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College Volunteers

Be part of shaping tomorrow's health care.

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Discover your potential while giving back.

Explore the dynamic world of healthcare by volunteering at St. Luke’s. As a College Volunteer, you’ll gain practical experience working with patients, experts in their fields, and more—all while contributing to the future of patient-first medicine. So take advantage of this opportunity to broaden your horizons, expand your knowledge, and help us achieve our collective goal: providing compassionate, innovative health care.

Application process

College volunteers make a difference in the lives of our patients, staff, and visitors. To explore health care opportunities, complete all three required steps in our application process. Then we’ll contact you to schedule an interview.

Please check your email regularly, including junk/spam folders, for updates and communications throughout the process.

Print, read and sign these forms. Take a picture or pdf to upload into the registration form. Forms must have a physical signature.

Complete the Online Registration Form and regularly check your email—including spam and junk folders—for updates and communications throughout this process.

Note: All volunteers must receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Fill out registration form

Secure two references from individuals outside of your family and friends. To do so, send them the Volunteer Reference Form.

Note: References will be forwarded automatically to the appropriate department.

Share the volunteer reference form

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Departments

Where are college students volunteering?

  • Emergency Department
  • Patient Advocate (inpatient units)
  • Outpatient Surgery/GI/Procedure Units
  • Acute Rehab (inpatient physical, occupational, speech therapy)
  • Outpatient Adult and Pediatric Rehab (physical, occupational, speech therapy)
  • Infusion Center (outpatient oncology infusion)
  • Pharmacy
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Benefits

Volunteer where you can learn and grow.

  • Learn more about health care careers.
  • Gain a better understanding of the college and technical program application processes.
  • Accumulate hours for prospective clinical programs.
  • Develop skills to help you succeed professionally.
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fall / spring / summer

Research Program

Through the Research Program, you'll enter the medical world at the forefront of today’s healthcare advancements, gaining unparalleled insights and expertise. This interactive experience allows you to contribute to life-changing medical research, including using new technologies and innovative techniques.
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Specialty college programs

From medical research to patient-facing care, we offer several programs to jumpstart your career.

fall / spring / summer

Physician Assistant Observer Program

In the Physician Assistant Observer Program, you'll be immersed in the collaborative environment where physician assistants thrive. This initiative provides you with interactive experiences in patient care and medical procedures, helping you establish yourself as a future health care professional.
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Summer

Physician Observer Program

The Physician Observer Program gives you the opportunity to shadow experienced physicians, offering you a glimpse into the world of medicine. Through interactive experiences and mentorship, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of healthcare, establishing a solid foundation for a future career in the field.
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