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

  • 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 2026 - Applications due Sunday, August 30

  • Information Night (Teams): Thursday, September 3, 5–6 p.m. A link will be sent to your email. Please check your spam folder. This is a required session for anyone who has not volunteered within the last 12 months
  • Orientation: Wednesday, September 9 or Thursday, September 10 (attend one), 4:30–6 p.m.
  • Vaccination deadline: Friday, September 18
  • Program: Week of September 28 through week of December 6
     

Contact us

  • NKC Health Student Volunteer Office: (816) 691-1684 
    Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday