MUSC medical center's volunteer and guest services office has relocated its operation to Room 101, North Tower, adjacent to the admissions office (main entrance). The move helped accommodate the new MUSC Children's Hospital and Women's Services volunteer office, located in Room 101 of the Children's Hospital lobby.

This summer, from June to August, teenage students have a chance to explore their interests in science and gain experiences working in a health care environment at MUSC. Students assist patients, families, visitors and work with hospital employees in various departments throughout the medical center for three-week sessions.

MUSC Candy Striper volunteers Kennede Duncan, 14, left, and Nora Rudolph, 14, depart with a cart of fresh coffee, snacks, magazines and other reading to share with patients and visitors.

Participants must be at least 14 years old by the program's orientation date and complete an online application and meet a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Because of the volume of applications received and requirements, MUSC volunteer services may not be able to place every applicant.

A total of 25 junior volunteers will complete an orientation July 11 with the volunteer session scheduled July 18 to Aug. 5 and working hours set between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., weekdays.

For information, call 792-3580 or visit http://www.muschealth.com/volunteer/candystriper.htm.