Children’s Healthcare Of Atlanta

The Children's College Volunteer program is for currently enrolled college students looking for a way to help children in their metro Atlanta community. Volunteers are placed in areas throughout the hospital, ranging from customer service to working directly with patients. Volunteers will not be working with (or shadowing) any clinical staff members. 

Each session lasts 12 weeks during the fall and spring semesters. The program is not offered during the summer. Candidates are required to volunteer one day a week for three-to-four hours. A minimum 25-hour commitment is required.

NOTE: The college program is closed for the Spring 2012 semester. Check back here in Aug. 2012 to register for the Fall 2012 semester. 

Program Requirements

Read all steps below before completing the assessment. Applications will not be accepted until the online steps and the mailed forms are submitted.

NOTE: The college program is closed for the Spring 2012 semester. Check back here in Aug. 2012 to register for the Fall 2012 semester.

Step 1: Review the Volunteer Requirements and Volunteer Manual.

Step 2: Complete the Online Assessment.

• Pay special attention to the information about safety, infection control and confidentiality.
• Complete the assessment (with a score of 80 percent or above).
• Next, candidates will be provided a link to the volunteer application that must be completed.

Step 3: The program is filled on a first-come, first-served basis and may be full prior to the deadline. Mail or drop off the following forms to the Children’s Volunteer Services department:

• Proof of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) immunizations and chickenpox immunity. This includes proof of two immunizations OR documentation of a positive blood test indicating immunity.
• Copy of photo ID (driver's license or student ID)

Step 4: Complete these after acceptance into the program:

• Criminal background check consent form (final acceptance pending results)
• 2 Tuberculosis (TB) skin tests

Mandatory Training Dates

Children's at Scottish Rite: Wednesday, Jan. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Children's at Egleston: Tuesday, Jan. 17 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Children's at Hughes Spalding: Jan. 18 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m

Application information not submitted online must be returned to the campus’s address at which you are volunteering:

Note: Do not fax your paperwork. Faxed paperwork will not be accepted.