Emory DeKalb Operating Unit (EDH, EHH, ELTAC) College Volunteer Program Application

Thank you for your interest in the EDH, EHH, ELTAC College Volunteer Program. Please read all information carefully before beginning. Applicants will have the opportunity to select their preferred location. 

Students should submit only one application for their preferred Emory Healthcare location. Applications submitted to multiple locations will not be reviewed.

PROGRAM DATES

September 21, 2026 – April 30, 2027

APPLICATION TIMELINE

• Opens: Monday, June 22, 2026
• Closes: Monday, June 29, 2026 or once capacity is reached
• Space is limited, and submitting an application does not guarantee placement

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility

• College students 18 years and older enrolled in a higher education institution

Volunteer Commitment

• A weekly 4‑hour shift, totaling at least 80 hours over the course of the program
• Participation from September 21, 2026 through April 30, 2027
• Missing two shifts without notice may result in dismissal from the program
• Most volunteer opportunities take place Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm; evening and weekend shifts are limited

ONBOARDING PROCESS

Application

• Submit the College Volunteer Application, which includes the following required onboarding paperwork:
  • Confidentiality Statement
  • Acknowledgement of Privacy & Security Awareness
  • Volunteer Standards of Conduct
  • Volunteer Agreement

Interview

• Participate in an interview with a volunteer manager
• Interviews will take place via Zoom from July 20-31
• A no-show/no-call for the interview will disqualify your application

Criminal Background Check

• Completed through Emory Healthcare’s screening partner, First Advantage, using their secure online portal (instructions will be shared following the interview, if accepted into the program)

Health Screening

Complete an Occupational Health Assessment with an Emory Occupational Health Nurse, including:

• Tuberculosis screening (T‑SPOT blood test)
• Submission and review of current immunization records for:
  • Varicella (Chickenpox)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
• You will be asked to upload your current immunization record if selected for an interview
• If documentation is unavailable, a titer blood test can be administered during the health assessment to verify immunity

Orientation

• Date: Fri., Sept. 11
• Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM 
• Location: Emory Decatur Hospital
• Attendance is mandatory
• Failure to attend orientation will result in removal from the program

PROGRAM LIMITATIONS

Volunteer Services does not offer shadowing, observation, internships, externships or clinical opportunities. 

Please proceed to I am new to MyImpactPage.com below to create a unique username, unless you already have a MyImpact account. 

If you volunteered with us in the past, you may already have an account on file, even if you didn't created one yourself. To check, contact your Volunteer Manager or use “Forgot your username or password?” on the login page and enter your email. If an account exists, you’ll receive your username and a temporary password. Then return to the application and select I already have a username.