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Volunteer Application - Patient Greeter

United States·RoanokeVolunteermid

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What's cool about being a Patient Greeter? Patient Greeters are the first point of contact for patients to create a calm and welcoming presence while supporting access to PPSAT health centers.

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What's cool about being a Patient Greeter?

Patient Greeters are the first point of contact for patients to create a calm and welcoming presence while supporting access to PPSAT health centers. Patient Greeters will be stationed outside the health center with 1-3 other volunteers to greet patients and help ensure they reach the front doors without harassment from protestors.

Passionate about patient access to inclusive and nonjudgmental care, including abortion services

Available to volunteer on weekday mornings

Welcoming and friendly to all

Able to maintain a clear and level head in stressful situations

Willing and able to be outside (rain or shine) health centers throughout shift duration

Accompany patients who request support between their vehicles and the health center, and provide a necessary buffer between them and protestors

Maintain a peaceful environment for patients entering health centers

Assist with putting up and taking down signs, distributing and collecting greeter vests, and managing general volunteer supplies

Attend annual trainings with PPSAT to maintain volunteer compliance

Follow PPSAT volunteer policies and procedures

Columbia, SC

Charlottesville, VA

Roanoke, VA

To submit a volunteer application, please click "Apply For This Job." Please note that the need for Patient Greeters varies by location and depends on current volunteer participation. We welcome volunteer applications at any time and will reach out if assistance is needed in your selection location.

Thank you for your interest and willingness to help our communities access their healthcare in a safe, no-judgment environment!

If you are interested in volunteering with us in other advocacy capacities, please sign up HERE and your local Community Organizer will be in touch with you as soon as possible with other volunteer opportunities!

Due to our current capacity, we have temporarily paused applications for volunteer opportunities in our other departments. We appreciate your patience and encourage you to check back for when this changes!

Planned Parenthood South Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer.

No phone calls please.