Volunteer With Us

(require/discuss time commitment)

• Assist with recruiting and onboarding volunteers
• Assist with the development of training materials for volunteers
• Assist with the creation of volunteer schedules and identify areas of additional need

(requires related college degree, experience working with confidential patient info, and documentation of HIPPA training)

• Complete required training to become familiar with available options for individuals who are struggling to afford healthcare (online training, live observation, supervised practice).
• Assist patients in navigating the health care system by identifying resources and supporting them with the application process
• Provide advocacy support by identifying and documenting barriers to access, informing patients of their rights, and alerting supervisor if additional advocacy is needed.

(Volunteers with IT background)

• Assist with creation of user-friendly resource lists or digital databases
• Categorize and tag resources for easy searching and filtering
• Regularly update the database to ensure all information is current and accurate.

(open to all)

• Assist in the brainstorming, planning, and execution of community health and wellness events and social group gatherings
• Collaborate with staff to create promotional materials for events (e.g., social media content, flyers, email blasts).
• Provide on-the-ground support during events, helping with setup, registration, and creating a welcoming atmosphere.
• Provides support for projects and initiatives (food and clothing drives, community disaster and crisis response efforts).

(current college students or college grads)

• Identify organizations throughout North Carolina that have specific expertise in providing quality services to LGBTQ+, BIPOC individuals
• Research and identify additional community resources, including but not limited to: housing assistance, legal aid and name/gender marker change assistance, substance use and recovery support, youth and family services, social and recreational groups, and services for older adults
• Vet resources for accessibility, safety, and quality of service for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC individuals.
• Research effective, culturally responsive, and low-cost marketing and outreach strategies for community health events
• Collaborate with staff to develop additional research projects

(post secondary students or previous grant writing experience)

• Identify new funding opportunities from private, corporate, and governmental sources
• Utilize research and literature review to assist with the development of projects and programming that align with funder’s priorities and the organization’s strategic goals
• Assist with grant writing and submission of required grant reports

(requires experience with data analysis, experience working with confidential information, and documentation of completed HIPPA training)

• Assist in developing systems to improve efficiency and consistency of data collection procedures at the practice
• Assist with the creation of data collection, analysis and visualization tools

(skilled healthcare professionals)

• Provide support and guidance with the planning of community testing events and healthcare fairs.
• Collaborate with Radical Healing staff to provide care and support to community members at testing events and health fairs

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist healthcare staff with patient intake, vitals, and basic clinical procedures under supervision.
  Support the planning and execution of community testing events, health fairs, and other outreach initiatives.
• Collaborate with clinicians to ensure smooth patient flow and high-quality care.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in training sessions and ongoing supervision to enhance clinical skills and knowledge of available community resources.
• Assist with patient education and resource navigation as directed by supervising clinicians.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a current medical student.
• Must have completed or be willing to complete HIPAA training.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.
• Ability to commit to a minimum of [insert hours per week/month] for the duration of the volunteer term.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous clinical or healthcare-related experience (e.g., hospital volunteering, clinical shadowing, EMT training) is a plus.
• Familiarity with community health, patient advocacy, or social determinants of health.
• Experience in event support or public health initiatives is desirable but not required.

Supervision & Training:

• Volunteers will receive orientation to Radical Healing’s policies, procedures, and resources.
• Ongoing supervision and mentorship will be provided by licensed healthcare staff.
• Opportunities for skill development in patient care, community health, and clinical documentation.