Program Overview
Thank you for your interest in St. Luke’s Summer Student Volunteer Program! This 10-week experience is designed for high school and college students (age 16+) who want to make a difference while learning about the hospital environment.
As a student volunteer, you will help create a welcoming atmosphere by guiding patients and visitors and providing wheelchair support on the hospital campus. These roles do not involve observation of medical procedures or direct patient care, but they give you a way to support your community while gaining insight into healthcare.
Refer to the information below for more program details, key dates, the application deadline, and orientation requirements. If you are available and can meet the requirements, we encourage you to apply.
Key Dates & Commitments
Program Duration: June 8 – August 14, 2026 (10 weeks)
Application Opens: March 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (link will be available for 48 hours)
Mandatory Orientation: June 5, 2026, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Minimum Commitment: 34 service hours (one 4-hour shift/week)
Shift Options: Morning: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or Afternoon: 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Days of Operation: Monday through Friday only
Vacation Allowance: Up to 2 missed shifts permitted during the ten-week program
Eligibility & Requirements
- You must be at least 16 years old at the time of application.
- You must attend mandatory orientation (note the date above).
- You must commit to a consistent weekly schedule.
- You must complete a screening process that includes:
- Urine drug screening
- Criminal background check (Social Security number required)
- Blood tests for tuberculosis, measles, mumps, and rubella
- Review of immunization records
- Proof of current flu vaccination (or agreement to receive one)
Learn More
For additional details about the Summer Student Volunteer Program, call 314-542-4768 or email volunteer@stlukes-stl.com.
You must be 16 years old at the time you submit your application. We invite you to apply for the following summer after you have turned 16.
Volunteer shift times are set, and full morning or afternoon shifts are required to meet the minimum requirement of 34 service hours. Arriving late or leaving early will mean you cannot successfully complete the program.
Unfortunately, you will not be able to apply until next summer. Please look for details about St. Luke’s Summer Student Volunteer Program early next year.
The volunteer program requires you to be available on the same day and same shift for the entire summer. A maximum of two vacation dates (missed shifts) is built into the session. Coordinating a regular schedule is necessary for our volunteer program to work effectively in conjunction with our hospital departments. You will not be able to volunteer if you are not available on a consistent weekday morning or afternoon for the entire summer.