Hospital or health system volunteering
Stanford Health Care Volunteer Program
Stanford Health Care Volunteer Program is a volunteer program run by Stanford Health Care in Stanford, CA. Open to: 16 and up.
- Who can join
- 16 and up
- minimum age posted
- Status
- Not stated
- Season
- Year-round
- Cost
- Not posted
About the program
Stanford Health Care accepts volunteers from age 16 in some roles. The hospital notes that volunteering does not count as clinical hours for school applications.
Volunteers support patients, visitors, and staff in non-clinical roles. Volunteers do not shadow staff, provide clinical services, or work in research labs.
Key facts
- Run by
- Stanford Health Care
- Where
- Stanford, CA
- Who can join
- 16 and upMinimum age is 16 at the time of applying; some roles, including all inpatient unit roles, require age 18.
- Commitment
- Minimum 6 months, at least one shift per week (1 year minimum for inpatient units)
- Applications
- Not posted
- Cost
- Not posted
- Good fit for
- Pre-Med, Nursing and Health
Making the most of it on a college application
- Stay long enough to take on more responsibility, such as a second year or training new volunteers.
- Keep a log of hours and a few specific moments. They become the activities list entry and, often, an essay.
- Pair it with something that shows the same interest from another side, such as a class, a competition, or a summer program.
Email me the Volunteer Program details
A link to this page, with the age rule and application window, plus similar programs.
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| Opportunity | Where | Who can join | Commitment | When to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino Health Junior Auxiliary ProgramVolunteering · Hospital or health system | Mountain View, CA | 14 and up | At least one year; no summer-only programs | Annual application seminar; check back mid-January 2027 to register for the next seminar (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
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| Kaiser Permanente Redwood City and San Mateo Student VolunteersVolunteering · Hospital or health system | Redwood City, CA | Ages 16 to 17 | 4 hours a week for 6 months | Year-round |
| Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center Student VolunteersVolunteering · Hospital or health system | South San Francisco, CA | Ages 16 to 17 | A few hours a week for a few months (contact for details) | Year-round |
| Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford Teen Volunteer ProgramVolunteering · Hospital or health system | Palo Alto, CA | Not posted | 6-month commitment (some programs require 1 year), one 2-3 hour shift per week | Monthly online orientations, which fill quickly (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| Palo Alto Medical Foundation (Sutter Health), Mountain View Center Student Volunteer (Volunteer On Demand Program)Volunteering · Hospital or health system | Mountain View, CA | 16 and up | Six-month commitment; four-hour weekday shifts (8 am-12 pm or 12-4 pm) | Year-round |
All hospital programs in the Bay AreaPre-Med opportunitiesNursing and Health opportunitiesEvery opportunity
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to join Stanford Health Care Volunteer Program?
16 and up. Minimum age is 16 at the time of applying; some roles, including all inpatient unit roles, require age 18.
How many hours does Stanford Health Care Volunteer Program require?
Minimum 6 months, at least one shift per week (1 year minimum for inpatient units)
Sources and method
Suggested attribution: Dewey Smart. “Stanford Health Care Volunteer Program”. https://www.deweysmart.com/opportunities/stanford-health-care-volunteer-program.
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