Volunteers
AWC volunteers are amazing! They are the heart and soul of the Clinic and donate hundreds of hours of their time to make sure that our patients have access to high-quality, compassionate healthcare.
Volunteers: Providers
We hope you’ll consider giving your time and talents to treat our Northeast Georgia neighbors. Volunteering at AWC means you are able to practice medicine the way it should be practiced — patient-centered. We don’t limit the amount of time you spend with your patients and we encourage every practitioner to treat each patient with caring, respect, and empathy.
You’ll have the opportunity to treat patients with interesting and sometimes challenging cases, affording you the ability to keep your skills sharp and your medical knowledge current.
Schedules are flexible and we will work with you to achieve the work-life balance you are looking for. Vacation, work, and travel are always accommodated.
Medical malpractice coverage is provided to every practitioner through the federal government. Click here to learn more FTCA Coverage.
“It is so fulfilling to practice at the Athens Wellness Clinic! The patients are so grateful, and I know I am making in difference in that person’s day-to-day life with better vision.”
— Dr. Nadine Forche, Optometrist at Five Points Eye Care and AWC Provider
Volunteers: Interns
Volunteering at a free clinic has many benefits for medical interns. By working with patients from diverse backgrounds, interns gain a better understanding of patients’ needs and concerns, and learn to become a better doctor.
The Athens Wellness Clinic provides several volunteer opportunities and internships for course credit each semester. Interns must commit to working at least one full shift during normal business hours of Monday through Wednesday, 8am to 3pm.
If you are interested in an internship, please fill out our digital application using the link below. Positions are limited and we get many applications, so apply early!
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😬 THE FALL AND SPRING 2024 VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS ARE FULL AND WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME.
Please inquire about Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 Volunteer Internship Program opportunities in March 2025.
Volunteers: Personnel
Do you enjoy meeting new people? Help us spread the word about AWC at health fairs and community events, or share our mission with members of civic and service clubs, faith communities and other organizations that want to learn more about AWC.
There are also opportunities to directly assist AWC patients by distributing food, produce, supplies, and gifts.
Do you speak Spanish or Korean? We need you! Interpreters assist providers in the exam room and are critical to providing optimal care to AWC’s patients. There are also opportunities to translate patient education materials and communications.
Do you like to stuff envelopes? Happy to pick up the phone and call patients? Don’t mind shredding paper? Administrative volunteers help keep the office running smoothly.
Do you love social media? Help us tell our story on social media through videos and social media.
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😬 WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR NON-CLINICAL VOLUNTEERS AT THIS TIME.
Please check back often for additional volunteer opportunities!
Information on FTCA Coverage for Medical Volunteers:
Because AWC is a volunteer free healthcare center, volunteers are covered by medical malpractice insurance provided by the federal government. The volunteer has immunity from medical malpractice lawsuits resulting from his/her subsequent performance of medical, surgical, dental or related functions within the scope of his/her work at the free center.
For more information, go to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website.
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Every contribution assists us to fill the gaps we encounter when serving our community, and to fund innovations intended to provide the most comprehensive healthcare services for our patients.