be an outstanding representative of the Foundation at all events and volunteer opportutnties by listening to directions, problem solving, and offering help in all areas when needed.
- Make the most of Teen Board by being present and engaging in discussions during meetings and assignments during events.
- Be a champion for fundraising for Norton Children's Hospital in your high school or other groups you are involved in.
- Raise funds for Norton Children's Hospital and think outside the box for fundraising ideas.
By clicking the box below you acknowledge you have read through the basic expectations of being a part of the Teen Board program.*

YES! I am ready to apply.

Name*

First NameLast Name
Please indicate your application type:

I am a new applicant to Teen BoardPrevious Teen Ambassador and now applying for Teen BoardI am a returning Teen Board applicant
Please select the grade you will be entering for the 2024-2025 school year.*
What high school do you attend (Please use the full name of your school)*
Home Address*

Street Address

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Postal / Zip Code
Cell Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Home Phone Number
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Personal Email Address*
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Parent or Guardian Name*

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Parent or Guardian Email*
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Does your parent or guardian want to receive Norton Children's Hospital Foundation email updates?*

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Teen Board meetings will be held on EITHER Monday or Wednesday evenings. Please indicate your availability. These meetings will be held at a maximum of 1 time per month. Location is TBD. (Please choose all that you are available for).*

Monday 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.Monday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.Wednesday 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.Wednesday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Please upload a resume that includes all extracurricular activities and any practice schedules or meetings you may already have. *

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Being a part of the Teen Board Program is a rewarding, yet selective experience. Please take a moment to thoughtfully answer the questions below.
1. Why do you want to be a part of the Teen Board Program? If applying to return to Teen Ambassadors, please indicate one thing you would change or something you would personally improve upon to elevate your experience this year as opposed to last year. *
2. Part of the purpose of the Teen Board is to further impact fundraising efforts for Norton Children's Hospital. What skills do you have that would be beneficial to those fundraising efforts? *
3. What are you looking forward to most if selected or returning to the Teen Board Program?
4. What experience or skills do you hope to gain by being a member of our Teen Board Program? *
5. Have you ever been involved with or volunteered for Norton Children's Hospital or Norton Children's Hospital Foundation? If yes, please provide additional information about your past experiences. *
6. Which Children's Hospital Foundation events are you most interested in participating in and why? You can explore all of our opportunities http://www.HelpNortonChildrens.com to learn more.*
Please provide one letter of recommendation from a teacher, community leader or mentor. If your recommender would prefer to send this letter directly to the Foundation, they may do so by emailing Toree Parrish at toree.parrish@nortonhealthcare.org .

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