Bilingual Volunteer Medical Clinic Healthcare Outreach

The Volunteer Medical Clinic provides comprehensive primary health care to people in our community who do not have access to medical care through public benefits or private insurance. It is the only free clinic in DC, and we rely on the generosity of a team of over 60 active volunteers to serve patients. 95% of our patients speak Spanish as a first language, and we provide interpreters for all our clinicians. We are closely tied to Catholic Charities¿ Health Care Network, which provides specialty care services from safety-net clinics in the area. Dental, legal, and social services are also available at the clinic location. The Volunteer Medical Clinic is looking for a bilingual (English/Spanish) AmeriCorps Healthcare Outreach Volunteer who is passionate about connecting patients with healthcare services, has good communication skills, and can work independently and as part of a team. The volunteer will assist with the provision of direct care to patients by taking patient medical histories and filling in as an interpreter as needed. The volunteer will also lead our continuity of care initiatives, reaching out to patients with chronic care needs and scheduling them for appointments. The volunteer will have the opportunity to network with area medical schools, volunteer clinicians, and participate in Catholic Charities staff enrichment. By doing direct service, they will be in the unique position to serve patients in a culturally sensitive way and gain clinical skills by working side by side with our clinicians. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the medical or public health field. The position will provide a living stipend of $17,600, as well as healthcare and childcare benefits as applicable. The volunteer is expected to work 1700 flex hours generally from 8am-6:30pm Monday-Thursday, with occasional weekend or evenings for health fairs and training and is permitted to work a different job or study outside of work hours.