Volunteer Requirements and Application

Mandatory Qualifications

You must be at least 16 years of age (18 years of age at Insight Chicago) to volunteer for Insight Hospital and Medical Center. In addition, volunteers must:

  • Pass a criminal background check if you are age 18 or older
  • Agree to a six-month commitment of at least three to four hours per week* (varies by role/location)
  • Attend hospital orientation for new volunteers
  • Provide immunization records or undergo immunization screenings for:
    • Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
    • Fulfill current COVID-19 vaccine requirement and provide supporting documentation
    • Chickenpox (varicella)
    • Tetanus (Tdap)
    • Others as needed
  • Undergo a TB test
  • Receive a flu shot if volunteering 
  • Read and comply with Insight Chicago policies, such as code of conduct, privacy laws and dress code
  • Obtain hospital identification badge and uniform (at no cost to the volunteer)
  • Complete on-the-job training for assigned volunteer service

Apply to Volunteer

Insight Chicago Hospital and Medical Center is currently accepting volunteer applications. If you feel you can meet the stated requirements of the volunteer program, please fill out the volunteer application.