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.
¡Prospera!
The annual fundraising event for Virginia Garcia and will take place this year on September 29th, 2023. ¡Prospera! means prosperous, successful, fortunate and fair. In a word, it encompasses all that Virginia Garcia stands for, and our hopes for our patients and community. At Virginia Garcia, we are working every day to provide high-quality health care for those who need in most and ensure they can live prosperous, successful, fair, and fortunate lives. Together with our staff, supporters, and partners, we can make this hope a reality for those we serve and who count on us as their medical home.
Volunteers help with both event preparations the day before, as well as a wide variety of day-of tasks.
Primary Duties:
Guest Registration
Ushering
Raffle Ticket Sales
Parking Support
Eligibility & Commitment:
At least 21 years old
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.
Help both patients and staff at our Hillsboro Clinic
Primary Duties:
Greeting and directing patients/visitors
Controlling the line and directing people to an open receptionist
Cleaning/disinfecting the lobby area
Helping patients fill out paperwork
Collecting and disinfecting pens/clipboards
Delivering mail to staff members
Making copies of forms/paperwork
Taking inventory of supplies/restocking
Folding/metering letters
Cleaning out/organizing the letter file cabinet
Eligibility & Commitment:
Spanish fluency required
At least 16 years old
Availability between the hours of 9:30-3:30, M-F (up to 12 hrs/wk)
Encore Fellowships™
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
Meet Migrant Outreach Camp Volunteer Ricardo Mendoza. As the son of migrant workers, Ricardo was immediately drawn to helping out at our annual summer mobile health program, which visits several farmworker camps and nurseries in Washington and Yamhill Counties.
“What I enjoy about volunteering is the opportunity to get out of my comfort zone and take part in activities that I don’t face in my daily life. I enjoy the opportunity to help translate at Camp and getting to listen to the interesting stories about the journey that brought these individuals to where they are now.”
Ricardo currently works at OHSU as a Clinical Research Assistant for the Heart Failure/Transplant team. He plans to attend medical school and eventually return to Eastern Oregon to practice medicine. In his free time, he loves hiking and being outdoors in our beautiful Willamette Valley region.
Thank you, Ricardo, and all of the volunteers who help out at the Migrant Outreach Camps and Nurseries.
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
If you have questions, we can help. Please refer to our Coronavirus page for information, resources and updates.
#JOINTHEFIGHT
The Virginia Garcia Foundation is collecting donations for supplies, programs and homemade masks that can be given to patients after testing as well as our pregnant patients. If you would like to donate, please click here.
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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.
