Volunteers

The AmeriCares Free Clinics rely on volunteers to provide free, high- quality health care to the uninsured, low-income residents of the communities we serve. It is due to our selfless volunteer doctors, nurses, screeners, interpreters and administrative assistants that we are able to make a difference in the lives of so many.

Locations

Roles

Volunteers generally work one 4-hour session every 4 to 6 weeks, but may work more or less frequently as they choose. 

Nurses
Two to four volunteer registered nurses staff each clinic session. All nurses are covered under the AmeriCares Free Clinics’ malpractice insurance policy when they are working in the clinic. There also may be opportunities for LPNs and APRNs. Download application here.

Physicians – Primary Care
A volunteer physician staffs each clinic session. A physician who volunteers at the clinic must be either board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Practice, or Emergency Medicine. Since we have a pediatric clinic at the Norwalk site, Pediatricians are also needed.

We also have opportunities for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) certified in the areas of Adult Medicine, Family Practice and Pediatrics (at the Norwalk site).

All Physicians and APRNs providing primary care are covered under the AmeriCares Free Clinics’ malpractice insurance policy when they are working in the clinic. Download application here.

Physician Specialists
The AmeriCares Free Clinics need physician specialists in all areas who are willing to see our patients in their offices at no charge. The specialist can designate how many patients he or she is willing to see on a monthly, quarterly or yearly basis.

Screeners
One to two screeners staff each walk-in clinic session. Screeners administer a one-page intake questionnaire to all new patients as well as periodic updates on returning patients. This intake questionnaire is used to determine a person’s eligibility for our services. Due to the nature of the information exchanged, screeners must be bilingual and 21 years of age or older.  Download application here.

Interpreters
Whenever possible, several interpreters staff each clinic session. Language proficiency is required. It is essential that interpreters are capable and comfortable with translating medical terminology including a patient’s symptoms and the directions given by a physician or nurse related to treatment. The languages needed most are Spanish, Portuguese and Haitian Creole. Other languages at times may be needed as well. Due to the nature of the information exchanged, interpreters must be 21 years of age or older.  Download application here.

Public Relations and Administrative Support
At various times, the clinics and the headquarters’ office in Stamford need clerical/administrative help, including mailings, data entry, and driving or delivery.  We can also use volunteers to assist with graphic design for newsletters and posters, to plan volunteer recognition programs, and to speak to civic groups about our program.  Download application here.

Contact Us

Want to Volunteer? – Here’s how to contact us …

AmeriCares Free Clinics, Inc.
Attn: Terri McCartney -- Associate Director
88 Hamilton Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902
Phone: 800-486-HELP
Fax: 203-658-9612
Email: tmccartney@americares.org