Available Volunteer Opportunities

Looking for places to volunteer in Providence, RI? Across the state, many talents come together to make our Clinic possible. We offer many opportunities to give back to our community in a vibrant and supportive setting. If you are interested in any of the opportunities listed below, please fill out the Volunteer Application for that position, and we will be in touch!

*As of 11/20/2024, we are currently waitlisting applications for the following positions due to high application volume: Medical Assistant, Medical Recorder and Patient Services. Medical Interpreter applications are being processed due to high need.

If you would like to be added to the waiting list to receive notification when applications for the paused positions re-open, please complete the short form linked here.

Application Review Process

We ask that you please do not call the clinic regarding the status of your application. Once you submit your application, an email requiring additional documentation to complete the process automatically sends out. When received, please submit your required documents as soon as possible.

Incomplete applications or missing documentation required will not be processed at this time. Please allow at least 15 business days for your completed application and documents to be reviewed, once received in full. Our staff will contact you to complete onboarding. 

Documentation required

  • Photocopy of a government-issued photo ID
  • Records of MMR, Varicella, TDAP, Seasonal Influenza, TB/PPD, Hep B, and Covid-19 immunizations.
  • Headshot for your badge
  • Résumé/CV
  • Active professional license – any clinical volunteer position, including MA’s
  • Completed Credentialing Packet – licensed providers only

We welcome licensed medical and healthcare professionals with an active Rhode Island medical license. Our medical professionals are board certified and come from leading universities around the country, providing the same innovative, high quality care as currently practiced in their fields of medicine. Retired physician volunteers, dentists, and healthcare professionals may practice on-site at the clinic with our coordinated care Team. For more information, please fill out our application, and staff will respond once received. 

Volunteer Positions

  • Primary Care Providers

    Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants, retired or practicing - would you like to give life-saving medical care to low-income uninsured adults? Volunteer at the Free Clinic! All volunteer physicians receive malpractice coverage from the Clinic and use of the Clinic's volunteer medical license.

  • Health Professional Volunteers

    Volunteer professionals needed for specialty care include Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants. Mental health professionals include Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Wellness Coaches, Nutritionists, and Exercise Instructors. Retired physicians, nurses and others are especially encouraged to apply and join our volunteer medical staff.

  • Dental Care Volunteers

    We are seeking volunteer dentists to provide the following services: comprehensive oral exams, restorative treatment, Endodontics and oral surgery. A current license in the state of Rhode Island is required.

You can play an essential role in our ability to deliver healthcare to our patients even if you’re not a licensed medical professional. There are volunteer positions at every point of patient contact throughout the RIFC workflow with a great range in tasks. The Clinic is open during weekday shifts: 8am-12pm, 1-4pm, and 6-9pm. For more information, please fill out our application, and staff will respond once received. 

Volunteer Postions

  • Medical Interpreter

    The Clinic is urgently seeking Spanish Interpreters to volunteer weekday shifts: 8am-12pm, 1-4pm, and 6-9pm. Volunteers in the position ensure smooth and effective communication between patients, providers, and staff. Spanish Interpreters at the clinic gain experience working with uninsured, Spanish speaking patients through interpreting between providers and patients during clinical and wellness visits. Interpreters may also work on projects to improve the Spanish Interpreting volunteer program at the Clinic.​

  • Medical Assistant

    *Applications for this position are being waitlisted as of 11/20/2024. Medical Assistants are responsible for prepping patients to be seen by the provider. Tasks include measuring and recording patient health information. Some form of license is required, and volunteers must have experience with, and be comfortable performing, all tasks. Preference will be given to volunteers who have formal healthcare training (Medical Assistants, EMTs, CNAs, etc.).

  • Medical Recorder

    *Applications for this position are being waitlisted as of 11/20/2024. Medical Recorders assist health professionals in note taking for patient appointments. Depending on the appointment type and the Medical Professional's preference, Medical Recorders will either record in the exam room during the appointment or will record in the volunteer room after the appointment. Volunteers will interact with professionals and will learn to use medical record keeping software. Additional training is required for this position. Work in another volunteer position at the clinic is required.

  • Patient Services

    *Applications for this position are being waitlisted at this time, as of 11/20/2024. Patient Services Volunteers have one of two roles: Check-Out Volunteers and COVID-19 Screening Volunteers. Check-Out Volunteers sign patients out, schedule patients’ follow-ups and new appointments, and complete lab work and referral forms. COVID-19 Screening Volunteers greet guests and patients as they arrive, screen all clinic entries for COVID-19, and support the front desk in patient check-in and management. Patient Services Volunteers have direct patient contact, and interact with health professionals. It is a great way to gain experience working in a clinical setting.

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