Trojan Health Volunteers
Overview
USC Dornsife’s Trojan Health Volunteers (THV) is an organization under the Joint Educational Project (JEP) at the University of Southern California that gives undergraduate students the opportunity to obtain valuable volunteering experience in a healthcare context. Additional academic components of THV include discussions on contemporary healthcare, speaker events with established physicians, and a journal club focusing on literature within healthcare.
How Do I Apply?
Fall 2025 Information
THV applications will open on August 25th and will remain open until September 5th, 11:59PM.
THV will be holding September 11th, 5-6pm. Details of the location will be provided upon release of site decisions. Please note, spots are not guaranteed and fill up quickly
- Requirements: You must have completed at least one semester at USC
- Go to this: Link to the application
Overview of the tentative timeline for the 2025 Fall semester:
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Aug 25th: Applications Open
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Aug 25th: Returning Student Submission
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Sept 5th: Application Deadline
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Sept 8th: New Student Application Decision Release
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TBD: New Student Orientation
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Sept 14th: Site Information Release
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Sept 17th: Site Change/Hiatus Deadline at 11:59PM
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Sept 18th: Final Site Information Release
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Dec 1st – Dec 3rd: Extra Credit
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Note: You do not need to have a pre-med emphasis!
Any questions? Email jepthv@usc.edu
THV Partner Sites (preliminary)
Looking to become a partner site? Email jepthv@usc.edu and we will get back to you ASAP.
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LOCATION: 1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Roughly 30 minute commute using the USC shuttle
OVERVIEW: In-person volunteering position (usually lasts 6 months, minimum of 100 hours, shifts must be at least 4 hours).
First 60 hrs consist of employee entrances (escorting and directing people that come into the hospital)
After the first 60 hrs, you can then start volunteering in designated nursing units, answer phone calls, do patient rounds, provide comfort to patients on their deathbed, clerical duties, etc.
CLEARANCES: Background check, COVID vaccinations, attendance of virtual meeting, TB test, vaccinations (additional requirements outlined during orientation) -
LOCATION: 403 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007
- Roughly a 15 minute commute using public transportation
- Walking distance
OVERVIEW: In-person volunteering position (usually lasts 6 months, minimum of 100 hours, shifts must be at least 4 hours).
Patient advocacy, clerical work, and assistance with patient events and rehab
CLEARANCES: COVID vaccinations, TB test (current within the last 90 days), HIPAA training, health state advisory, possible background check, vaccinations (additional requirements outlined during orientation)
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LOCATION: VARIOUS LOCATIONS
- Will require personal transportation (We will not provide reimbursement)
DESCRIPTION: In-person volunteering position (anywhere between 3-15 months, shifts must be at least 4 hours a week).
- There is a one-time tuition fee ranging from $232 to $509
- This site is the most hands-on of all the sites
- After training, you actually get to interact with patients on a deeper level, patient contact will be allowed (unique amongst all the sites)
CLEARANCES: Completion of CPR training, additional application with interview, COVID vaccinations, background check, TB test, vaccinations (additional requirements outlined during orientation)
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LOCATION: 8700 Beverly Blvd #2900A, Los Angeles, CA 90048
- Roughly 30-40 minute commute, will require personal transportation
DESCRIPTION: In-person volunteering position (usually lasts 6 months, minimum of 100 hours, shifts must be at least 4 hours).
CLEARANCES: TBD
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IN-PERSON: Volunteering available year round. Requires a minimum commitment of 200 hours to successfully complete the program. A minimum commitment of 5 hours per week is required — 8am – 8pm, Monday – Friday are the available volunteer hours
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Location: 1401 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015. Overview: IN-PERSON volunteering position: Emergency Room – students will have the opportunity to work within a 24-hour shift in the Emergency Room Department of the hospital. Shifts are available Monday-Sunday. You will not be working 24-hours straight, but will be able to choose your shift time/duration within those 24 hours with the site coordinator. Clearances: COVID Vaccine, you must be a junior or senior
Other Academic Opportunities
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Three THV discussions are held per semester covering a wide range of issues within contemporary healthcare. Discussions are led by the Director, Assistant Director, and Journal Club Leader. While discussions are open to every THV student, first and second semester THV students are required to come to two discussions per semester, and third+ semester THV students are required to attend one discussion per semester.
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Two THV Speaker Events are held per semester, bringing in USC Professors, Research Principal Investigators, Doctors, EMTs, and more to talk to students about career opportunities within the pre-health sector. While speaker events are open to every THV student, all THV students must attend at least one speaker event per semester.
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THV students can participate in Journal Club, giving them an opportunity to read and discuss literature about the healthcare field. Journal Club can either be used as a substitute for a site or can be done in addition to volunteering.
Staff Office Hours
Fall 2025 Director – Christine Cheon
Email: jepthv@usc.edu
Fall 2025 Office Hours:
Mon: 2-5, Tues: 11-12:30 & 1;45-3:15, Wed: 2-5, and Thurs: 11-3 & 3-5 (virtual)
Fall 2025 Assistant Director – Emely Amador-Menzie
Email: jepthv@usc.edu
Spring 2025 Office Hours:
Mon: 11-3, Tues: 9-11 (virtual) & 3:30-5:00, Wed: 2-5, Thurs: 2-5
Fall 2025 Co-Discussion Chair
Abdullah Hisham S Alkuraya
Our Co-Discussion Chairs lead insightful discussions and journal clubs on contemporary healthcare.

Fall 2025 Co-Discussion Chair
Lillian Bernal
Our Co-Discussion Chairs lead insightful discussions and journal clubs on contemporary healthcare.
Fall 2025 Social Media Chair
Contact Us
USC Joint Educational Project
801 West 34th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0471