Thank you for your interest in volunteering at St. David’s Medical Center.
The St. David’s College Volunteer Program gives students a unique opportunity to experience a healthcare setting while gaining personal satisfaction through helping others. Our student volunteers work in departments throughout the hospital and make a lasting impression on our patients, visitors, and staff. Our college program is one of the largest in the city with over 250 students volunteering on a semester basis.
Student Volunteer Placement:
All new student volunteers will spend a semester volunteering in our Gift Shop or at the Volunteer Desk (no exceptions). These areas allow you to become familiar with the hospital while allowing us to ensure these high priority areas are staffed. After your first semester, you may choose from over 25 departments including the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Maternity Unit, Hyperbaric & Wound Care, and many more! Weekend and evening shifts are available. Students are asked to commit to a minimum of 40 volunteer hours per semester (3 hours per week).
To become a Volunteer:
Applications are accepted before the beginning of each semester (Fall, Spring, Summer). Our deadlines are firm to maintain fairness for all applicants. We will not accept student volunteers in the middle of a semester.
II. Submit Additional Paperwork: Once your initial application has been received, our office will email you the additional paperwork needed to complete your application. Please ensure we have your correct email address on file. Additional paperwork will include:
• Student agreement form
• Recommendation forms (2)
• Essay
• Background check
• Immunization records
III. Interviews: Interviews will be conducted during the month of May. Interviews will be scheduled once all application materials have been received.
IV. Orientation (by invitation): Details on orientation will be provided once accepted into the program. We are only able to accept 50 new students per semester.
Upcoming Semester Timelines:
Summer 2013
• Application Available: Monday, March 25
• Application Deadline: Monday, April 29
• Interviews: Early May
• Orientation: Monday, June 3rd at 5:30pm
Fall 2013
We have big changes coming to our student program! Please check back in July for more details.
What our students are saying:
“I love volunteering, and St. David's has allowed me have the opportunities to work closely with the medical field as well as having a great time each week.” (Fall 2009)
“St. David's gives amazing opportunities and has an amazing helpful staff!” (Summer 2008)
“I love volunteering at St. Davids! The time I spend at the hospital is by far my favorite time of the week.” (Fall 2010)