I don't think it's hours that are important but rather your dedication and consistency in your volunteer work. Find an organization and stick with it. Try to get some sort of position within the org if possible. Also, don't be like the special snowflakes that will volunteer thousands of hours by doing something pointless. I remember reading somewhere about a guy that volunteered like 7,000 hours by snoozing inside a volunteer fire department and not actually doing anything the whole time. You need to do something that you feel is fulfilling and gives you a sense of making the community a better place. For example, you may enjoy volunteering for a charity that helps children cope with bullying and/or social issues. It's the substance of what you do that is important, not the hours.
One final thing: do not forget you have a life outside of pre-med related activities. Do not feel a need to neglect socializing with friends and other students in favor of volunteering hundreds or thousands of hours. Volunteering should be one of many aspects of your life you keep in balance.
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How many non-clinical volunteering hours is enough?
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