Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at CommunityHealth. It is a rewarding experience that allows you to have a profound impact upon people’s health and quality of life. Many of our volunteers have been with us for years. Our volunteer providers, in particular, welcome the opportunity to practice in such a patient-focused environment.

There are a variety of ways to volunteer at CommunityHealth and volunteers are welcome at both our West Town health center at 2611 W. Chicago Ave., and our Englewood satellite at 641 W. 63^rd St. No matter what your background or volunteer interest, all donated services and time are greatly appreciated.

NOTE: WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY RECRUITING NEW TRIAGE OR LAB VOLUNTEERS (WEST TOWN OR ENGLEWOOD SITES).

Learn more about current volunteer needs at our West Town health center and our Englewood satellite. For more information about any of the volunteer opportunities, please contact Kelly Tondini, Manager of Clinic Resources and Volunteer Services, at 773.969.5923 or ktondini@communityhealth.org.

Medical Professional Volunteer Opportunities
CommunityHealth offers volunteer providers a patient-centered environment and rewarding practice setting with no insurance forms or claims to file. Through our regular primary care clinics, disease management program and 23 specialty services, volunteer nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and physicians meet a variety of patient needs. Scheduling is flexible and providers can commit to as little as one 4-hour shift a month. The Illinois Good Samaritan Act provides liability protection.

Currently, we are in particular need of the following specialists: Dentists, Dermatologists, Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Physical Therapists, Podiatrists, Primary Care Providers (MD, DO, PA, NP), Rheumatologists and Ultrasound Technicians.

Volunteer provider opportunities at West Town
Volunteer provider opportunities at Englewood

Dental Volunteer Opportunities
In 2010, CommunityHealth launched a comprehensive Oral Health program and our volunteer dental providers and assistants provide much-needed basic prophylactic and restorative dental care to our patients.

Dental volunteer opportunities

Clinic (Non-Medical) Volunteer Opportunities
Support volunteers are essential to clinic operations. Front-desk volunteers, triage volunteers, interpreters and health educators are just a few of the opportunities available. Interested individuals are asked to make a time commitment of two, four-hour shifts per month for one year. Scheduling is flexible.

Because a large percentage of our patient population is Spanish-speaking and nearly 20 percent is Polish-speaking, we have a particular need for interpreters.

Clinic volunteer opportunities at West Town
Clinic volunteer opportunities at Englewood

Registered Dietitian Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Dietitians have the opportunity to conduct one-on-one counseling to a diverse patient population in need of nutrition/diet consultation. Relevant experience is required. The time commitment is one 4- hour shift per month for one year and scheduling is very flexible. Volunteers must hold ADA credentials.

Volunteer opportunities for registered dieticians

Pharmacy Volunteer Opportunities
The CommunityHealth MedAccess pharmacy fills prescriptions for uninsured, low-income patients seen at the health center and other clinics across the city. The pharmacy utilizes a formulary based on donated brand-name medications from pharmaceutical companies, plus stock generic medications.

Volunteer pharmacy opportunities

Mental Health Professionals
CommunityHealth provides a variety of psychiatric, counseling and mental health services to patients. Volunteer psychiatrists and counselors (LCSC, LCPC and clinical psychologists) allow CommunityHealth to evaluate and serve the mental and emotional needs of our diverse patient population.

Volunteer opportunities for mental health professionals

Volunteer Applications

The first step in becoming a CommunityHealth volunteer is to submit an application. Please complete the appropriate form and you will be contacted by Kelly Tondini, Manager of Clinic Resources and Volunteer Services.

For individuals interested in the following volunteer opportunities: front-desk, Intake, referral assistance, PAP, women’s health assistance, triage, lab assistant, interpreter, dental assistant, dispensary, pharmacy tech or health education.

Clinic (Non-Medical) Volunteer Application

For individuals interested in opportunities for: volunteer dentists, dental hygienists, dietitians, pharmacists, physicians, physician assistants, mental health providers, nurses or nurse practitioners.

Medical Provider Volunteer Application

FAQs

Want to learn more about volunteering at CommunityHealth? Read answers to the most frequently asked questions.

Volunteer Recognition

Our volunteers are the cornerstone of CommunityHealth’s ability to provide quality healthcare to the uninsured, and we are grateful for their donated time, talents and energy. To ensure volunteers know their contributions are valued and appreciated, we hold monthly and annual recognition events. Events include our annual holiday party, volunteer of the year awards, volunteer of the month awards, and more.

Volunteer Opportunities