During the 1978 NFL season, Volk appeared in all 16 games for the Dolphins, 13 of them as a starter. Volk started the season strong, intercepting a pass in the season opener against the New York Jets. In the second game of the season, the Dolphins played the Colts in Baltimore.
In the context of the 1978 NFL season, Volk played every game for the Dolphins, starting 13 of them. Volk made a strong impression in the season opener, intercepting a pass against the New York Jets. The following week, the Dolphins traveled to play the Colts in Baltimore.