Volunteer
When you volunteer to help others, your own life benefits, too. Volunteering can reduce stress, increase happiness and improve self-confidence.
At NKC Health, our volunteers are vital to our mission to provide hope and healing to every life we touch. They are truly the heart of the hospital.
Our volunteers enjoy these benefits:
- Free meal
- Flexible shifts
- Annual event
- Personal joy
- New friends
Explore our volunteer opportunities. Be a part of something special ... be a hospital volunteer.
Apply online to be an adult volunteer at NKC Health.
Our adult volunteer program is for men and women age 18 and older.
Adult volunteer opportunities
- Answer phones and direct patient information calls
- Assist families in waiting areas.
- Assist with day-to-day hospital functions
- Compile patient information packets
- Copying, filing and typing
- Deliver flowers and mail to patient rooms
- Guide and/or transport visitors
- Help with department-specific tasks
- Much more!
The Cuddle Program currently does not have any volunteer openings or a waiting list.
Day, evening and weekend shifts available.
Contact us
NKC Health Adult Volunteer Services office: (816) 691-1684
Hours: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., Monday-Friday
NKC Health conducts background investigations on every volunteer.
Apply online to be a student volunteer at NKC Health.
This application is for students in high school who are 16 or older and individuals in college. Volunteer opportunities are in various departments in the hospital including Pain Management, Cardiac Rehab, Central Services, Children’s Learning Center, Emergency Room, nursing units and other areas. Placement is based on availability, interest, and age.
Volunteer requirements
- Submit completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Complete interview
- Attend orientation
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NKC Health Employee Health requirements:
- COVID-19 vaccine records if applicable
- 2 current TB skin tests
- Provide proof of 2 doses varicella vaccine and 2 doses MMR vaccine or have bloodwork to check for titers
- Annual flu vaccine
Employee Health provides all health testing and vaccinations free of charge.
- Completion of a background check
- All students must be willing to serve 3 months
Volunteer shifts are available every day and consist of 2-4 hour shifts for high school students and 4 hour shifts for college students. There are limited weekend opportunities for college students.
Application deadlines
Fall 2025 - Applications closed.
- Information Night (Zoom): Thursday, September 18
- Orientation: Wednesday, September 24, or Tuesday, September 30 (attend one)
- Program: Week of October 13 through week of December 21
Spring 2025 - Applications due January 25
- Information Night (Zoom): February 5, 5-6 p.m.
- Orientation: Wednesday, February 11, or Tuesday, February 17 (attend one), 4:30-6 p.m.
- Vacation deadline: February 20 by 4 p.m.
- Program: Week of February 23 through week of May 3
Contact us
- NKC Health Student Volunteer Office: (816) 691-1684
Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday