Interested volunteers must complete the Prospective Volunteer Application available on our website at https://garyburnsteinclinic.org/volunteer-application/.

This unified application is designed for both:

• Pre-Professional Volunteers (students and pre-health trainees)
• Professional / Licensed Healthcare Volunteers

Based on how you identify your applicant type, the application will present questions relevant to your background and scope of practice.

The application will request the following information:

Basic Information

• Demographic information
• Contact information
• Availability and scheduling preferences

Additional Information (Pre-Professional Volunteers Only)

• References
• Short-answer questions describing interests and goals

Professional Volunteer Information

• Professional licensing information
• NPI confirmation (if applicable)

Required Supporting Documents

All applicants must upload supporting documentation during the application process.

These may include:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume
• Government-issued identification
• Professional license (if applicable)
• NPI confirmation (for licensed healthcare professionals)
• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis screening documentation:
  • Negative TB test within the past 12 months, or
  • Negative chest X-ray

Incomplete applications may delay processing.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, depending on clinic needs and departmental capacity.

Please allow up to three (3) weeks from the time your application and all required documents are submitted for processing and review.

Once all materials are received, you will receive a confirmation email indicating your application is complete.

Our team will then contact you when positions become available that align with your interests, credentials, and availability.

Commitment Expectations (Pre-Professional Volunteers)

To ensure consistency and continuity of care for our patients, pre-professional volunteers must commit to the following:

• Minimum commitment: 1 year
• Minimum participation: 2–3 shifts per month

Please consider these requirements carefully before submitting your application.

All accepted volunteers must complete an orientation session prior to beginning service.

Orientation may be conducted in person or virtually and will include:

• Overview of the GBCHC mission and clinic structure
• Review of clinic policies and procedures
• HIPAA training
• Bloodborne Pathogens training

Training after orientation differs slightly depending on volunteer type.

Pre-Professional Volunteers

After completing orientation, pre-professional volunteers will begin department-specific training led by the appropriate departmental coordinators (medical, dental, pharmacy, or operations).

This training ensures volunteers understand clinic workflows and responsibilities before beginning their regular shifts.

Professional / Licensed Healthcare Volunteers

Professional volunteers will complete an initial shadowing shift with one of our clinical leaders to become familiar with clinic workflows:

• Medical Director
• Dental Director
• Pharmacy Director

Following this shadowing experience, professional volunteers will meet with their respective departmental coordinators to:

• Establish volunteer schedules
• Determine clinical service needs
• Finalize onboarding steps