Piedmont Athens Regional college volunteers

Overview

Applications for Fall 2026 will be accepted June 8-12. The link to apply will be on this page.

Piedmont Athens Regional is proud to have over 300 students participate in our College Volunteer Program each semester. We have student volunteers from UGA, Athens Tech, UNG, as well as other colleges and universities. Majors vary and include pre-med, pre-nursing, education, business, and psychology. Student volunteers serve at least three hours per week, in one department, on a regular schedule, for approximately 10-13 weeks (depending on the semester).

The Fall 2026 program will begin August 31 and end November 22 (with the option to volunteer in December), with volunteers having UGA holidays and breaks off. All new volunteers are required to attend an in-person orientation. Orientation will be offered twice: August 18, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., and August 22, 10 a.m. to noon. If you cannot attend one of these orientations, you must postpone applying until next semester.

Accepted applicants will be required to:

• Submit proof of 2 MMR and 2 Varicella vaccines.
• Submit proof of 2025-2026 Flu vaccine or complete declination form. Anyone who is not vaccinated for flu will be required to wear a mask when inside a Piedmont facility.
• Undergo a background check (cost is approximately $40 for Georgia residents).
• Submit proof of a negative QuantiFERON Gold TB test (if you have a positive test, you must submit a chest x-ray results showing no TB).
• Pay a program fee of $14.

For more information about our program, review the FAQ below.

For continuing student volunteers

Current college student volunteers are encouraged to volunteer for the next semester. Current volunteers will receive a request for schedules and placement preference each semester. Only current college students can “renew” this way. If there has been a gap in your status without notification to Volunteer Services, you will have to apply as a new volunteer.