College Volunteering

Volunteering as a college student can be a very valuable experience.  It enables you to give back to the community and learn more about the healthcare field.  We are glad you are considering a volunteer placement at WakeMed.

Do You Meet Eligibility Requirements?

• Must be 18 years or older. High school students must refer to Junior Volunteering.
• If you are actively seeking employment, we ask that you please wait to apply until you are established in your new job to ensure you know your schedule and can commit to 6 months of service.
• Apply for only one hospital location. (Additional hospital assignments can be added after starting)
• MUST be able to commit to a minimum 6 months of service.
• MUST be available to volunteer 1-day a week on a regular set day and time. (Limited weekend openings).
• MUST be cleared by Occupational Health for:
  • Flu vaccine — Annual requirement during flu season. Religious and medical exemptions are allowed if approved by Occupation Health. 
  • Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine
  • Chickenpox (Varicella) vaccine
  • Tdap vaccine
  • Tuberculosis (TB) Screening
• ABLE to communicate well in English (second language skills are a plus). 
• WE do not accept applications for court ordered community service hours. 
• Volunteer Services is only able to provide verification of volunteer hours served. 
• All applications are reviewed in full entirety and submission of an application does not guarantee placement. 
• If you are interested in job shadowing opportunity or internship please email our Workforce Development department.
• Processing time for applications can take 3- 5 weeks.

Comprehensive testing, training and orientation are provided for each of our applicants. As a result, we ask for a significant commitment from our volunteers.