The recruitment and onboarding of new volunteers remains suspended for hospital-based programs, but we welcome those applicants 16+ years to apply at our resale stores in McLean and Springfield. Applicants are required to provide confirmation of having received the COVID-19 vaccine.
While many of our volunteer assignments provide clinical and patient interaction, you will not be shadowing doctors or other clinical personnel while volunteering. For more information on those opportunities, visit the Clinical Education & Research website.
Due to interest in our program, students available during the summer months only are selected via lottery. See "Summer Only College Student Volunteer Program" above for details on how to register for the lottery.
A shift is 3-4 hours depending on the service area assignment.
Within one week of attending the training class.
You’ll be given 4-5 weeks to complete all requirements.
We’ll respond to all applications within 10 days of the close of registration.
The volunteer needs of the hospital change regularly. We encourage you to register again in the future.
Important safety requirements for being in a hospital setting will be reviewed, you’ll receive your I.D. badge and uniform, and you’ll be guided on a short tour of the hospital and your assignment area.
Unfortunately, we're unable to accommodate students interested in volunteering during winter break only.
We ask volunteers to commitment to the same day and time for a minimum of six months; however, we’ll do the best we can to accommodate a change in your volunteer schedule due to an academic schedule conflict.
Most of our volunteer assignments support clinical areas, but they are not performing clinical activities, so check with your school to see if our program satisfies their requirement
