The Free Clinic is currently in need of volunteer Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Physicians, Independently Licensed Therapists, CHAP Specialists, Behavioral Health Clerical Aides, and Syringe Exchange Program Workers. For full details on each of these positions, visit the links on the right and search by department.
For positions not listed above, we are currently accepting applications for placements beginning in May 2013. Applications are due by March 31, and interviews will take place in April. Applications for placements beginning in September are due by July 31, and interviews will take place in August.
Applications for licensed or certified professionals are always accepted on a rolling basis.
Volunteering at The Free Clinic
The Free Clinic relies heavily on volunteer support to keep costs low, enabling us to provide quality medical, dental and behavioral health care to more than 11,000 unduplicated patients each year. Volunteering is a two-way street: you give and you gain. Each year, more than 600 outstanding volunteers help us provide critical services to the community while enjoying the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, as well. They work alongside seasoned professionals in the fields of medicine, dentistry, and behavioral health. They serve individuals who are battling an economic downturn - both urban and suburban - and challenged with prioritizing their health care along with paying for housing, utilities, and food for their families. Volunteers come here to lend a hand to a community in need, to learn new skills, and to apply training acquired in the classroom and through years of professional work. Are you ready to make a commitment to our dynamic corps of volunteers?
Frequently Asked Questions
Click here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the volunteer program.
Position Descriptions
The following is a list of volunteer position descriptions by program area.
Get Started
To get started, download The Free Clinic's Volunteer Application Packet. Applications can also be obtained at the front desk or by contacting the volunteer office. Print your completed application and deliver it to The Free Clinic or mail it to the attention of the Volunteer Office. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Two Reference Check Forms (accompanying your application in sealed and signed envelopes, for confidentiality) are required of all applicants. References should be professional in nature and should attest to an individual's maturity, leadership capacity, interpersonal skills, and abiltity to work comfortably in diverse settings. Licensed professionals must also attached a photo copy of any professional certifications or licensure.
Prior to volunteering, all volunteers MUST complete an application, interview, orientation, and required paperwork (Volunteer Agreement).
Contact Us
Donna Korn, Director of External Relations at (216) 707-3438 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Barbra Lewis, External Relations Coordinator at (216) 707-3451 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Volunteers keep the “FREE” in The Free Clinic. Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
