Emory Healthcare is introducing a unified VolunTEEN application and placement process for first-time volunteers this year to help ensure every student has meaningful access to summer volunteer experiences across the system.
Applicants may rank their top three preferred locations, and each student will be placed at one site for the duration of the program. Placement decisions are based on both applicant preferences and site capacity, which varies by hospital.
When a location reaches capacity, additional applicants may be placed on a waitlist and notified if space becomes available. While we cannot guarantee a specific placement, we will do our best to match as many students as possible with their top choice while maintaining equitable opportunities across all locations.
Eligibility
- High school students aged 16–18 (by June 1, 2026)
Application
- Submit the 2026 Summer VolunTEEN Application, which includes the following required onboarding paperwork (to be signed by both the student and a parent/guardian):
- Confidentiality Statement
- Acknowledgement of Privacy & Security Awareness
- Volunteer Standards of Conduct
- 2026 Summer VolunTEEN Parental Agreement
- Request a Recommendation from a teacher or school counselor (recommendation must be submitted by teacher/counselor by Friday, February 27, 2026 for application to be considered complete)
Volunteer Commitment
- Volunteer one day per week (Monday–Thursday) for a minimum 4 hour shift
- Shifts are not offered on Fridays, weekends or evenings
- Attend a minimum of 4 speaker sessions/tours during the 8 week program
