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. All students who are currently enrolled at UT Austin are welcome to apply. No previous experience in healthcare is required.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a student at UT Austin and will be enrolled for the following academic year.
• All new and returning volunteers are required to attend an onsite mandatory orientation on August 20th, 2027 in the afternoon.
• New volunteers who are unable to attend the mandatory orientation will be dropped from the program.
• Clinic volunteers must commit to at least 4 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters.
• All volunteers must display regular attendance.
• All volunteers must display professional conduct.
• All volunteers must be willing to keep required vaccinations up to date.

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.

Instructions for Applicants

Applications must be submitted on Workday during the timeframe listed in the Update section at the top of this page.

All applications must include the following:

• Current UT email address.
• Resume (max 1-page)
• A cover letter that answers the following questions in numerical order (max 100 words for each answer).
  1. Which clinic would you prefer to volunteer with and why.
  2. What do you hope to gain from the UHS Clinic Volunteer program.
  3. Describe an experience that has shaped your character.
  4. Previous volunteer or work experience that you believe has prepared you for the UHS Clinic Volunteer Program.
  5. Extracurricular commitments and the estimated weekly time required for each.

Applications will not be accepted after the window has closed or by email.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Interviews are typically conducted between March and April and final selections are made by the end of May.

Contact Us

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