Volunteer at St. Luke’s Health

At St. Luke’s Health, volunteers play a key role in making us one of the nation’s leading health systems. As a volunteer, you’ll experience the joy of helping others and take pride in making a meaningful impact. 

Each year, our volunteers dedicate tens of thousands of hours to supporting high-quality care for our patients and community. Their warm smiles and kindness create a welcoming environment for patients, families, friends, physicians and staff.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities, please contact the specific hospital location you're interested in.

As a volunteer at St. Luke’s Health – The Vintage Hospital volunteer services, you are an integral part of our hospital community. At The Vintage Hospital, volunteers become part of a close-knit community dedicated to service. By donating your time and energy, you will provide essential support to patients, families, visitors, staff and the broader community.

Volunteer benefits

• Free lunch and parking on your volunteer days

• Access to free annual flu shots

• Letter of recommendation after completing 100 volunteering hours

• Leadership opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

• Guest relations

• ICU or surgery waiting

• Imaging

• Gift shop

• Nursing units

• Special projects

• Spiritual care

Volunteer application process

After you apply, volunteer services will call you to schedule an interview. Your placement is based on your availability, interests and the interview.

• Health screening: A third-party lab will conduct a required screening, including: medical health and immunization review, tuberculosis (TB) test and a drug screen.
• Orientation: You must attend a mandatory 4–6 hour orientation before starting.
• Requirements: You must be 18 years or older to volunteer. Please note that we do not offer one-time volunteer opportunities or direct patient shadowing opportunities.
• Training and assignments: We’ll review your position description with you before or on your first day.

For more information on volunteering, call (832) 534-5156 or email slhvvolunteer@commonspirit.org.

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The St. Luke's Health – Brazosport Hospital volunteer organization has provided patient services since 1958 and has grown immensely, from its origin of volunteers sitting with children in the pediatric ward to now serving in various areas throughout the hospital. The volunteers, who vary in age, make a significant positive impact on the lives of both patients and staff.

There are a variety of volunteer assignments including:

• Helping visitors find the right gift item in our gift shop
• Delivering newspapers or flowers to our patients
• Answering questions and greeting customers at the information desk
• Offering refreshments to our patients and their families
• Keeping family members informed during surgery
• Assisting customers and patients in the emergency waiting room area
• Assisting with any special projects such as blood drives, community flu shot clinics and community education programs

There is a four-step process to becoming a volunteer at Brazosport Hospital: 

1. Schedule a personal interview with the membership chairman 
2. Attend a 4–hour volunteer orientation program 
3. Complete a required background check, health screening and tuberculosis skin test which is free of charge 
4. Complete three training sessions in the assigned area

Adult volunteers

Adult volunteers must commit to volunteer a minimum of six hours per month. The greatest benefit of volunteering at St. Luke's Health Brazosport is the personal satisfaction that comes from making a patient’s stay a little easier. Additional benefits include free parking and access to free educational programs and seminars.

Junior volunteers

The Junior Volunteer Program at Brazosport Hospital gives teens ages 14–18 a chance to serve in different departments throughout the hospital. Volunteers play an important role in supporting patients, families, and staff, while building valuable experience and confidence.

Volunteers are assigned to various areas of the hospital based on need each year. All applicants will go through an interview process. Those selected will be contacted and must attend a mandatory orientation in June.

To participate, junior volunteers must commit to at least six hours of service each month.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please call:

• Volunteer office: (979) 285-1185 
• Volunteer liaison: (979) 285-1181

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At The Woodlands Hospital, Springwoods Village Hospital and Lakeside Hospital volunteers are a valued part of our care team. When you join us, you become part of a compassionate community dedicated to supporting every patient—body, mind and spirit.

 Volunteer benefits

• Lunch voucher (adult volunteers only)

• Free parking

• Recognition for volunteer service

• Leadership opportunities

• Camaraderie

Volunteer opportunities

• Administrative areas

• Diagnostic imaging

• Emergency department

• Family birthing center

• Guest relations

• human resources

• ICU waiting room

• Nursing units

• Spiritual care

• Surgery waiting room

• Women’s imaging

Become a volunteer

Interested in giving the gift of time? Our hospital-based volunteer program is a great way to make a difference.

How to apply:

• Submit an online application (must be 18 or older).

• Health screenings and vaccinations are required. 

Because of the structure of our year-round program, we are not able to offer student volunteer opportunities outside of our summer sessions.

Please note: Volunteer programs at The Woodlands, Springwoods Village and Lakeside hospitals are combined. You only need to fill out one application.

Questions?
Email debra.staley@commonspirit.org for more information.

Junior Volunteer Program

This program is only open to students from The Woodlands and North Houston. To apply, students must be at least 16 years old by June 1, 2025 and up to date on all required vaccinations. No exceptions will be made.

Vaccination and health requirements

• Tdap
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
• Varicella (chickenpox)
• TB test — either two TB skin tests (14 days apart) or a TB blood test/titer

Additional application requirements

• At least one letter of recommendation from a teacher during the current academic year. The letter must include the teacher’s contact information for follow-up.

• Health records must be emailed directly from the vaccination source (pediatrician, clinic or pharmacy).

Your application will not be considered complete until we receive your vaccination records and at least one teacher recommendation letter.

Important: All correspondence must come directly from the student—not a parent.

Email required documents to: debra.staley@commonspirit.org.

The 2025 junior volunteer application is now closed.

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Medical Mentors Program

The Medical Mentors Program offers college students a chance to explore the medical field by shadowing a healthcare provider for one week. This selective program is open to local, highly motivated undergraduate students who are in good academic standing and interested in a career in medicine.

Program dates

• July 14–August 1, 2025

• Application deadline: Tuesday April 29th, 2025. 

Application information

• Applications are incomplete until both recommendation letters and vaccination records are received

• Students must submit all materials themselves (no parent submissions, please)

• Instructors may contact Debra Staley with questions
  

All program dates and requirements are outlined in the online application. For more information, email: debra.staley@commonspirit.org

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