College Volunteer Program

The College Volunteer Program, offered at select HonorHealth medical centers, provides current undergraduate students with a unique opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in a healthcare setting. The program is offered for three 12-week sessions during the fall, spring, and summer semester.

Through the College Volunteer Program, students will also have the ability to explore various fields in healthcare and interact with an array of healthcare professionals through Future Healthcare Leaders sessions.

HonorHealth is seeking college students who are empathetic, inquisitive, reliable, and able to provide excellent customer service. Prior to applying, college students are asked to carefully consider the required time commitment. Volunteers do not perform clinical tasks. Volunteers serve in fill a variety of volunteer roles, focused on providing our patients and their families with an extra layer of care and comfort while at HonorHealth and supporting our staff so they can focus on clinical tasks.

Program Eligibility

Students must be enrolled in a college or university pursuing an undergraduate degree to be eligible. Students must have completed 15 credit hours at a college or university prior to applying for this program. Graduate students and students in a gap year between undergraduate and graduate school are not eligible for the College Volunteer Program, and they should complete the adult volunteer application to be considered for volunteer service.
 

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Program Schedule

Fall 2026

*Scottsdale Shea Medical Center interviews will take place at the end of July and middle of August.

Once a student is accepted, they do not need to reapply each semester. Students that aren’t accepted or miss the deadline are encouraged to reapply in future semesters. If you would like to receive an email when the application opens, please email studentvolunteers@honorhealth.com.
 

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Program Requirements

• The 12-week program is offered during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Students must be able to commit to a weekly, four-hour shift to participate.
• Two excused absences per semester are permitted. Students who receive a third absence during a semester may be removed from the program.
• Students volunteer for three semesters to complete the program. Students are encouraged to complete the three semesters consecutively, but students are allowed to take one semester off during the program. After completing the three semesters, students have the option to continue their service.
• Students are required to attend one Future Healthcare Leader session during each semester.
   

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Program Benefits

• Certificate upon successful completion of three semesters.
• Access to a variety of personal and professional Future Healthcare Leaders sessions.
• Eligible for a one-time shadow experience upon successful completion 
  of the program.
• Ability to request medical school reference letters.
   

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Once the application is open, you must submit an unofficial college transcript and complete a 1-page personal statement responding to the following questions. We recommend students have these documents ready prior to starting the application.
 

1. What is one aptitude or personal trait that will make you a great volunteer?

2. How will participating in the HonorHealth College Volunteer Program help you achieve your future goals?

3. College students juggle multiple priorities including school, jobs, research, and other extra-curricular activities. What is your availability for the upcoming semester and how will you prioritize the weekly commitment? Keep in mind, if accepted, you are required to volunteer 4 hours per week at the same time and day of week. You are allowed two absences over the 12-week semester.

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