Summer Volunteer Service for Students

Special 8-Week Service Period

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. Applications received prior to December 1, 2025, or after February 1, 2026, will not be considered.

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.