Volunteer Opportunities
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If you have any questions about our volunteer opportunities, please contact us at development@cmrocks.org.
Marketing Intern
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Reach is seeking a part-time marketing intern to work with the development team. Duties will include researching prospective donors, creating marketing materials, designing social media campaigns, collaborating on strategies for the department, and providing other services as needed. This unpaid opportunity is expected to last approximately 4-6 weeks but may be extended.
Supply Drive Coordinators
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Reach is seeking supply drive coordinators to inventory current supplies at our main office and our Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic and coordinate the collection, delivery, and organization of new supplies on an as-needed basis. The types of supplies most needed are housewares, cleaning supplies, toiletries, and gift cards that will benefit our Clinic and Housing Program clients.
Clinic Healthcare Professionals
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The Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic is seeking MD-licensed healthcare professionals to provide the following services on a pro bono basis: Primary Care (nurses and medical assistants), Dermatology, Rheumatology, Physical Medicine, Cardiology (consultation and EKG readings only), Ophthalmology (primarily retinal exams), and Other medical specialties. This is a perfect opportunity for healthcare professionals who are retired or otherwise stopped working in their professional capacities but still want to use their skills to help others.
Program Evaluators
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Reach is seeking volunteers to evaluate its programs. Evaluators will provide an objective opinion on what is working well and what improvements can be made. The work requires interviews with program leads and others, at least one in-person visit, and the submission of a final written report. Volunteers should have an understanding of evaluations, the ability to do research to determine best practices, and good writing skills. Some experience in the area that is being evaluated is helpful but not necessary.
Senior Reach Program Friendly Callers & Visitors
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Senior Reach is currently seeking English and bilingual “Friendly Caller” volunteers, including Mandarin/English, Vietnamese/English, and English speakers to make weekly phone calls to one or more senior clients to provide a caring voice, to check on their well-being, and to confirm they received and are pleased with their scheduled home care services. Volunteers and senior clients choose the standard weekly day and time that phone calls will occur. We are also seeking "Friendly Visitor" volunteers who will visit senior clients monthly or bimonthly for conversation, activities, or other social interaction. A background check is required.
Candidate Forum Assistants
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Reach, in partnership with Rainbow Place Shelter, will host one of three Rockville Mayor and Council candidate forums on Thursday, October 5th at 7:00 p.m. at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre. We are currently seeking 6 – 10 volunteers to assist on that day from 6:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Volunteers will help with event setup, check in and assist guests, guide moderators and candidates, etc.
Clinic Medical Interpreters (Spanish/English Preferred)
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The Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic is seeking medical interpreters to help our patients and medical providers communicate effectively. Bilingual (Spanish/English) speakers are most needed. Candidates will be asked to demonstrate their oral proficiency. Medical knowledge is helpful but not required. Volunteers must be 18+ years old and able to work a four-hour shift once per week. Requires a background check.
Rockville Emergency Assistance Program (REAP) Intake Coordinator
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Reach’s REAP is seeking an intake coordinator to help provide financial emergency assistance and other services to county residents in need on Mondays, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Work directly with the program director to prevent evictions, foreclosures, and utility terminations and provide referrals for food, clothing, dental/vision care, and more. Training is provided, and parking costs are covered by REAP. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Volunteer Requirements: Availability for a minimum of six months due to training is required. Must be 18 years or older. Computer literate (ability to use databases and Excel spreadsheets, research information via internet, and complete online forms). A background check is required.
Spanish Speaking RN
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The Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic is looking for Registered Nurses who speak Spanish who are interested in giving back to their community. The Kaseman Clinic serves approximately 2000 uninsured adults in Montgomery County, with over 5000 visits a year. A perfect opportunity for someone who has retired or stopped working in their professional capacity but still would like to use their skills to help others. Spanish language skills required. Volunteers must be 18 years old or older. We prefer our volunteers to commit to a regular schedule for at least 6 months, and for at least one 3-4 hour shift per week if possible. Any necessary training is provided on-site. License and credentials must be up-to-date.
Clinic Fundraiser Assistants (October-November)
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Reach is seeking volunteers to assist with event management on the day of the fundraiser, which is scheduled for Saturday November 4, 2023. Event
Activities may include setup, guest check-in/registration, breakdown, etc. This is an in-person opportunity; however, some tasks may be performed remotely. Must be 18+ years old.
Committee Members
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Reach is seeking volunteers to serve on our standing committees (Development, Finance, Faith Advisory, or Governance) and ad hoc event committees (Annual Gala or Clinic Event). Most standing committees meet monthly, and event committees meet as needed. Most meetings are held online during weekday evenings. Contribute your skills (event planning, promotion, customer service, fundraising, etc.) to help us continue to build a strong organization.
Ongoing Opportunities
General
Special Project (Procedures Manual)
Interview staff members and write text to help complete our procedures manual. No editing or formatting needed. Incomplete areas: Senior Reach, Housing, Development, Clinic, Deputy Director, Executive Director.
Serve on a Committee
Development, Finance, Faith Advisory, and Governance currently all meet online as standing committees. Event committees are created annually before major events (Gala, Clinic fundraiser). Contribute your skills (event-planning, social media, graphic art, customer service, fundraising, etc.) or develop new ones.
Kaseman Health Clinic
Medical Interpreter
Help our patients and medical providers communicate effectively. Spanish/English speakers are most needed. Volunteers must be 18+ and able to work a three-to-four-hour shift at least twice a month.
Part-Time Office Assistant
Bi-lingual Spanish/English is a big plus. Answer phones, file, do basic data entry.
Pro-Bono Medical Professionals
We are always looking for medical professionals who are licensed in the State of Maryland in the following areas to see patients for a few hours each month:
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Primary Care, Nurses and Medical Assistants
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Dermatology
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Rheumatology
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Physical Medicine
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Cardiology (for consultation and reading of EKGs)
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Ophthalmology (priority is retinal exams for diabetic patients)
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Other medical specialties
Senior Reach
Friendly Callers
Make weekly phone calls to one or more senior clients. Provide a caring voice, check on their well-being, and confirm they received and were pleased with their scheduled home care services. We are currently looking for Mandarin/English, Vietnamese/English, and English speakers. Volunteers and senior clients choose the standard weekly day and time that phone calls will take place.
Friendly Visitor
Visit a Senior Reach Program client once or twice a month for conversation, activities, to take them shopping or similar social interaction. Requires a background check.
REAP
Intake Coordinator
Serve as an intake coordinator for the same four hour shift each week. M-F, 9am - 1pm or 1pm - 5pm at our office at Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic. Interview clients, assess their needs and make referrals for services, and help with administering financial assistance. Training is provided. Must be available for at least six months and 18+.
Language Outreach Program
Teacher's Assistant
Help ESL teachers with large classes as a Teacher's Assistant. Help individual students, lead small group activities, assist with correct pronunciation, and more. 18+, training is provided.
Tutor for School-Age Children
Help with homework and other educational activities. Serve snacks at times. A childcare staff person is always in the room to help determine appropriate activities. 14+, approved for SSL hours.
Childcare for Younger Children
Speak English with children 0 - 5 years old. Help staff keep the children entertained, serve snacks at times. A childcare staff person is always in the room to help determine appropriate activities. 14+, approved for SSL hours.
VOLUNTEER STORIES
Volunteer Jorge Murillo is a child of Mexican immigrants, born and raised in Gilroy, CA. He moved to this area in 2019 for a fellowship in memory research at NIH. While at NIH, he decided he wanted to be a physician and especially one that cares and treats patients in communities like the one where he grew up. Jorge grew up visiting community health centers for his own medical care and understands how vulnerable populations have difficulty accessing health care. Places like Kaseman Health Clinic serve as a bridge between the vulnerable and quality health care. He has been proud to volunteer as a Spanish-English interpreter, serving as the linguistic and cultural bridge between clinician and patient.
Jorge's goal in volunteering at Kaseman Clinic was to make communication between patient and clinician more fluid and to observe how clinicians care for and treat diverse patients. Jorge recently expressed that he got much more out of volunteering as an interpreter than he had expected. He also learned how a clinic functions from observing administration work on daily tasks and assisting with paperwork, calling patients, and helping to set up the initial COVID-19 mobile testing site the Clinic offered. This additional experience served as good insight as his long term goals include the possibility of his own private medical practice or community clinic.
Thank you, Jorge, for volunteering with Reach's Kaseman Health Clinic!