Location: Various NCH buildings across Naples, FL
Hours: Flexible shifts between 8 AM – 9 PM (Mon–Fri); Usual shifts are 8am-12pm and 12-4pm and 4pm-8pm.
Apply Online: NCH Volunteer Application

📅 Recurring Opportunity | 🏥 In-person or Hybrid 

🩺 Opportunity Overview

Florida Gulf Coast University students are invited to take part in a dynamic service-learning experience at Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) – an Advanced Community Health System serving Southwest Florida.

Volunteers will gain behind-the-scenes exposure to both clinical and non-clinical healthcare environments, allowing you to develop your critical thinking, teamwork, digital, and communication skills. You'll contribute meaningfully to NCH’s mission of helping people live longer, healthier, and happier lives.

💡 What You’ll Do

-Support healthcare teams (clinical & non-clinical)

-Participate in projects such as:

-The Greenroom Project: Student's will work to enhance the surgical waiting room for patients by using certain plants and ideas to increase mood and decrease stress levels for patients and family.

-Get Connected Implementation: Volunteer's will learn how to navigate their new volunteer platform and be responsible for helping with training and implementation.

-Rounding Volunteer: Volunteers will assist their staff in enhancing their patient experience by rounding amoungst floors to support patient needs.

-Social Media Volunteer: Volunteers will assist their staff in enhancing their current social media platforms to create a virtual connection that is meaningful.

-Observe professional practices in a fast-paced medical environment

-Build professional connections with healthcare experts

🌍 Aligned Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Good Health and Well-being (3), Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (9), Reduced Inequalities (10), Sustainable Cities and Communities (11)

🚀 NACE Career Readiness Skills: Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Teamwork/Collaboration, Oral & Written Communication

🎓 FGCU Majors That Align: 

Health Science

Nursing

Biology

Public Health

Social Work

Psychology

Communication

Marketing 

✅ How to Apply

Visit: https://nchmd.org/about-us/volunteer-services/

Click on "Share Time, Join our family"

Select "Apply Online" and complete the volunteer application

Take the next step in your healthcare journey — gain real-world experience, build your resume, and make a lasting impact in your community!

🩺💬 “This opportunity has strengthened my critical thinking and confirmed my passion for healthcare!” — Past NCH Volunteer