UNC Health Volunteer Services

The mission of the Volunteer Services Department is to assist UNC Health in its goals to provide comprehensive health care to the communities we serve and give a meaningful outlet for the human need to be of service to others. Our service areas include UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, Hillsborough Campus, Youth Behavioral Hospital (YBH) in Butner, Chatham Hospital, and surrounding clinics and off-site areas.

Community Members (18 years or older and not enrolled in a high school, undergraduate or graduate program), please visit our Chapel Hill Medical Center, YBH, Chatham Hospital and off-site areas/clinics and Hillsborough pages for application and onboarding details.
High School Students (14 years of age and have completed the first year of high school), please visit our High School Volunteers page for more information. Summer 2025 applications are closed.
Undergraduate and Graduate Students, please visit our Chapel Hill Medical Center, YBH, Chatham Hospital and off-site areas/clinics and Hillsborough pages.

Tar Heal Paws

Tar Heal Paws is an animal therapy program at UNC Health that offers support and companionship to patients, visitors, and staff. Its purpose is to reduce stress and provide interaction with animals during hospitalization and medical intervention. Become a part of the Tar Heal Paws.

Carolina Conexiones

Carolina Conexiones is made up of a group of bilingual volunteers (English and Spanish) that support Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients and their families. Spanish fluency is required. Become part of the Carolina Conexiones Program.

Current Volunteers

Review the Current Volunteer Resource Library for helpful information and reminders.

Volunteer Areas

UNC Health Medical Center offers volunteer opportunities in Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, Raleigh, Butner, Cary, Durham, and Siler City. Whether it is wayfinding, restocking, patient rounding, or clerical tasks, we strive find the perfect place that matches our volunteer's interests and schedule. For more information, please visit our Volunteer Areas page.

UNC Health Volunteer Services

Tar Heal Paws

Carolina Conexiones

Current Volunteers

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