Students

Volunteer Age Requirements

To ensure compliance with federal healthcare privacy regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), all volunteers at LifeSpring Community Health must be at least 18 years of age. As a healthcare organization, we handle protected health information that requires strict confidentiality safeguards. Our volunteers may be exposed to sensitive patient data during their service, and HIPAA mandates that we maintain appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect this information. By establishing this age requirement, we ensure that all volunteers have reached legal adulthood and possess the maturity necessary to understand and comply with our privacy policies and federal regulations. We appreciate your understanding of this policy and encourage younger individuals interested in healthcare to explore age-appropriate opportunities, such as Future Docs.

College Students

Are you a college student looking to fulfill a field education requirement? LifeSpring Community Health is committed to supporting student learning experiences when our resources allow.

To inquire about field education placement with LifeSpring to meet your class requirements, please email jill.fikkert@lifespringcommunityhealth.org with the following information:

●     Your program of study

●     Course requirements and objectives

●     Preferred dates and time commitment

●     Areas of interest (if applicable)

Important Information: Availability: While we value student education and want to accommodate as many requests as possible, LifeSpring has finite resources. Each request will be reviewed individually to determine availability and ensure we can provide a meaningful experience while maintaining quality care for our patients.

Requirements: Students approved for class-based volunteering do not need to complete a full volunteer packet. However, you will be required to:

  • Sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA)

  • Complete HIPAA training

  • Complete OSHA training (if placement is clinical in nature)

We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how we can support your educational goals while serving our community together!