A variety of volunteers are needed to help deliver quality health, spiritual, and social services. Our most pressing needs are for people willing to make a commitment to regular involvement, i.e., one morning or afternoon every week or every first Friday, etc.
Specific needs include:
Physicians and Nurse Practitioners: Please see the Texas Medical Journal [vol. 96(6), 60-62] for definitive information and the good news on volunteering and liability. "The Texas Charitable Immunity and Liability Act gives physician volunteers . . . immunity from civil liability in providing nonemegency medical services if they can verify that they are working for a charitable organization, act in good faith, and obtain written consent from the patient" (p. 61). The clinic has five private exam rooms, a provider work area, translators, basic lab services, and a well-stocked pharmacy.
Spanish translators: The primary need is for people who can work in the clinic or make home visits with nurses or social workers.
Lay volunteers: There are many opportunities, including working in the clinic (check-in, reading to children, etc.), helping people through public health clinic systems, advocacy, spiritual care, tutoring, and more. Define your own role.
Nurses: Opportunities include working in the clinic, home visits, patient/community education, and others: define your own role and we wil see how ou can help at Agape.
Social workers and patient advocates: Our patients and families are a joy to work with - very few are looking for a free ride. They are generally unsophisticated about accessing services and need someone to intercede with providers.
Chaplain/spiritual care (ordained or lay): We are committed to providing holistic care. Again, the greatest need is for consistent involvement.
Questions? Please send an email to .