High School Shadowing

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Shadowing for high school juniors and seniors is limited to 4 hours total unless by special arrangement. All high school applicants requesting shadowing placement with Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic must meet the following requirements prior to the start of placement:

• Complete the required application and orientation documents.
• The application must be signed by student and parent/guardian if the student is not yet 18.
• All shadowing placements are subject to a criminal background check.
• Upon placement approval, all shadowing candidates must agree to complete and return timesheets and evaluation forms as provided.
• Placement with Yakima Vallery Farm Workers Clinic is subject to the above terms and staff availability.

The following additional information is required a minimum of 10 business days before the placement start date. You may send us electronic copies of the following documents when you apply:

• A statement explaining why you selected Yakima Vallery Farm Workers Clinic for your shadowing with a list of 3 learning goals for the experience.
• Proof of current Two-Step Tuberculosis Skin Test or other acceptable documentation of TB status.

Senior Project Requirements

High school seniors may be approved to complete shadowing for 8-16 hours in total. If you need more than 16 hours total, please make arrangements to complete the additional hours elsewhere. The following information is required a minimum of 15 business days before the placement start date:

• Complete required application (signed by parent/guardian if the student is less than 18 years old) and orientation documents.
• Criminal background check as completed by Yakima Vallery Farm Workers Clinic.

You may send us electronic copies of the following documents when you apply

• A copy of your project proposal explaining why you selected Yakima Vallery Farm Workers Clinic and 3-5 specific learning goals. This must be signed by the student and school advisor.
• Proof of current Two-Step Tuberculosis Skin Test or other acceptable documentation of TB status.
• Seasonal Influenza vaccination.
• All health tests are candidate responsibility and expense.

Additional Information

• Upon placement approval, all shadowing candidates agree to complete and return timesheets as provided.
• Placement with Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is subject to the above terms and staff availability.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact students@yvfwc.org.