College Student Volunteer
College student volunteers play an important role in creating a welcoming and positive experience for patients, families and visitors at Children’s Mercy.
Each opportunity uniquely supports our vision to create a world of wellbeing for children.
Explore volunteer opportunities
Year-round: We have temporarily paused onboarding for our college student volunteers.
Summer volunteer program: For students looking for a short-term commitment, the summer program offers a unique opportunity to make a difference while supporting patients and families. The next opportunity for summer programming is 2026. Applications will open in the spring of 2026.
More ways to get involved
For more ways to give:
- Consider making happy kits for our patients and families or organizing a fundraiser.
- Helping at the Donation Center assisting with projects such as sorting toys, organizing clothing donations, assembling educational packets or other various tasks we need assistance with. This one-time opportunity is available up to seven times a year.
Explore volunteer opportunities for college students
Every volunteer has the opportunity to provide comfort to patients, families and visitors, ensuring each and every person who walks through our doors has a positive experience while at Children’s Mercy.
Guest services and hospitality roles
Help make every visitor feel welcome and ensure they have the most comfortable visit possible from the moment they walk in the door and throughout their stay.
Outpatient roles
Help patients pass the time in waiting rooms with fun activities, as well as support important duties to help our clinics run smoothly.
Inpatient roles
Provide much needed support to the parents and patients spending time at Children’s Mercy through daytime and evening activities that help promote a positive experience during a difficult time.
Have questions about being a volunteer while in college?
Read our hospital volunteer FAQ for more information on becoming a volunteer at Children's Mercy.