Our diverse volunteer programs welcome individuals of various ages and enhance patient care at Emory Decatur Hospital. Volunteers engage with various hospital departments in a non-clinical role.
Whether you are drawn to health care or simply eager to serve others, you'll find your place as a valued member of our volunteer community.
Volunteer Programs
Summer VolunTeen Program (June & July)
- Ages 16-18 (by June 1)
- Minimum GPA 3.0+
- Applications Open: Monday, February 17, 2025
- Deadline: Friday, March 7, 2025, or after the first 40 applications are received, whichever occurs first. Space is limited.
- Volunteering Period: June 2 - July 25, 2025 (1-week break June 30 - July 4)
- Commitment: one four-hour shift per week (same day), Monday – Thursday. (There are no Friday or weekend opportunities for VolunTeens.)
- Along with in-person volunteering, the program includes Lunch & Learn sessions on health care careers offered by a variety of clinical and non-clinical health care professionals.
- Ages 18+
- Students enrolled in/planning for higher education (preferably post-freshman year, health care-focused)
- Minimum GPA 3.0+
- Onboarding: June/July
- Volunteering Period: September – April
- Commitment: one four-hour shift per week (same day), minimum of 80 hours.
- College Volunteers in good standing who complete their 80-hour program are invited to continue during the summer and return the following year.
Labor Support Volunteer Program
- Emory Decatur Hospital Location Only
- Onboarding: June/July
- Volunteering Period: September – April
- Commitment: Two shifts per month (one 10-hour, one six-hour), minimum of 80 hours.
- Focus: Non-clinical support for laboring parents and Labor & Delivery personnel, providing valuable experiential learning opportunities for nursing and other interested students.
- Labor Support Volunteers in good standing who complete their 80-hour program are invited to continue during the summer and return the following year.
- Ages 22+ (This is not an opportunity for students.)
- Commitment: One year, with one four-hour shift per week (same day), minimum of 100 hours annually
Be a Part of Our Community
Emory Healthcare's locations in DeKalb County include:
For inquiries or any issues with the links, reach out to our Volunteer Services Department:
- Phone: 404-501-5208
- Fax: 404-501-4788
- Email: karen.caughman@emoryhealthcare.org