Thank you for your interest in our high school and college student volunteer opportunities! Volunteering will give you the opportunity to get an “inside look” into healthcare while learning about patient care, retail, and operations.

Registration information 

  • The high school and college student summer programs receive a high volume of interest and applicants. As a result, selection to the summer program is by lottery.
  • Children of Inova team members and returning volunteers are exempt from the lottery but are required to register.
  • Students are considered high school students through the summer following their high school graduation.
  • Students may register for multiple hospital locations but will be selected for one location only.
  • Only one entry per applicant is permitted.
  • Email is our primary form of communication we use, so please be sure your email address is valid and that you check it regularly.
  • Commitment is 2 shifts per week during the designated period at the site where you volunteer. Each shift is 3-4 hours.

To register:

Step 1:

Review the Key Dates and Times per Hospital Location below and decide which location and dates work best for your schedule. Registration begins at noon on April 25, 2025, and ends at noon on April 27, 2025.

Step 2:

Click here to register

Requirements to Become a Volunteer (Summer Session)

High School Students

  • Be at least 16 years of age on or before the start of the session you’re registering for
  • Commit to all dates outlined for each session (there are no alternative dates offered)
  • As a measure of maturity, all communication is required to come directly from the student
  • Complete and pass a background check
  • Complete 2 rounds of tuberculosis screening OR 1 tuberculosis blood test
  • Provide confirmation of receiving the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella (Chickenpox), Tdap for Pertussis (Whooping Cough) vaccines OR proof of immunity via titer
  • Attend an in person information meeting with a parent
  • Attend an in person orientation session
  • Complete online training

College Students

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Commit to all dates outlined for each session (there are no alternative dates offered)
  • Complete and pass a background check
  • Complete 2 rounds of tuberculosis screening OR 1 tuberculosis blood test
  • Provide confirmation of receiving the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella (Chickenpox), Tdap for Pertussis (Whooping Cough) vaccines OR proof of immunity via titer
  • Attend a virtual information meeting
  • Attend an in person orientation session
  • Complete online training

Key Dates and Times Per Hospital Location

  • Mandatory in person student-parent meeting (applies to high school students only)
    • May 1, 6-7:30 p.m., Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
    • May 3, 1-3 p.m., Inova Center for Personalized Health
    • Special note: Attendance at only one student-parent meeting is required
  • Mandatory virtual information session (applies to college students only)
    • May 15, 10-11 a.m.
    • May 16, 1-2 p.m.
    • Special note: Attendance at only one session is required
  • Mandatory in-person orientation
    • June 12, 9 a.m. to noon, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
  • Mandatory session dates commitment
    • June 16-August 17
  • Mandatory in person student-parent meeting (applies to high school students only)
    • May 3, 1-3 p.m., Inova Center for Personalized Health
    • May 6, 6-7:30 p.m., Inova Alexandria Hospital
    • Special note: Attendance at only one student-parent meeting is required
  • Mandatory virtual information session (applies to college students only)
    • May 5, 1-2:30 p.m.
    • May 6, 11-12:30 p.m.
    • Special note: Attendance at only one session is required
  • Mandatory in-person orientation
    • June 13, 10-1 p.m., Inova Alexandria Hospital
  • Mandatory session dates commitment
    • June 16-August 17
  • Mandatory in person student-parent meeting (applies to high school students only)
    • May 1, 7-8:30 p.m., Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
    • May 3, 1-3 p.m., Inova Center for Personalized Health
    • May 5, 7-8:30 p.m., Inova Loudoun Hospital Lansdowne Campus
    • Special note: Attendance at only one meeting is required
  • Mandatory virtual information session (applies to college students only)
    • May 2, 12-1:30 p.m.
    • May 5, 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m.
    • Special note: Attendance at only one session is required
  • Mandatory in-person orientation
    • June 17, 12-4 p.m., Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
  • Mandatory session dates commitment
    • June 23-August 17
  • Mandatory in-person student-parent meeting (applies to high school students only)
    • May 1, 7-8:30 p.m., Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
    • May 3, 1-3 p.m., Inova Center for Personalized Health
    • May 5, 7-8:30 p.m., Inova Loudoun Hospital Lansdowne Campus
    • Special note: Attendance at only one meeting is required
  • Mandatory virtual information session (applies to college students only)
    • May 2, 12-1:30 p.m.
    • May 5, 2:30-4 p.m.
    • Special note: Attendance at only one session is required
  • Mandatory in-person orientation
    • June 20, 12-4:00 p.m., Inova Loudoun Hospital
  • Mandatory session dates commitment
    • June 23-August 17
  • Mandatory in-person student-parent meeting (applies to high school students only)
    • May 3, 1-3 p.m., Inova Center for Personalized Health
    • May 6, 6-7:30 p.m., Inova Alexandria Hospital9
    • Special note: Attendance at only one student-parent meeting is required
  • Mandatory virtual information session (applies to college students only)
    • May 5, 1-2:30 p.m.
    • May 6, 11-12:30 p.m.
    • Special note: Attendance at only one session is required
  • Mandatory in-person orientation
    • Thursday, June 12, 10-1:00 p.m., Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
  • Mandatory session dates commitment
    • June 16-August 17