Summer 2026 Student Internship - Volunteer Services - Organ Procurement Organization

Overview

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Position Summary

Versiti was founded with the belief that together, our blood centers can better serve patients' urgent need for life-saving healthcare. We love what we do, and we're looking for passionate individuals to join the Versiti family. We foster a vibrant environment that affirms each employee's dignity and worth, and we offer a chance to work with a team of compassionate people who provide lifesaving blood to our communities daily.

What you can expect in this position: Under the guidance of the Manager/Supervisor, this volunteer internship offers hands-on experience supporting Versiti’s Organ Procurement Organization and the volunteers who help us share the life-saving message of organ donation. The Versiti Volunteer Services Summer Internship provides a meaningful introduction to the mission-driven work of organ procurement, with exposure to healthcare administration, nonprofit operations, and community engagement.

Interns will collaborate with peers on impactful projects, gaining insight into how volunteers contribute to education and awareness efforts. Throughout the program, participants are coached and mentored by Versiti professionals who are passionate about innovation, discovery, and service. At Versiti, we’re blood health innovators—and we’re excited to welcome you into this mission through our Volunteer Services Internship.

When will you work?
This is a full-time, 40 hour per week internship, working Monday-Friday. The internship will begin on June 1st, 2026. Our 10 - week summer internships are designed to provide hands-on, project-based experience in various areas of our business. We also have a required internship summit that will take place in Milwaukee, WI on June 9th - June 11th. Transportation, hotel, and meals will be provided for all interns across the Versiti footprint. 

Our Mission:
We are Blood Health Innovators who enhance lives through discovery, diagnosis, and treatment.

Our Vision:
We will expand the frontiers of patient health through the integration of science, medicine, and service.

Additional Information:
The hiring process will consist of a phone and in-person interview, background checks, and drug test screening. Please apply if you are willing to participate in this process.

Responsibilities

• Support rescheduling in the field
• Create training video for roles in Volunteer Management Software
• Create volunteer testimonial video for external webpage
• Contacting and engaging volunteers that are not consistently active
• Help with reporting and engagement work/activities
• Participate in cross functional CapStone Intern Project with report out to Executive Leadership.
• Maintains effective communication with internal and external stakeholder via email, phone and in person meetings.
• Participate and contribute to department meetings, execute on goals and objectives to deliver outstanding results.
• Assists with special projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
• Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
• Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures

Qualifications

Education

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university program in a related field of the internship required

Experience

• Completed a minimum of 2 years in college/university in a related field of study for the internship preferred
• Basic Microsoft Office skills preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication skills preferred
• Ability to be customer-focused and follow through on requests promptly preferred
• Strong organizational skills preferred
• Ability to quickly and accurately understand instructions and then work independently on assignments preferred
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately preferred
• Demonstrates keen attention to detail preferred