Volunteers are always needed at His Hands Free Clinic. In fact, everything we do relies on the support and efforts of our volunteers! Common volunteer positions are described below. Check them out and see if we might be a good fit for your skills and passions. We also encourage interested professionals in related medical fields (EMT, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, etc.) to get involved.
Medical Volunteers
Providers: Nurses (RNs and LPNs), Nurse Practitioners, Physicians Assistants, Physicians, Chiropractors, and Specialists:
Qualifications: Unrestricted Iowa license, professional malpractice insurance or insurance through the VHCPP program, experience preferred.
Frequency: Minimum once a month for two hours.
When: During clinics (Tuesdays and Thursdays 5 – 7 p.m., or Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) Chiropractors as available. We can work around your schedule. Call for more details.
Note for specialist volunteers: Our patients need specialists too!
Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, and Pharmacy Assistants
Qualifications: Licensed pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, experience preferred.
Frequency: Minimum of once a month
For insurance purposes, our licensed volunteers must have personal liability insurance. If you don’t carry your own, you can get the appropriate coverage through the Volunteer Health Care Provider Program through the Iowa Department of Public Health. Contact us for more details.
Dental Volunteers
Dentists
Qualifications: Unrestricted Iowa license, professional malpractice insurance or insurance through the VHCPP program, experience preferred.
Frequency: Minimum of once a month
When: As schedule permits
Where: On site or in your own office
Dental Hygienists
Qualifications: Unrestricted Iowa license, professional malpractice insurance or get insurance through the VHCPP program, experience preferred.
Frequency: As available
When: During dental clinics
Dental Assistants
Qualifications: Unrestricted Iowa license, professional malpractice insurance or insurance through the VHCPP program, experience preferred.
Frequency: As available
When: During dental clinics
Other Volunteer Opportunities
Administrative Assistant
Volunteers to assist with filing, copying, phone calls and various other administrative tasks
Qualifications: Pleasant attitude, organized, dependable, phone experience a plus, experience preferred.
Frequency: Minimum of once a month
When: During administrative office hours (Tuesday – Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
Receptionist
Volunteers to greet patients, schedule appointments and various other administrative tasks.
Qualifications: Pleasant attitude, organized, dependable, experience preferred.
Frequency: Minimum of twice per month
When: Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. or Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5-7 p.m.
Prayer Support
Volunteers to provide spiritual care by praying with patients and for the staff and volunteers of the clinic.
Qualifications: A committed Christian who feels comfortable praying with others and has completed the clinic’s prayer support training. Must be a member of a local church for at least 6 months.
Frequency: Minimum of once a month.
When: During medical, chiropractic or dental clinics.
Ongoing Prayer: Prayer support for all those who are part of our team — including staff and volunteers — as well as the individuals who seek out His Hands for their care is always welcomed. Click here to view the prayer intention schedule for the current month.
One-time group projects
Are you looking for a project for your small group of friends? We have various group projects including cleaning, painting and providing snacks for our volunteers. Contact us and we will put your group to work!0
