Health Outreach Volunteer

Refugee Health Volunteer

Job Summary The Refugee Health Volunteer will assist program manager in health-related activities, systems navigation, and access to benefits for recently- arrived refugees in Virginia.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Urgent: Contact clients about the COVID-19 Vaccine and refer any clients interested to a partner organization for an appointment.

• Assist clients with various appointments including but not limited to: medical appointments, immunization appointments, and to referred support programs

• Assist refugees with health insurance enrollments

• Conduct refugee health-related outreach and education to local providers and potential partners

• Assist with client appointment reminders and follow-up

• Assist with conducting orientations to prepare community members for accessing US health services and assess health needs

• Perform trainings/create displays on safety, health and hygiene

• Assist clients in getting services from local social service offices and public assistance

• Assist program manager with maintenance of case files

• Assist with other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in multicultural contexts is desirable

• An interest in international and refugee issues

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team

• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and process unexpected tasks and deadlines

• Ability to work under pressure

• Flexibility

• Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects

• Effective communication and writing skills

• Proficiency in one or more language other than English is preferable

• If wanting to volunteer in person, having personal car or access to a car is desirable, but not required

Learning Outcomes:

• Understanding of the timelines and processes refugees go through.
• Increased intercultural communication competency
• Exposure to basic non-profit operations and environment
• Knowledge of marginalized populations - challenges and opportunities
• Experience working with limited English proficiency populations
• Knowledge of Virginia refugee benefits systems
• Ability to navigate of social service systems
• Basic ability to keep case notes and maintain case files to State Department standards.

Time Requirements:

At least 1 full days a week. This is a remote volunteer opportunity with possible in-person components according to the volunteers comfort level.

Please contact [email protected] if interested.