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Virginia Garcia welcomes a variety of volunteers and visitors. From community members to medical professionals and even students who are satisfying educational requirements, if volunteering is your passion, we've got a place for you.
Please take a look at some of our current and upcoming roles and, if interested, email Volunteer@vgmhc.org.
Each summer, the Virginia Garcia mobile clinic visits large camps and commercial plant nurseries (as well as some smaller camps and nurseries) in Washington and Yamhill counties every Tuesday and Thursday. The Outreach Team consists of medical and dental providers, nurses, medical assistants, health educators, clinic staff and volunteers and is accompanied by a wide array of social services agencies. These community partnerships offer migrant and seasonal farm workers and their families a variety of resources.
In terms of medical volunteers, Providers from Northwest Kaiser Permanente and Registered Nurses from the community support Virginia Garcia staff. Non-medical community volunteers help by assisting wherever needed, setting up and breaking down tents, tables, etc, and sometimes entertaining the children of those attending Health Education classes. All roles (with the exception of Children's Activities Helper) do require fluency in Spanish.
If you are interested in volunteering at the Migrant Outreach Camp, please email volunteer@vgmhc.org with your contact information (name, email, and phone number), which roles you are interested in, and your Spanish fluency level based on the following scale:
0 – No Proficiency (may know a few words, but can’t form sentences or carry on any type of conversation.)
1 – Elementary Proficiency (can form basic sentences, including asking and answering simple questions. This level reflects someone who is traveling to a new country and who has just begun to study a language.)
2 – Limited Working Proficiency (can handle basic work commands and social phrases. Can carry on limited casual conversations but still need help with more extensive conversations in the language.)
3 – Professional Working Proficiency (can have conversations and carry out most work functions. Can speak at a normal speed in the language and has a fairly extensive vocabulary.)
4 – Full Professional Proficiency (can have advanced discussions on a wide range of topics about personal life, current events, and technical topics. Vocabulary is extensive and can carry on conversations with ease.)
5 – Native / Bilingual Proficiency (Either raised speaking the language as your native tongue or you have been speaking it so long that you are completely fluent.)
We will contact you as we begin planning in the Spring.
In partnership with Oregon Food Bank, provides fresh produce and dry goods to anyone who needs them in a drive-through setting.
The Beaverton Free Food Market occurs on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, from 12:30pm-3:30pm at the Beaverton Wellness Center - 2725 SW Cedar Hills Blvd. #200, Beaverton, OR.
Primary Duties:
Setup and takedown of outdoor tents and tables
Packing food bags and boxes
Delivering food to cars as people drive up
Eligibility & Commitment:
Ability to lift 35 pounds and be comfortable being on your feet for at least 3 hours
At least 16 years old
Able to commit to at least 3 shifts for a 6-month period
Occurs weekly on Tuesdays from 10:00am - 2:00pm at our Newberg Clinic.
Primary Duties:
Packing food bags and boxes
Monitoring food box availability and restocking cart with pre-boxed food
Organizing the food shelf
Cleaning up and properly disposing of trash
Helping patients load food boxes into their car
Comfortable working alone after initial training
Eligibility & Commitment:
At least 16 years old
Able to commit to at least 3 shifts for a 6-month period
*Stay tuned for additional volunteer opportunities during the exciting Newberg Clinic expansion planned for this year.
Loader/Unloader
Help Virginia Garcia in expanding our Free Food Markets to Yamhill County at our McMinnville Clinic.
We are looking for a volunteer who is physically capable of unloading food items weighing up to 50lbs from a truck. You will also be responsible for packing the food items into individual boxes and bags for the recipients on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 10:00am to 2:00pm. It's important to note that after unloading, you will be required to stay and assist in making boxes for the recipients.
Primary Duties:
Unloading food from the truck
Pack food into boxes/bags
Eligibility & Commitment:
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
At least 18 years old
Currently full but we are always adding new opportunities, such as Front Desk Volunteers for some of our clinics, or Administrative Assistant Volunteers in various departments at our Administrative Building in Hillsboro.
Matches seasoned professionals with social impact organizations (like Viriginia Garcia) in order to boost nonprofit capacity, build strong, multigenerational teams, and give people seeking encore careers an introduction to the nonprofit sector
Opportunities to observe various medical professionals for a day in order to better understand possible future professional roles
Paid and unpaid opportunities to gain educational and hands-on experience (and often educational credit)
Licensed medical practitioners who volunteer their time and expertise at Virginia Garcia clinics and community events
*currently full/not accepting any applications
Twice a month, on the first and third Thursdays, the Beaverton Wellness Center hosts an event in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank. During the event, volunteers come together to pack assorted fresh and long-lasting food items into bags and boxes, which are then loaded into the cars of recipients. Get to know four of our incredible volunteers featured below.
Rita works in the travel industry and her company encourages all employees to volunteer each month. She chose Virginia Garcia because she believes in the mission and enjoys giving her time to improve existing food inequalities. In her spare time, she works on her wildlife photography skills and spends time with her two grandchildren.
Geoff was excited to find a volunteer opportunity both close to his home and that would also allow him to work on his burgeoning Spanish language skills *(fluency is not a requirement to volunteer at the Free Market, however.) He plans an extra-long lunch break so that he can volunteer then.
Corrie’s employer also encourages its employees to volunteer within the community. She heard about Virginia Garcia from a friend who is an employee and said that after her first shift, she “went home feeling like she had done worthwhile work.” She has seen the impact that volunteering has had on her own sons and encourages everyone to find a place to share their time.
Fabiola is a great example of the lifelong relationships that are built with our patients. As a recipient of both Virginia Garcia medical care and supportive food resources, she is reminded of her own family when she is loading up bags for recipients at the Beaverton Free Food Market. Fabiola will be a Freshman at PSU in the Fall and plans to pursue a career in nursing.
To find out more please connect with our volunteer coordinator.
Volunteer@vgmhc.org
503-214-1671
Click HERE to log in to your Personal Volunteer Portal.
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VIRGINIA GARCIA PHARMACIES:
All pharmacies have shifted to drive-up service only. If you need a prescription filled or refilled, please call the clinic in advance. When you arrive at your pharmacy a greeter will come to your car to get your information and collect your payment. Please click here for a listing of local pharmacies.
VIRGINIA GARCIA DENTAL CLINICS
Currently VG dental clinics are providing emergency care only. Appointments for urgent dental care, some surgery and some appliances will be honored. Emergency care will still be available. If you have questions about your appointment or are having a dental emergency, please contact your clinic directly. A complete list of clinics can be found here.
SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS
All school-based health centers are open. Care is bring provided at each clinic for non-Covid-19 related symptoms. If you are experiencing symptoms of the virus, please contact your closest clinic to schedule a phone call with a provider.
Virginia Garcia has set up an information line that will provide details on the Coronavirus, the symptoms and what you should do if you are in need of medical help. You can reach this line 24 hours/day, 7 days/week at 503-214-1668. You can also go to the information page set up on our website for resources, videos and updates.
If you, or someone you care for, are experiencing symptoms of the Coronavirus, please contact your clinic via phone and request to talk to your care team. Please do not come into the clinic until you have spoken to your team and received direction on next steps.