High School Student Volunteer
High school student volunteers support the Children’s Mercy staff, as well as help make the experience a positive one for patients, families and visitors.
Each opportunity uniquely supports our mission to transform the lives of kids cared for at Children’s Mercy.
Explore volunteer opportunities
Year-round: Currently, we do not have year-round opportunities available for high school students.
Summer volunteer program: The summer program offers a unique, short-term, opportunity to make a difference while supporting patients and families. The next opportunity for summer programming is 2026. Applications will open in the spring of 2026.
Other ways to be involved
For other high school student opportunities offered at Children’s Mercy and within the community, please visit our For High School Students page.
For more ways to give, consider making happy kits for our patients and families or organizing a fundraiser.
Guest services & hospitality roles
Help make every visitor feel welcome and ensure they feel comfortable from the moment they walk in the door and throughout their time at the hospital.
Outpatient roles
Engage patients and their families in fun activities to help pass time in the waiting room areas throughout the hospital.
Have questions about being a high school student volunteer?
Read our hospital volunteer FAQ for more information on becoming a volunteer at Children's Mercy.