Volunteer Requirements and Application

How to Apply:

All volunteer applicants must submit all the following documents in order for their application package to be considered complete. Please note that not everyone who applies is accepted into the volunteer program. Information on the application process is below.

  • Complete the Volunteer Application Form
  • Read the SLRHC Volunteer Handbook - please do not print
  • Take the SLRHC Volunteer Handbook Exam - print it out, complete it, and submit it with your application package
  • Complete the top portion of the Health Assessment Form
  • Provide record of immunizations for Measles, Mumps and Rubella, and attach to the Health Assessment Form - bring your own copies of immunization records for Rubella and Measles (Please note, if you do not have these records, your physician can take a titers blood test and give you a report of these immunizations)
  • Provide proof of a Tuberculin Test (PPD) planted within the last 12 months and attach to the Health Assessment Form. The PPD test is available at SLRHC for volunteers over the age of 18, the information on location, etc., is on the form.
  • One professional and one personal Reference Form/letter


College and High Students need to submit the following items in addition to all of the above:

  • If a student, a letter from the high school or college guidance counselor/advisor stating that the student is in good academic standing, can serve as one reference
  • If a student, provide an academic transcript including GPA
  • If a high school student, provide Working Papers
  • If under the age of 18, have a Parental Consent Form signed by a parent or guardian.

All documents should be submitted to your hospital of choice; please call to confirm office hours before dropping by to submit application packages in person.

Roosevelt Hospital; (212) 523-7155
1000 Tenth Avenue; Volunteer Services Room 1G-49; NYC 10019
(Tenth Avenue between 58th and 59th Streets)

St Luke’s Hospital; (212) 523-2188
1111 Amsterdam Ave; Volunteer Services Travers 513; NYC 10025
(Amsterdam at W. 114th Street)

 Process:

Below is the process and what you can expect to happen:

  • Submit all documents above to your hospital of choice – Roosevelt or St. Luke’s.
  • Incomplete application packages will not be accepted.
  • Application packages are reviewed by Volunteer Services staff to determine fit and availability. Interests are also taken into consideration.
  • Some applicants will be asked to contact Volunteer Services for a one-on-one interview.

NOTE: Due to the amount of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyone. We will respond if we think you will be a good match for our programs that have openings.

Following the interview, applicants attend a mandatory hospital orientation. Orientations are given monthly. Once an applicant has completed the orientation, the applicant has 30 days to meet with Volunteer Services staff to complete the following:

  • Sign a consent for a background check
  • Obtain medical clearance from Employee Health Services
  • Complete a Volunteer Agreement
  • Sign up for a specific shift
  • Complete required training
  • Begin volunteering at your agreed upon time and in your agreed upon department

Deadlines for Submitting Completed Volunteer Application Package

  • January 13
  • May 18 – Final Deadline for students wanting to volunteer during the summer
  • September 14

 Basic Requirements:

  • The hospital does not accept volunteers who cannot commit to 150 hours over 12 months.
  • Applicant must commit to a set schedule consisting of at least one day a week.
  • Applicant must be at least 15 years old.

 Guidelines for Applicants between 15 and 18 years of age:

  • SLRHC has a Junior Medical Program, or JuMP, in the summer for high school students. Students interested in helping for the summer only must apply by May 13 and must commit to 15 hours per week.
  • During the school year anyone under the age of 18 must have at least 3 hours on one weekday per week to commit to volunteering.
  • High school students are not allowed to volunteer in the hospital after 5pm or on weekends.
  • Applicants must commit to 150 hours of service.

 Want more information?
Are you interested in a specific department? Are you a pre-med student and want additional information about the program? Attend an Information Session to learn more about St. Luke’s – Roosevelt Volunteer Program. Please call Volunteer Services for a list of upcoming dates.