College Volunteer Program

Thank you for your interest in our College Student Volunteer Program! By joining our college program, you are given a unique opportunity to experience a healthcare setting while gaining personal satisfaction through helping others. Our student volunteers make a lasting impression on our patients, visitors, and staff.

Student Volunteer placement

College student volunteers are asked to contribute a minimum of two consecutive semesters of service, or 40 volunteer service hours per semester. All student volunteers will begin their first semester at one of our volunteer desk assignments. This area allows you to become familiar with the hospital while allowing us to ensure these high priority areas are staffed. After your first semester, you may have the ability to transfer to a clinical or non-clinical assignment based on availability and need. Weekend and evening shifts are limited.

Steps to apply:

Apply: Applicants should complete the online application during the applicable application periods. (Oct 1 through November 30 to begin service in Spring or May 1 through June 30 for service beginning in Fall) We will accept college applications outside these periods and upon acceptance into the program, place according to any vacancies we have.

  1. Submit additional paperwork: Once your initial application has been received, you will receive an email with the additional paperwork needed to complete your application. Additional paperwork needed with include:
    • Student Agreement Form
    • Two (2) letters of recommendation (submitted in signature sealed envelopes)
    • Short Answer Essay Questions
    • Immunization records
      Note: Completed application packets due no later than December 15 for spring starts and July 15 for fall starts.
  2. Interview: After your completed application packet has been received, it will be reviewed. Students selected for an interview will receive an email invitation.
  3. Complete required screenings
  4. Attend Orientation (by invitation only)

Teen Summer Volunteer Program

Our teen summer program gives you a unique opportunity to gain experience in a healthcare setting while gaining personal satisfaction through volunteer service. High school students ages 16-18 are invited to participate in our summer program. Teens must be 16 by June 1st.

The summer program is a 7-8 week program typically from the first week of June through the end of July. Students must be available for the entire length of the program. Teens volunteer two shifts per week, each lasting 4 hours. Students may miss up to two service days with prior request. Students will be able to requests the days and times that work best for them. You will be assigned to serve in one of our information desk positions. This position allows our volunteers to have the most interaction with others. You have a huge impact on the patient and visitor experience while acting as the first point of contact. You are able to let your superstar personable skills shine while helping visitors with many aspects of their visit. This position supports our patients, employees and visitors. It is a busy area that offers a variety of tasks including offering directions, patient escorts, lab runs, discharges, wheelchair roundups, in-hospital deliveries to patients…and more.

Steps to apply:

  1. Apply: Applicants complete the online application form from February 15 through March 30.
  2. Submit additional paperwork: Once your initial application has been received, you will receive an email with the additional paperwork needed to complete your application. Additional paperwork needed with include:
    • Teen/Parent agreement form
    • Two (2) letters of recommendation
    • Short Answer Essay Questions
    • Immunization records
      Note: Completed application packets due no later than April 15.
  3. Interview: After your completed application packet has been received, it will be reviewed. Teens selected for an interview will receive an email invitation.
  4. Complete required screenings
  5. Attend Orientation (by invitation only)

Adult Volunteers

To become a volunteer at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center please submit an application and consent to a background check. Once your application has been submitted, our Volunteer Coordinator or a volunteer representative will contact you within ten business days.

Orientation process for adult volunteers:

  1. Submit volunteer application
  2. Attend volunteer interview
  3. Complete background investigation
  4. Complete health screening, including TB test if needed (provided by St. David’s)
  5. Attend a facility orientation
  6. Receive appropriate training to your assigned area of service