VOLUNTEERING: HEALTHCARE

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign The Career Center, Health Professions Advising

VOLUNTEERING: HEALTHCARE

Champaign-Urbana Community

Patient Care Opportunities (Clinical/Direct & Non-Direct)

AGENCY/ORGANIZATION

Avicenna Community Health Center (217) 403-5498 819 Bloomington Rd., Champaign

Carle Foundation Hospital er/college-volunteers (217) 383-3024 611 W. Park St, Urbana

Carle Home Health & Hospice Services er/college-volunteers (217) 383-3024 611 W. Park St, Urbana Champaign County Christian Health Care Center (217) 402-5683 Community Resource Center, OSF 1400 W. Park St, Urbana

Champaign County Nursing Home & Adult Daycare cnh (217) 384-3784 500 Art Bartell Rd, Urbana

MISSION/PATIENTS/CLIENTS

Free healthcare clinic for uninsured/underinsured Operated completely by volunteer healthcare providers, students, & community members

Full range of inpatient and outpatient medical services

Provide medical services in patients' homes

Free holistic healthcare clinic (medical, dental, mental health) for the uninsured/underinsured

Provides long-term, rehabilitative, and memory care services as well as daily respite services.

OPPORTUNITIES

Clerical to Clinical Case Management Info Technology Intake Grant writing Interpreting Operations Mgmt Outreach Prescription assist Assigned to specific

department to interact with patients and complete administrative tasks Shadowing available by application online Assigned a patient to provide relief tasks for patient/family (visiting, chores)

Hospitality Triage Interpreting Clerical

Activities coordination

Transportation Visiting with

patients Pet visits Auxiliary

TIME COMMITMENT

Open Sundays only 1-4pm Encourage consistent scheduled commitment

3 hrs weekly; scheduled for 1 full semester

2-3 hrs weekly Encourage at least 1 year commitment

2-4 hr shift/ Once monthly Medical: Every Tues 5:30pm-7:30pm + 2nd&4th Wedns 5:30pm-7:30pm Dental: 1st Mon/month 5:15pm-7:15pm Completely customized by the volunteer; prefer consistent schedule of any length/time/day

PROCESS TO VOLUNTEER

Call 217-418-5988 or email info@ to inquire about current volunteer opportunities

Apply online. Interview. Volunteers selected then have orientation & training Shadowing application for all but PT: ommunity-volunteers Phys Ther Shadowing contact: Brett Graybrett.gray@ Apply online, then interview ollege-volunteers

Email "Ornella" at chc@your interest, time and availability Attend orientation, complete forms, and participate in training

Contact Gina Miller at CCNHVolunteerCoordinator@co.cha mpaign.il.us or call 217-693-5016 for a tour, interview, & orientation. Application: PDFS/ccnhvolapp.pdf

Champaign-Urbana Public Health Some direct services (dental), focus Clerical to Clinical One-time or weekly

Call "Pat" at 217-531-4257 to inquire

District

(217) 352-7961 201 W. Kenyon Rd., Champaign

prevention, education, collaboration, regulation

Individual or group Scheduled 4 hrs/week

Some shadowing

recommended

available to

volunteers

about current opportunities. Application on website. Must show proof of vaccines & TB test

Champaign-Urbana

Provides skilled nursing care for

Activities

Prefer weekly scheduled Contact "Chuck' at main number to

Rehabilitation & Nursing

patients with need for short-term

coordination

commitment, to be

inquire about current opportunities &

(217) 402-9700 302 W. Burwash, Savoy

rehabilitation or continuous longterm nursing care including dementia and hospice care

Visiting w/ patients determined based on

Outings

interests, skills, goals

Shadowing

available to

tour. Complete application on website or pick up from Health Professions Advisor

volunteers in PT,

OT, Nursing, Speech

Clark-Lindsey Meadowbrook

Premier short-term & long-term

Very customizable Completely customized by Activities program/schedule

Health Center

nursing care. Assisted living, skilled

depending on

the volunteer; prefer

calendars available on website

(217) 344-2144

nursing, respite stays.

interests/skills Activities

consistent schedule of any Complete application at:

length/time/day



101 W. Windsor Rd., Champaign

Hospitality/Visits

volunteer/volunteer-opportunities

AGENCY/ORGANIZATION

Illinois Emergency Medical Service

(217) 333-9492 Illini Union, 115A

MISSION/PATIENTS/CLIENTS

Provides basic life skills nontransport emergency services teams to sporting events, commencement, and other special events on campus

OPPORTUNITIES

EMS Aide services EMT services

Illinois Medical Screening Society Provides free medical screening



(blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose

screenings) and health care

Facebook page:

education

mss/

OSF Heart of Mary Medical

Comprehensive 206-bed

Center

comprehensive health care facility

eart-of-mary/

(217) 337-2378

including areas largest rehabilitation center and areas only Behavioral Health unit in hospital setting

1400 W. Park St., Urbana

Screenings Outreach Education Event planning

Clerical to clinical Assigned to department of interest

Promise Healthcare Francis Nelson Health Center & Smile Healthy Dental Center donate-volunteer (217)356-1558 819 Bloomington Rd, Champaign

Swann Special Care Center (217) 356-5164 109 Kenwood Rd, Champaign

Sees patients, regardless of ability to pay, at walk-in clinic, emergency food program, primary medical and mental health clinic and dental clinic

Home for children & adults with

severe, multiple disabilities

Clinical + Administrative Medical assisting Registration & Patient Services Outreach & enrollment Clinical & developmental projects Interpreting Medical records Internships available

Activities planning Visiting Group outings Special projects

TIME COMMITMENT

Fall & Spring Hour requirements to maintain active status depending on volunteering level

Points are earned each semester to remain in "active member" status

3-4 hr shift weekly commitment scheduled by semester

PROCESS TO VOLUNTEER

Register for IEMS account, become CPR certified/show proof of certification, visit office, $45 background check, complete ICS-200 training, register rations/join.cfm

Submit application; attend information session; complete training FAIpQLSfWBJ7eaXuxo2kftghgkysHz0t NDx5raY6tg2HPN3cdLZHClw/viewfor m

Application & deadlines posted 12 months in advance. Interview & orientation required for some departments

Weekly scheduled commitment based on opportunity selected

Dental & Clinical interns & volunteers will have administrative duties alongside clinical work

E-mail your application, copy of ID, ranking preference sheet, availability sheet, resume, and cover letter to the Intern & Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@

Application: /default/files/Intern%20Volunteer%2 0Application%20Packet_0.pdf

Depends on opportunity Averages 4-6 hrs/week.

Contact "Leonora" or "Beverlyn" at 217-356-5164 or leonora@ for visit for tour & application.

Healthcare Related Opportunities

AGENCY/ORGANIZATION

Champaign County Health Care Consumers cchcc@cchcc- (217) 352-6533 44 E Main St, #208, Champaign Champaign Park District Special Recreation (217)239-1152 1311 W Church, Champaign Crisis Nursery (217)337-2731 1309 W Hill St., Champaign

MISSION/PATIENTS/CLIENTS

Grassroots organization working for quality, affordable healthcare through consumer education, advocacy, & organizing

Provides recreation and leisure activities for children and adults with disabilities

Emergency-based/crisis care child care facility open 24 hrs/day, 365 days/year providing safe shelter for ages birth-6, providing family support & education.

Muscular Dystrophy Assoc. mpaign (217)351-1853 102 E Main St #201, Urbana

Special Olympics (217)355-1750 902 N. Country Fair, Champaign

Updated August 2018

Funding, research, medical services, education

Provides year round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities

OPPORTUNITIES

Administration Fundraising Policy education Task force

Assisting children & adults with special needs to engage in events

Providing direct emotional/physical support in safe environment for families in crisis

Special Events coordination

Clerical Fundraising Event coordination Summer Camp Internships available Event planning Fundraising Athletic activities

TIME COMMITMENT

Depends on opportunity/availability/ interests/skills; need to be able to commit to 6 mo.

From one-time events to weekly commitments of 47 hrs

Depends on opportunity/availability based on interests/skills

3-4 hrs/week office shift Also, at full-week summer camp volunteers assist children with camp & daily living activies From one-time events to weekly commitments depending on interest/skill/opportunity

PROCESS TO VOLUNTEER

Call (217) 352-6533 or email for info about upcoming opportunities

Complete online volunteer application. Depending on area may need to interview for position.

Submit online volunteer application, schedule orientation, background check

Contact Jill Duden at jduden@ to inquire about opportunities Contact the office at champaign@ to learn about available opportunities

Contact "Jackie" at 217-355-1750 or jwalk@ to learn about available opportunities

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