College Student Volunteer Program
The 2025 Spring Semester application is now closed.
The Summer 2025 Session application will be open from Monday, February 24th through Friday, March 7th at 4:00pm.
Our college volunteers are integral, bringing diverse talents, perspectives, and a unified dedication that greatly aids our patients. Volunteering provides a chance to positively impact the lives of patients and families while also acquiring new skills and drawing upon a wealth of life experiences. Whether directly assisting patients and families or assisting with other roles in stimulating environments without direct patient care, there are fulfilling opportunities for all volunteers.
Requirements:
*Please be aware, your volunteer placement cannot be counted as hours for any fieldwork placement, practicum, or internship requirements associated with college courses.
- Must be taking 16 or fewer credits for the semester in which you are applying
- Ability to commit to volunteering one, 4-hour shift, each week
- Must be available for the entire semester; missing no more than 2 weeks
- Attend a mandatory virtual orientation on Saturday, January 25th at 9 AM
- This orientation session is for applicants who have successfully interviewed and been invited to join our program.
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What Volunteering is...
- Serving the community with compassion and empathy
- Supporting staff, patients, and visitors
- Exploring diverse healthcare professions and developing new skills
- Acquiring volunteer hours which help build a professional resume
What Volunteering is not...
- An internship, practicum, fieldwork placement, or job
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers assist in a variety of areas throughout the hospital. All volunteer assistance is valuable, whether greeting or escorting patients and visitors, running errands for hospital staff, delivering patient items, or stocking supplies.
Please click here for more information about our current volunteer opportunities
Commitment:
College student volunteers are required to volunteer for one, 4-hour shift per week. Volunteers must be available for the entire semester, missing no more than 2 shifts per semester.
Volunteer shifts are typically Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm, or 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm, but may slightly vary per assignment.
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