Volunteer opportunities
Volunteering in health-related settings is extremely important in being recognized as a competitive applicant for health professions programs such as medical, dental school, nursing programs, allied health, etc.  It is hard to convince an admissions committee that you are serious about a career in the health care field if you have not volunteered your time on a regular basis. 
 
Here is a list of hospitals and other community organizations looking for youth volunteers. 
 
St. Joseph Medical Center
https://stjosephkc.com/volunteer-opportunities/
 
​Children’s Mercy Hospital - College Student
https://www.childrensmercy.org/ways-to-give/volunteer-at-the-hospital/college-student-volunteer/
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Children’s Mercy Hospital - High School Student
https://www.childrensmercy.org/ways-to-give/volunteer-at-the-hospital/high-school-student-volunteer/
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Lee’s Summit Medical Center 
https://www.hcamidwest.com/locations/lees-summit-medical-center/about-us/volunteers
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North Kansas City Hospital
https://www.nkch.org/community/volunteer-auxiliary/volunteer
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Research Medical Center 
https://www.hcamidwest.com/locations/research-medical-center/about-us/volunteers
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Western Missouri Medical Center (Warrensburg, Missouri)
https://wmmc.com/volunteer/
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Saint Luke’s Hospital System
https://www.saintlukeskc.org/volunteer-saint-lukes
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University Health (formerly Truman Medical Center) - also has a SHADOW request form.
https://www.universityhealthkc.org/about-us/volunteer-services/
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Job Shadowing Programs 
 
Children's Mercy Hospital Nursing Shadow program
Summer Scholar Program​
College and High School Student Observations
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Cass Regional Medical Center Job Shadowing (Harrisonville, Missouri)
https://www.cassregional.org/careers/job-shadowing/
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North Kansas City Hospital
https://www.nkch.org/for-students/school-to-career/job-shadow-form
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Johnson County Mental Health Center
https://www.jocogov.org/department/mental-health/education-outreach/job-shadowing
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Saint Luke's Hospital Job Shadowing Program (Pharmacy)
https://www.saintlukeskc.org/saint-lukes-observer-program-pharmacy
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KU Medical Center
https://www.kumc.edu/institute-for-community-engagement/areas-of-interest/ku-medical-center-educational-experience-(kee).html​
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Olathe Healthcare ​
https://www.olathehealth.org/careers/student-opportunities/​