Duke University Hospital is pleased to offer a volunteer program for college students. Although the program is designed to meet core competencies for students considering a career in health professions, volunteering is open to all majors.Program Requirements For New and Returning Volunteers
- Be at least 18 years old.
- The expected volunteer commitment is a minimum of 2 academic semesters.
- Weekly volunteer attendance of a minimum of 2 to 4 hours per week is required based on the department’s scheduling needs. These will be noted in the position descriptions.
- Once assigned, these programs will be counting on your assistance. Your academic advisor may request attendance information at any time.
- Excessive absences may be cause for dismissal from the volunteer program.
Summer College Student Program
- The Application Process for summer volunteers begins in mid-March and closes in May.
- We are not currently accepting applications for the Summer College Volunteer Program.
- The Summer Volunteer Session runs from mid-May to late August.
- Summer Commitment – You must be able to commit a minimum of 50-100 hours (depending on the requirements of the program) for at least 10 weeks between May and August.
- Successful candidates must be 18 or older and have completed freshman year of college in good standing.
Fall College Student Program
- The Application Process for fall volunteers begins mid-July and closes mid-August. The Fall Volunteer Session runs from September 14, 2019 to December 6, 2019.
- We are not currently accepting applications for the Fall College Volunteer Program.
Spring College Student Program
- The Application Process for spring volunteers begins in mid-October and closes in mid-November.
- We are not currently accepting applications for the Spring College Volunteer Program.
- The Spring Volunteer Session runs from January to mid-May.