Opportunities From: Volunteer Arlington

Smile Squad will support AFC's mission to provide access to high-quality dental care and send patients home with tools to maintain their oral health.

The AFC Smile Squad will do most of the project on their own time leading up to the day of service. They are tasked with collecting dental supplies (soft bristle toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, travel size mouthwash) and creating little gift bags to be given out to patients after their dental appointment. The Squad can create as many or as few as they would like. Prepared gift bags will be dropped off at Arlington Free Clinic on the Day of Service. The Smile Squad participants are also welcome to join our Community Tour (listed as a separate event on the Day of Service).

Join us at our clinic to learn more about who we are, who we serve, what we do, how we do it, and how you can help!

Our Director of Volunteer Resources, Kate Nadeau, will provide a history of the clinic, our role in the community, and explain the critical function of volunteers in our mission. For those interested, she will review current volunteer opportunities, explain the application process, and outline how onboarding works. Clinical and non-clinical opportunities are available! Bilingual (Spanish) volunteers are our highest need. There will be an optional opportunity to create valentines for our volunteers after the tour.

If you'd like to support the clinic directly on this Day of Service, please feel free to bring grocery store gift cards ($25; Giant, Aldi, Target), or dental supplies (soft bristle toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, travel size mouthwash) to be distributed to patients.

Logistics: Arlington Free Clinic: 2921 11th Street South, Arlington VA 22204. Metered parking is available on 11th Street and in the garage under the building. Free parking is available on surrounding residential streets. Guests are welcome to park in the FREE AFC spots in the garage. The free spots are lettered; the metered spots are numbered.

Are you bilingual? You can use your language skills to assist with medical appointments in-person or via telehealth! To provide the best patient-centered care, AFC uses volunteer interpreters to assist with patient communication.

Arlington Free Clinic advances health equity by providing comprehensive, whole-person healthcare to our neighbors who would otherwise lack access. Volunteer Spanish Interpreters are needed to facilitate the communication between providers and patients. Encounters include intake, discharge, primary care, specialty care, physical therapy, diabetic education, exercise classes, and more!

What makes a successful volunteer?
Volunteer interpreters do not have to be professional interpreters, nor do they have to have experience in the medical field or existing strong familiarity with medical terminology. A successful AFC Volunteer Interpreter likes interacting with new people, enjoys fast paced working environments, has a flexible personality, and is culturally aware. AFC provides training for volunteer interpreters and all trainees shadow a medical session before working solo.

Arlington Free Clinic (AFC) advances health equity by providing comprehensive, whole-person healthcare to our neighbors who would otherwise lack access.

AFC is in need of licensed mental health volunteers to see patients remotely or in-person! AFC strives to support physical & emotional well-being and has been providing mental health services in a primary care setting since 2001. Aware that mental health care delivered in a primary care setting is highly effective, we are currently seeking volunteer mental health professionals who can promote mental health, resilience, and overall well-being for our low income, uninsured population.

We are currently seeking NPs, LPCs, LMFTs, or LCSWs licensed in Virginia. Spanish language ability is most welcome, but not required. Volunteers must commit to 1-2 shifts a month and appointments can be done via telehealth. Please email volunteer@arlingtonfreeclinic.org with a copy of your CV for more information.

Arlington Free Clinic (AFC) advances health equity by providing comprehensive, whole-person healthcare to our neighbors who would otherwise lack access.

AFC is seeking Registered Dieticians to support our patient population, and particularly our diabetes management program. Bilingual Spanish speakers are preferred, but it is not a requirement. We have a great team of volunteer interpreters to support communication assistance. Onsite appointments are also preferred, but telehealth opportunities are available.

Volunteer providers commit to volunteer 1-2 shifts a month (each shift is 2-3 hours) and we require at least an 8-month commitment. Volunteers are asked to submit an application and come in for an interview and orientation.

AFC advances health equity by providing comprehensive, whole-person healthcare to our neighbors who would otherwise lack access. This is done through the support of dedicated volunteer medical professionals. Volunteer physicians, both primary care and specialists are integral to our mission. Generally, available shifts are Monday-Thursday 1pm-3:30pm and Tuesday-Thursday 5:30pm-8:30pm. Almost all shifts are in-person/onsite, but some telehealth opportunities are still available depending on circumstances.

Volunteer physicians commit to one shift a month (2-3 hours) for at least eight months. Some volunteers opt to spend more time with us, and that's great too! Volunteers are required to do phone interviews with several decision-making staff and must pass a reference/license check.

Providers must be licensed to practice in Virginia and be in good standing in their affiliated hospital. We register all licensed medical professionals with the Virginia Department of Risk Management which provides risk coverage for those working as volunteers in free clinics.

For more information please visit: https://arlingtonfreeclinic.org/get-involved/volunteer/