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College Volunteers

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer at MD Anderson Cancer Center. If you're a college student interested in a volunteer service experience, please review the following information:

Timeline

Volunteering will follow a semester based schedule.

  • Spring semester  - 2012:  February 1 – May 15 (OPEN)
  • Summer semester - 2012:  June 1 – August 14 (OPEN)
  • Fall semester - 2011:  September 5 – December 18 (CLOSED)

Program Requirements

Volunteers in the College Program must meet the following requirements:

Prior to the start of the semester

  • Attend a Volunteer Orientation
  • Complete an application
  • Schedule a Volunteer Services placement interview

Next steps

  • Specific, hospital and departmental training.
  • A minimum of 36 hours of volunteer service within a three month period.
  • Attend Volunteer Orientation II.
  • Punctuality and consistent attendance, accomplishing minimum service requirements.
  • Not to exceed 3 absences.  

Benefits

The benefits of becoming a volunteer at MD Anderson extend beyond your volunteer assignment. They include:

  • Free parking.
  • Letter of recommendation from your volunteer Coordinator after completing 60 hours.
  • First choice of available placement if returning the following semester.
  • Becoming a volunteer at MD Anderson provides you with experience and valuable skills for future education and employment.

Become a College Volunteer

Interested in becoming an MD Anderson Cancer Center college volunteer?

  • Complete the Volunteer Interest Questionnaire.
  • If there is a position that matches your interests, skills and schedule, you will be contacted by a staff member in the Department of Volunteer Services.
  • For more information contact Volunteer Services at 713-792-JOIN (5646) or volunteering@mdanderson.org.

Internships and Externships

The Department of Volunteer Services 
does not oversee internships, 
externships or any unpaid individuals 
receiving academic credit.  These 
opportunities may be overseen by the 
Department of Trainee and Alumni 
Affairs.  For more information, 
contact Trainee and Alumni Affairs 
at 713-792-2696.


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