Volunteer
When you volunteer to help others, your own life benefits, too. Volunteering can reduce stress, increase happiness and improve self-confidence.
At North Kansas City Hospital, 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 North Kansas City Hospital.
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
NKCH Adult Volunteer Services Office: 816.691.1684
Hours: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., Monday-Friday
North Kansas City Hospital conducts background investigations on every volunteer.
Apply online to be a student volunteer at North Kansas City Hospital.
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 Department, 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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North Kansas City Hospital Employee Health requirements:
- COVID-19 vaccine
- 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 2024: Applications closed.
- Information Night (Zoom): Thursday, September 19, 5 p.m.-6 p.m.
- Orientation: Wednesday, September 25, or Thursday, September 26 (attend one)
- Program: Week of October 7 through week of December 15
Contact Us
- NKCH Student Volunteer Office: 816.691.1684
Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday