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Volunteers younger than 18 years of age must apply to the Teen Program (seasonal).

Volunteers 18 and older not enrolled as a student must use the Adult application. Please click the link to switch to the Adult application: Adult Volunteer.

Questions about this application? Call us at volunteering@mdanderson.org.

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MD Anderson Cancer Center

Volunteer Services and Merchandising

College Volunteer Application

The MD Anderson College Program is designed to provide a rewarding volunteer experience and instill a lifetime spirit of commitment to volunteerism.

Participants will have the opportunity to provide customer service and support to patients and their families in a hospital setting, gain exposure to a variety of healthcare careers, learn effective communication, and improve leadership skills. We do not offer opportunities for clinical exposure or shadowing medical professionals.

Programs

Day Program: Opportunities are available only during the daytime, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Shifts are 3 to 4 hours with flexible shift sign up., ex: 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 12-4 p.m., 2-6 p.m.

Evening and Weekend Programs: Closed at this time

Program Requirements

Individuals 18 years and older enrolled in college
To provide consistent support to our patients, caregivers and staff, we require a minimum commitment of 6 months and 8 volunteer hours per month.
Complete preview orientation, application, forms and placement interview
Health Vaccinations: Flu (annually), Tuberculosis (TB) skin or blood test within the last 12 months, Chicken Pox history
Criminal background check clearance
Agree to wear the volunteer uniform: MD Anderson volunteer badge, blue jacket and mask (where applicable in required areas) that will be provided to you each shift.

Can you commit to volunteering a minimum of 6 months and 8 volunteer hours per month? (Required)

Are you willing to fulfill the vaccination requirements? (Required)

Are you willing to wear the volunteer uniform and MD Anderson-issued face mask during you volunteer shift?  MD Anderson volunteers are required to wear a standardized uniform that consists of a blue volunteer jacket, ID badge (provided on your first day) and in some required areas, an MD Anderson-issued face mask.  (Required)

Do you understand this program is not an opportunity for shadowing a medical professional? (Required)

Personal Information

Name prefix

* First name (preferred) (Required)

Middle name

* Family/last name (Required)

Name suffix

* First name (preferred) (Required)

Sounds like (phonetic) name

* DOB (Required)

* Address (Required)

Address Line 2

* City (Required)

State (Required)

* Zip Code (Required)

* Mobile phone (Required)

* E-mail address (Required)

Ethnicity (Optional)

Are you a U.S. Citizen?  (Required)  (If no, there will be an additional step at the interview.)

Emergency Contact Information

* Emergency contact name (Required)

* Relation to you (Required)

* Phone (Mobile) (Required)

Have you previously volunteered at MD Anderson? (Required)

College Information

* What college are you currently attending? (Required)

Are you part of an organization that has a partnership with Volunteer Services and Merchandising? If so, which one?

Are you volunteering to fulfill a school requirement?  (Required) 

* If yes, please explain.  (Required)

Other (Please specify):

* How long do you anticipate being a volunteer at MD Anderson? (required)  

* Please tell us why you want to volunteer at MD Anderson. Be as specific as possible and include: Characteristics and skills you possess that would benefit MD Anderson. Any previous volunteer experience Whether you have worked with patients and families. If so, what did you find rewarding about the experience? What placement is of interest to you and why?  

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