College Student Volunteer Program
The Summer 2025 Session application is now closed.
The Fall 2025 Semester application will be open Monday, July 7th - Friday, July 18th at 4pm.
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.
Fall 2025 Semester
Application: July 7 - July 18 at 4:00pm
Interview Week: Week of July 28, 2025
Acceptance Emails: August 8, 2025
Health Clearance Deadline: September 5, 2025
New College Volunteers Start: Week of September 15, 2025
Last Week of Semester: Week of December 15, 2025
Spring 2026 Semester
Application: October 10 - October 24 at 4:00pm
Interview Week: Week of November 3, 2025
Acceptance Emails: November 21, 2025
Health Clearance Deadline: January 16, 2026
New College Volunteers Start: Week of January 26, 2026
Last Week of Semester: Week of April 30, 2026
Requirements:
- 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 Thursday, May 15th at 9 AM
- This orientation session is for applicants who have successfully interviewed and been invited to join our program.
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.
| Updated March 2025 |
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Please contact [email protected] or 315-464-5180 with any questions |