Volunteers
Join us at St. David's North Austin Medical Center as a volunteer and support our commitment to community care.
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.
- 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.
- Interview: After your completed application packet has been received, it will be reviewed. Students selected for an interview will receive an email invitation.
- Complete required screenings
- 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 1.
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.
Steps to apply
- Apply: Applicants complete the online application.
- Applications are open from March 1 - April 12.
- There is a two-step application process, and all materials need to be submitted before April 12.
- Late submissions will not be accepted.
- 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 will 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 12.
- Interview: After your completed application packet has been received, it will be reviewed. Teens selected for an interview will receive an email invitation.
- Complete required screenings
- 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
- Submit volunteer application
- Attend volunteer interview
- Complete background investigation
- Complete health screening, including TB test if needed (provided by St. David’s)
- Attend a facility orientation
- Receive appropriate training to your assigned area of service