Summer Volunteer Service for Students

Special 8-Week Service Period

The application period for summer-only service for 2025 is now closed.

Teens and college students interested in summer-only service in 2026 must submit an application between December 1, 2025 – February 1, 2026 and attend an orientation before the end of May 2026.

All NM sites will continue to accept and process applications for volunteers who are willing to make a minimum 6-month service commitment. To review the requirements please visit Volunteer Requirements and Application.

• Summer-only volunteers must commit to volunteering one day a week for eight weeks between May and August.
• If you have been accepted into the program following an interview, full summer student volunteering onboarding takes approximately one month due to the comprehensive process that is required. This includes a health screening, criminal background check (for those 18 and older) and volunteer orientation. A full list of requirements can be found on our volunteer requirements.
• Due to the large number of applications, participation in the summer program is limited.
• Students will not be considered for the summer program if they are unable to fulfill all stated program requirements.
• Please note: Summer service is not available at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Additional opportunities for college students may also be available at Northwestern Medicine facilities. View opportunities for students.