Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteerism is a vital component of the Interfaith Community Clinic. Approximately 90% of all services are performed by licensed professionals volunteering their time to help our patients. The clinic’s volunteers are truly the key to our success.

• Medical and Dental Professionals
  Professional volunteers of licensed physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, dental hygienists, dental assistants and retired professionals work together to provide patient care.  They work in the same capacity required in any clinic setting; the specific routine unique to this Clinic is covered in an orientation.
  
  Hours Available:
  3-4 hour shifts, Monday through Friday
  Evening Clinics available
  Commitment: One shift per month

• Patient Services
  The patient services volunteer interviews the patient before the patient is examined by the dental or medical staff. Basic information about the Clinic and its policies and procedures are explained and an assessment of other patient needs is determined. They also assist the patient in obtaining other health care or social service resources that may be available to them or their family. The specific routine unique to this Clinic is covered in an orientation.
  
  Hours Available:
  3-4 hour shifts, Monday through Friday
  Commitment: Daytime – one shift per week;
  Evening – one shift per month

• Office Assistants
  The front desk volunteers in both clinic settings are essential for the orderliness and documentation for each patient visit.  Receptionists are greeters and “keepers” of the paperwork. Volunteers are also responsible for answering the phones and providing helpful information. A brief orientation with observation time will equip you for this task.  At other non-clinic hours, volunteers are welcome for various office tasks.
  
  Hours Available:
  3-4 hour shifts, Monday through Friday
  Commitment: Daytime – one shift per week;
  or Evening – one shift per month

• Translators
  In those instances when needed, the use of a translator greatly facilitates the Clinic visit. Most often, the need is for Spanish interpretations. This communication link begins during the interview with Social Services and continues with the medical or dental exam.
  
  Hours Available:
  3-4 hour shifts, Monday through Friday
  Commitment: Daytime – one shift per week; or Evening – one shift per month

• Pharmacy Assistance Program
  The volunteer assists patients in obtaining medications from pharmaceutical company’s assistance programs. This volunteer is responsible for completing required paperwork and submitting completed applications to pharmaceutical companies.  Follow up is required to notify patient of medication received and renew as needed.  
  
  Hours Available:
  3-4 hour shifts, Monday through Friday
  Commitment: Daytime – one shift per week

• Pharmacy
  Interfaith Community Clinic maintains a small in-house pharmacy of donated medications.  The volunteer assists with pick up of donation and documentation of inventory.
  
  Hours Available:
  Monday through Friday as needed
  Commitment: Daytime – one shift per week

If you would like to volunteer with Interfaith Community Clinic, please be sure to fill out our volunteer application and email aphillips@interfaithcommunityclinic.org. Thanks!

101 Pine Manor Drive Oak Ridge North, TX 77385 Ph. 281-364-7889 Appointments: 281-298-3718