Clinic Volunteer Program

What is the UHS Clinic Volunteer Program?

The UHS Clinic Volunteer Program offers currently enrolled UT Austin students an opportunity for clinical experience in the University Health Services Clinics. UHS opens the window to accept new applications each year during February. Candidate applications are screened and selected candidates are invited to be interviewed. Candidates who are offered volunteer positions start their position the following fall semester. Volunteer positions last for two long semesters (fall & spring).

Requirements

• All new and returning volunteers are required to attend an onsite half-day mandatory orientation on Aug. 21, 2026.
• New volunteers who are unable to attend the mandatory orientation will be dropped from the program.
• Clinic volunteers must commit to at least four hours per week (fall & spring semesters).
• All volunteers must display regular attendance.
• All volunteers must display professional conduct.

Department-Specific Duties

Which clinic is the best fit for you?

If you prefer an experience where you work independently, are self-motivated and organized, the Primary Care lab duties might be a good fit for you.

If you prefer an experience where you interact with patients and other healthcare professionals and perform a variety of patient care tasks, then the Gynecology department might be a good fit for you.

Gynecology

• Assist healthcare providers and nursing staff with patient care.
• Obtain vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature)
• Perform or assist with patient treatments or lab specimen processing.
• Assist nursing staff with maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
• Transport patients or lab specimens between clinic departments.

Primary Care (no direct patient contact)

• Perform or assist with lab specimen processing. Operate lab instruments and document lab test results for Strep, COVID-19 and Influenza.
• Assist nursing staff with maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
• Transport patients or lab specimens between clinic departments.

Interested in Applying for the UHS Clinic Volunteer Program?

As part of the process, please submit both a resume and a cover letter. When you’re ready to apply, applications will be accepted exclusively through Workday.

* Please note that the job posting link will only be available once the position goes live, and application slots tend to fill very quickly. We strongly recommend applying as soon as the posting becomes active.

• Applications are reviewed by UHS Clinic Volunteer Program Coordinators.
• Applicants selected for an interview will be notified by email or phone.
• All UT students are welcome to apply.
• A major in a health-related field is preferred but not required.

It is recommended that applicants include the following information in their cover letter.

1. Previous volunteer experience along with a brief description of duties performed.
2. Previous work experience in the healthcare field with a brief description of duties performed.
3. Current extracurricular activities and note any leadership roles.
4. Qualities you possess that make you a competitive applicant for the volunteer program.
5. What you would like to gain from this volunteer experience.
6. We’d love to learn more about you—feel free to share an experience that shaped your values or influenced how you approach the world.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the UHS Clinic Volunteer Program Coordinators at clinicvolprog@uhs.utexas.edu.