College Student Summer Volunteer Program

Volunteering as a college student is a valuable opportunity to gain experience, build your resume, enhance your college application, learn new skills and meet new people. More than just personal growth, volunteering is also a way to give back to your community. College student volunteers bring fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to our clinics, creating a positive experience for both volunteers and staff.

For those interested in healthcare careers, volunteering at Mayo Clinic offers the chance to interact with patients and healthcare professionals while learning how a major medical center operates.

This eight-week program runs from Monday, June 2, 2025, to Friday, July 25, 2025.

Program benefits

Contributing to the care of patients in meaningful ways.
Exploring potential careers in healthcare.
Attending educational presentations.
Meeting new people and building friendships.

The program is designed to support Mayo Clinic employees and patients through volunteer service. While clinical exposure or shadowing is not offered, volunteers will gain insight into the healthcare environment through patient and nonpatient service assignments.

Schedule and time commitment

Volunteers are assigned to a four-hour shift each week during regular business hours (Monday through Friday), with the possibility of additional shifts as space allows. Volunteers may serve a maximum of 12 hours a week.

Eligibility requirements

To apply, students must meet the following criteria:

Be ages 18 and 23.
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate college program.
Commit to assigned four-hour shifts each week during regular business hours (Monday through Friday) during the entire eight-week service period from June 2 to July 25, 2025. This equals 36 hours of volunteer service over the summer, with no more than 12 hours a week.
Able to attend the mandatory virtual interview (date to be determined).
Able to attend the mandatory in-person orientation (date to be determined).
Note that students enrolled in postgraduate programs are not eligible.

Application requirements

Attend all mandatory dates.
Meet all program requirements.
Complete all application documents.
Provide current vaccination records, including:
- COVID-19 (if available).
- Influenza (if available).
- Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR).
- Chickenpox (Varicella).
Complete a blood test for tuberculosis screening (provided by Mayo Clinic).

Steps to become a volunteer

Attend a mandatory virtual information session
College applicants age 18 and older are required to attend a mandatory virtual information session. Reservations are required.
- Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, from 6 to 6:30 p.m. OR
- Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, from 6:30 to 7 p.m.
Space is limited to 30 participants per session, and reservations are required. Visit our SignUpGenius page to register.
Complete the volunteer application form
Applications will be available only after attending the information session. Please note:
- You must have an email account that you check regularly.
- Completed applications for the 2025 College Student Summer Volunteer Program must be submitted by 5 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2025. Details on how to submit will be provided at the information session.
- Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Submission of an application does not guarantee placement in the program.
Interview
Upon submitting your application, if it is accepted, you will receive an email inviting you to a virtual interview. During the interview, you will receive more information about the program and next steps.
Complete a background check and health screening
Mayo Clinic requires all volunteers to pass a background check and health screening, which includes:
- Providing current vaccination records (including COVID-19 and influenza if available).
- Complete a blood test for tuberculosis screening (provided by Mayo Clinic).
Volunteer onboarding
If accepted, you will need to attend an in-person orientation. This will be followed by a mandatory service area training session at either the Scottsdale campus of Mayo Clinic or the Phoenix campus of Mayo Clinic in Arizona. All volunteers must agree to adhere to Mayo Clinic's standards of behavior.
After orientation
Following orientation, all students must attend an in-person service area training session at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, either at the Scottsdale campus or the Phoenix campus.