Undergraduate and Graduate Volunteers

UNC Medical Center's Volunteer Services in Chapel Hill and Off-Site areas collaborate with undergraduate and graduate students to provide meaningful and educational volunteer opportunities that align with the needs of our clinical and non-clinical departments.  Volunteers do not need to attend UNC Chapel Hill.

Academic Year 2026 - 2027 Applicants - All items for the application portal are due on August 6th, 2026.

Application Dates

Application Dates:

Summer 2026 

March 16th - March 31st 

**OR UNTIL MAX CAPACITY IS REACHED. DO NOT WAIT TO APPLY 

 Academic Year 2026 - 2027 

July 1st - July 14th  

**OR UNTIL MAX CAPACITY IS REACHED. DO NOT WAIT TO APPLY 

 

Commit to Volunteer:

May 11th - August 9th

Fall: August 24th -

November 29th

AND

Spring: January 6th -

April 27th 

Requirements:

  • Must be able to fulfill the following time commitments:

    NEW THIS YEAR 

     Summer Program:

    • Open to all eligible degree seeking students who can commit to the ENTIRE summer program (May-August) regardless of intent to volunteer during the academic year.
    • Must have completed two semesters of college/university prior to volunteering.
    • Must complete 2 shifts per week for 3 hours each (minimum of 22 shifts).
    • Minimum of 65 total hours.

     Academic Year Program:

    • All academic year volunteers will be required to complete both the fall and spring semesters (Aug-April).
    • If you are a current volunteer who needs to fulfill one more semester, please reach out to your Coordinator.
    • Minimum of 25 hours AND a minimum of 13 shifts per semester.
    • Must have completed two semesters of college/university prior to volunteering.

    • If you are unable to fulfill ANY of the above requirements, please wait and apply another semester.

    How to Apply:

    1. Apply 

    • First visit our   Volunteer Area   page to learn about all the areas available and learn more about the hospital.  

    • Fill out the application.

    • Note you will be able to register for a specific volunteer area’s interview, but we cannot guarantee that your first choice of volunteer opportunity will be available.  

    1. When your application goes through, you will go back to the website, and complete each step of the intake path to become an active volunteer. 

    1. Review our website including the Undergraduate/graduate Volunteer  Immunization and TB Testing Requirements  and begin making arrangements to receive any missing vaccines and testing. Please do not wait until the last minute to start this process as it can take several weeks to complete. 

    1. Volunteer dress code is a short or long sleeved plain white, light blue or navy polo. Volunteers supply their own shirts. 

    Additional Questions?

    Please contact Volunteer Services at volsvcs@unchealth.unc.edu .

    Contact Information

    Office Ph. (984) 974-4793

    Email:   volsvcs@unchealth.unc.edu

    Office Business Hours

    Monday - Friday :

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 

    Saturday & Sunday : Closed 

    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 to find the perfect place that matches our volunteer's interests and schedule. For more information, please visit our Volunteer Areas page.

    Chapel Hill/Off-Site Applications

    Academic Year for 2026-2027

    Link for Application: CLOSED (Reached Max Capacity)