Student and Volunteer Placement

At Health Services Agency (HSA), we're proud to offer meaningful opportunities for both students and volunteers to gain real-world experience while supporting our community's health. Whether you're earning academic credit or simply looking to give back, there may be a place for you here.

Students

Are you a student looking to fulfill internship requirements or gain experience in healthcare or public health? Our student placements are:

  • Designed for those seeking academic credit or experience in healthcare or public health
  • Structured with defined projects and supervision
  • Intended to meet learning objectives set by your school
  • Unpaid (Fellowships and stipends do not apply)
Volunteers

Volunteers play a vital role in supporting our agency's mission. Volunteer roles are:

  • Open to all levels of experience
  • Flexible, based on agency needs
  • A great way to explore different areas of community health and health care
  • Not affiliated with school credit or coursework
  • Must be 18 years of age or older

How to Apply as a Student

Follow these steps to apply for a student placement at HSA:

  1. Check Current Affiliation Agreements: View our current list of affiliated schools. If your school is not listed, we accept new school requests twice a year.
  2. Prepare and Submit Your Application: Complete your application by downloading the PDF and submitting the application and any required documentation to HSAStudent@schsa.org
  3. Confirmation of Placement: Depending on our availability for student placement, you will typically receive a follow up email within 7 - 10 business days.
  4. Background Check & Onboarding: Successful candidates must submit all pre-placement documentation prior to starting. Pre-placement clearance may include a background check, drug screening, vaccination records, a physical exam, and BLS CPR certification (based on the site and school).

School Program Expiration
Aspen University School of Nursing and Health Program 11/1/28
CSU Chico Public Health & Health Services Administration 5/1/27
CSU Chico Nursing Program - Clinical Nursing 6/21/26
CSU Northridge General for all students requiring practicum with a community partner (HSA). Continuous
CSU Stanislaus Multi departments including Kinesiology & tobacco 9/14/27
CSU Stanislaus Social Worker Practicum 3/31/28
CSU Stanislaus Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, Masters of Science in Nursing with a Nursing Education, Nursing Administration, Gerontological and Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration as well as a Health Science Program 12/31/29
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts BSN program 9/1/28
Modesto Junior College/Yosemite College District Associates Degree Nursing, Medical Assisting, Office administration programs 12/31/28
Samuel Merritt University Occupational, Physical Therapy, Family Nurse Practioner programs 9/1/25
Sonoma State University School of Nursing 9/30/28
St. Catherine University Occupational Therapy Assistant Program 9/30/26
University of California, Merced Tobacco and Nicotine Education Programs 7/30/27
University of California, San Diego WIC Dietetic Internship Continuous
University of Phoenix LPN (RN) to BSN Continuous
University of San Francisco Master's in Public Health 9/1/25
University of St. Augustine School of Health Sciences Program 5/7/26
University of the Pacific Director of Physical & Occupational Therapy 11/30/27
University of the Pacific School of Nursing 12/31/29
Walden University Master's in Public Health & Doctorate in Public Health 5/28/26
West Coast University Family Nurse Practitioner Program 7/31/29
Western Governors University Bachelor's of Science in Nursing Continuous

How to Apply as a Volunteer

Follow these steps to apply for a volunteer placement at HSA:

  1. Complete Your Application: Online or downloading the PDF and submitting to HSAVolunteers@schsa.org
  2. Interview/Confirmation of Placement: If there is volunteer opportunity, you will be asked to interview with the site supervisor and/or manager.
  3. Background Check Form: Background forms will be given to proceed with pre-placement clearance.
  4. Medical Clearance (if applicable): Some placements may require a recent TB test and vaccine history if volunteering within a clinical location.

Contact Information


Human Relations

917 Oakdale Road
Modesto, CA 95350

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Contact Us:
Students: HSAStudent@schsa.org
Volunteers: HSAVolunteers@schsa.org
Phone: 209-558-7180

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