What Is the Children’s College Volunteer Program?

The Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta College Volunteer Program is for students who are currently enrolled in college and are looking for a way to help patients, families and staff at one of our three Children’s hospital campuses. Participants will immerse themselves in the Children’s environment by helping the kids and families in our community and will gain exposure to the medical field.

The 12-week program is traditionally offered during the fall and spring semesters. It is not offered during the summer. Students must be able to commit to a weekly, three-hour shift to participate. Three excused absences are allowed.

Fall 2025 Program Dates:

Thank you for your interest in our Fall 2025 College Program!

The application will open on Monday, July 14th and close on Friday, July 18th at 4pm.

Mandatory Training dates:

• Arthur M. Blank: September 3rd from 2pm-4pm
• Hughes Spalding: September 3rd from 2pm-4pm
• Scottish Rite: September 4th from 2pm-4pm

Program dates:

• September 15th through December 7th

How Do I Apply to Volunteer at Children’s?

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

1. Meet the following volunteer requirements: 
   • Be at least 18 years old, have completed high school, and be enrolled in college.
   • Pass a criminal background check (final acceptance pending results).
   • Provide proof of immunity to measles, mumps and rubella (MMR); chickenpox; and tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap).
   • Willingness to receive a seasonal Flu Vaccination
   • Willingness to provide proof of negative Quantiferon Gold or T-SPOT Tuberculosis blood test if accepted into the program. Please note: We do not accept TB skin tests.
   • Attend the mandatory training at the beginning of each semester.
   • Adhere to Children’s policies and procedures.
2. Review the Volunteer Manual
3. Complete the volunteer assessment that unlocks the volunteer application upon receiving a minimum score of 80 percent. The link to the assessment is currently closed and will open on July 14th.
4. Upload the below paperwork to complete your application (the link to upload will unlock on July 14th):
   
   • Upload 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)
   • Upload color copy of your photo ID (driver's license, school ID, passport, etc.)
   • Background check disclosure form (provided in the link)
   • Name and email address of a non-family member who will complete the online recommendation form on your behalf

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Children’s. Your completed application will go directly into our volunteer database.

Questions about the Children’s College Volunteer Program?

• Hughes Spalding: Charice Holt
• Arthur M. Blank: Kaitlin Richards
• Scottish Rite: Jennifer Zhu