HOW TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER

1. Schedule an interview by calling Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services at (804) 556-6260.

2. Complete a Volunteer Application.

3. Sign a Confidentiality Agreement.

4. Attend a mandatory Orientation for new Volunteers.

5. Attend an "on the job" orientation/training related to the Volunteer position you have selected.

6. Attend in-service trainings as needed. 

Opportunities:                                                   

• Administrative Support: Answer phones, file, copy
• Client Navigator: Work with clients who need help accessing resources
• Client Registration/Intake: Register new clients
• Clothes Closet volunteer: Customer service, sort donations
• Family Support volunteers: Input new client information and visit data
• Financial Literacy volunteers: Work with program director to provide parent education and support
• Food Pantry volunteer: Greet clients, assist with food selections, stock
• Health care professionals (MD, NP,PA, RN, LPN, DDS, DA, DH, MSW, etc): Direct patient care, chart maintenance, clinical data tracking
• Home Repair volunteers: Assist with emergency home repairs

• Literacy Tutors: One-on-one client literacy education
• Special Events volunteers
• Volunteer Clinic staff: Front desk, rescreen patients, make appointments

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING

People have found volunteering to be rewarding for a wide variety of reasons. At Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services, volunteers will have the opportunity to work in an environment of care while satisfying personal goals such as sharing skills, learning new skills, meeting new people, being a part of a team or just doing something different from their regular job. Volunteering with Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services allows you to be a part of an organization that truly makes a difference in the community by helping others and having an impact on their well being.

A SUCCESSFUL VOLUNTEER

Successful volunteers are dependable, punctual, and understanding. The volunteers who have the most rewarding experiences are those who are highly motivated, flexible, and have a willingness to learn. The successful volunteer is compassionate and understands the need for emphasis on both confidentiality and discretion. You will be working with a diverse group of people. You need to be accepting of individual opinions, disabilities, and racial/ethnic differences.