VolunTeen Program at Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Make a difference in your community while having fun and exploring the healthcare environment at Wellstar Paulding. Our summer program is designed to provide students interested in healthcare careers access to the operations of a world-class medical center.
Volunteering is a fun activity, with lots of hospital exposure. However, it is also a serious commitment. VolunTeens provide hundreds of hours of valuable service to our patients, visitors and team members. Wellstar Paulding Medical Center offers volunteer opportunities in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to, customer service, clinical and non-clinical departments, patient transport and wayfinding.
The VolunTeen program is for high school students aged 15-18 interested in a career in healthcare. Please note that the teen program is competitive. We offer limited spots to the most qualified applicants. The selection process requires a 15-minute interview, which will occur in March. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive a formal email with all pertinent details. If accepted into the program, you must attend a 2-hour mandatory orientation session and complete all remaining required paperwork. We will offer two evening orientation date options to choose from to aid in your busy schedules from school. A parent will be required to attend with you as the first ten minutes will address frequently asked parent questions and ensure they have signed additional documents.
2026 Program Dates
June 1st - July 31st, 2026
Becoming a Wellstar VolunTeen
- Complete the online application.
- Submit a copy of your immunization records to include MMR, DPT, and Varicella vaccinations.
- Have your school counselor complete and sign the School Records Release.
Required documentation (immunization records, and School Records Release) can be submitted by email or USPS mail.
Email: [email protected]
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
ATTN: Volunteer Services
2518 Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway Hiram GA, 30141
Application Deadline
February 13th, 2026
Applications and all required documents must be submitted by February 13th. Any documents not submitted by this deadline will be omitted from the process, no exceptions.
Due to the limited number of positions in this program, not all applicants will be accepted. The selection criteria include receipt of a completed application and required documentation, ability to make required time commitment, previous volunteer or community service experience, GPA, student leadership positions, communication skills, and interest in a career in the healthcare field.
Applicants must be able to participate in the entire four-week session, volunteering for one 4-hour shift per week. Shifts are morning and afternoon, Monday through Friday. Service hours will be validated for all participants who volunteer for the full 4-week session. Please consider whether volunteering will fit your schedule or other commitments. By submitting your completed application, you are agreeing to the program requirements.
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Wellstar Paulding VolunTeen. We look forward to reviewing your application.