College Student Program
Winship offers college student volunteers the chance to gain hands-on experience that directly impacts the lives of our patients, families, visitors and staff every day.
Ignite Your Desire to Serve
At Winship, college student volunteers have a range of opportunities that ignite a genuine desire to serve others and explore careers in health care. By becoming a volunteer, you can give back while learning more!
Our college student volunteer programs comprise a dedicated and diverse group, including undergraduates, post-baccalaureates and graduate students. Their shared passion is to enhance patient care as integral members of the Winship team. Engaging directly with patients, families and staff, college volunteers provide crucial support across various departments. The program operates year-round, offering options during both the academic year and summer semester.
Applicants must meet specific criteria: they should be 18 years or older, currently enrolled in college and able to provide evidence of updated vaccinations, including the flu vaccine. Additionally, a TB test may be required based on individual circumstances.
Academic Year Volunteer Program
The 2024 Academic Year Volunteer Program will run from August 26, 2024 until April 30, 2025, with consideration given for all college holiday breaks.
Service Hours
All academic year volunteers are required to complete a minimum of eight hours of service per month or minimum of 32 hours of service per semester and are expected to serve two to four hours per week.
How and When to Apply
The 2024 Academic Year Volunteer Program application process will open July 8, 2024. Interested applicants must complete and submit the online application form along with the required documentation by July 26, 2024 at 4:00 pm.
Applications will not be considered complete until all online documentation is submitted by the application deadline, including:
- Immunization records that include measles, mumps and rubella (two immunization dates); varicella/chickenpox (either two immunization dates or titer results proving immunity); Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis); and flu shot (if applicable)
- Background check form
- Color copy of your photo ID (driver’s license, valid state or federal government-issued photo ID or passport)
Submit all documentation via email to winshipvolunteer@emoryhealthcare.org.
Required Interview and Orientations
All applicants must schedule and complete a volunteer interview, and complete and pass a criminal background check.
All accepted applicants are required to attend one of two virtual new volunteer orientations, scheduled:
- August 7, 2024, 1:00pm to 3:30pm
- August 8, 2024, 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Summer Volunteer Program
The 2024 Summer Undergraduate Volunteer Program will run June 3, 2024 through July 29, 2024.
Service Hours
All summer college volunteers are required to serve for eight weeks and commit to a minimum of eight hours per week (64 hours in total). Additionally, all summer college volunteers must be able to provide their own housing. Participants also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of continuing educational sessions, interactions with staff members, events and simulation lab.
In addition to completing 64 hours of service, all accepted applicants are required to attend a mandatory orientation, a minimum of four Continuing Education classes offered during the program and the closing program event.
How and When to Apply
Applications WILL ONLY BE accepted February 19, 2024 through March 1, 2024. All interested applicants will need to complete and submit an online application and required documentation, along with two completed recommendation forms. All applicants must schedule and complete a volunteer interview.