There are many outside medical organizations in the Athens area that allow student volunteers. Due to the nature of these programs, groups are not allowed to volunteer, and all volunteers must register independently. For this reason, AMSA cannot provide or facilitate clinical volunteering for our members. However, we can give you these resources! Below, you can find links with information about how to get involved various medical volunteer programs in Athens.
Hospital Volunteering
- Piedmont Athens Regional
- No longer accepting Fall 2025 volunteers. Check in August/September for Spring 2025 Applications.
- St Mary’s
- Now accepting Fall 2025 volunteering applications.
Clinic Opportunities
- Mercy Health Center
- Appears to be Currently Accepting Volunteers.
- Send Application found on website via email to: volunteer@mercyhealthcenter.net
- Athens Heart Center
- Appears to be Currently Accepting Volunteers.
- Email: callcenter@ahcspc.com with inquiry.
- Athens NURSES Clinic
- Email: anc@gmail.com with availability and interest.
- Shifa Clinic
- Click here for more information regarding Shifa Clinic's Athens location.
Summer Opportunities
- Wellstar Volunteering Program
- Emory Winship Cancer Institute
- St. Mary's & Piedmont also accept summer volunteers
Hospice Opportunities
- Affinis Hospice
- Pruitt Health
- Mary’s Hospice
- Kindred Hospice
- Find and contact local branch here.
- Compassus Hospice
- Compassionate Care Hospice (Operated by Amedisys Hospice)
- Find and contact local branch here.
- Traditions Health Hospice
- To volunteer in Athens-Clarke county contact kimberly.cornell@traditionshealth.com
Medlife Volunteering Abroad Opportunities
Interested in getting hands-on medical experience in a different country? Go on a Service-Learning Trip! MEDLIFE@UGA offers its members a chance to travel abroad and volunteer in the impoverished areas of Peru, Nicaragua, Ecuador, and Tanzania. Volunteers will work closely with local medical professionals to treat those who lack access to proper healthcare. Volunteers will also participate in developmental projects such as building staircases, schools, and public restrooms. Trips are offered every winter, spring, and summer. For more information, visit the MEDLIFE@UGA page here or email medlife.uga@gmail.com