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High School Student Volunteer

Currently, we do not have opportunities available for high school students and will not be offering a traditional, weekly summer volunteer program for 2024.

We will be offering single-day volunteer opportunities only available to high school students. These opportunities will be offered once per month during June, July and August. Sign-ups can be found here and will begin on May 1. *Single-day volunteer opportunities will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

For other high school student opportunities offered at Children’s Mercy and within the community, please visit our For High School Students page.

For more ways to give, consider making happy kits for our patients and families or organizing a fundraiser.

Get experience and give back as a volunteer

 

High school volunteers like you play an important role in helping the families Children’s Mercy serves have a positive experience.

From helping families find where they are going to entertaining kids in the waiting room, you’ll make a BIG difference in any role you take on. And, you’ll earn credit for volunteering!

As a high school student volunteer, you can’t shadow the medical staff or watch procedures, but you will get experience in a hospital setting and make a difference for kids and families when they need it most.

Explore volunteer opportunities for high school students

 

High school student volunteers support the Children’s Mercy staff, as well as help make the experience here a positive one for patients, families and visitors.

Each opportunity uniquely supports our mission to transform the lives of kids cared for at Children’s Mercy.

Guest services & hospitality roles

Help make every visitor feel welcome and ensure they feel comfortable from the moment they walk in the door and throughout their time at the hospital.

Outpatient roles

Engage patients and their families in fun activities to help pass time in the waiting room areas throughout the hospital.

Have questions about being a high school student volunteer?

Read our hospital volunteer FAQ for more information on becoming a volunteer at Children's Mercy.