Non-Clinical Volunteers

At Clinic by the Bay, volunteers are essential to our mission and operations. Not only does Clinic by the Bay offer equitable health care, we also provide an opportunity for meaningful civic engagement and multi-generational learning.  More than half of our operating budget is received through the in-kind services of our volunteer staff. We engage retired and practicing medical professionals, medical students, and folks with various expertise as volunteers to provide compassionate, high-quality health care for low-income, uninsured adults in our community.

Schedule of clinic hours at Clinic by the Bay, with days and times listed. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. There are computer icons next to the days with listed hours. Important notes mention that shift hours can be flexible if needed.
Schedule of non-clinical volunteer shifts at Clinic by the Bay, showing shifts on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with detailed time slots and icons indicating availability.

Available Non-Clinical Volunteer Roles

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Non-Clinical Volunteer FAQs

  • Many of our non-medical volunteer roles do not require any special experience or licenses. We welcome all applicants with diverse interests and experiences. If you have a license and would like to volunteer as a medical volunteer, please see our medical volunteer page.

  • HIPAA is the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996. It is the patient’s right to determine who has access to their medical information other than those treating them. HIPAA works to protect patients' private information and is protected under federal law. As a volunteer, you will receive HIPAA training that will be documented for your official volunteer file.

  • Letters of recommendation and verification of hours can be requested after 100 hours of service. LOR, regardless of number of years or hours served, are given on a case-by-case basis.

  • Scrubs are not required. Volunteers may wear what makes them most comfortable as long as they wear closed toed shoes. Attire must be appropriate for a professional environment. You will be given a nametag on your first day.

  • Unfortunately we do not offer provider shadowing at the clinic.

  • Intern/Extern opportunities are based on availability and role. We can host the following students: NP students and MPH interns. We currently do not have the ability to host MA externs. If you are interested in the availability of slots for internships, please email volunteer@clinicbythebay.org

Please fill out a volunteer application and we will contact you as soon as possible to start with an initial phone screening.

Contact us at 415.405.0207 ext.305 or volunteer_team@clinicbythebay.org to learn more about volunteering today.

How to Become a Volunteer

Volunteer application
Six step process for volunteer orientation, including completing an online form, receiving a phone screening from Clinic by the Bay, attending an orientation session, scheduling an in-person interview, completing reference checks, and scheduling the first training shift.
Existing Volunteers: Schedule Shifts