BIPOC COVID-19 Clinic Volunteers
Location: Burlington, Vermont
Reports to: Operations Director
Application End Date: 11/30/21
Inquiries: Send availability to info@vermonthealthequity.org
Position Summary: Vermont Health Equity Initiative (VHEI) is seeking volunteers for this Winter's series of 8 to 10 BIPOC-focused COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Clinics will take place on select Saturdays beginning November 6, 2021 through March 2022. Volunteers are an integral member of the VHEI team as we partner with the Vermont Department of Health and Community Health Centers of Burlington. There are various roles available based on volunteers’ preference and experience. However, no experience is needed! Volunteer’s main goal is to help maintain a smooth, compassionate environment for BIPOC community members and their households to get the Pfizer booster and vaccine.
What is Vermont Health Equity Initiative (VHEI)?
VHEI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to prioritizing and bringing to light racial health inequities across the State of Vermont and those embedded in our nation’s legacy of systemic racism.
We elevate stories of health disparities for people of color following social determinants of health and health outcomes by race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status and provide the educational resources to make progress toward ending racially unequal healthcare.
We speak truth to power and bring power to truth utilizing data, education, and community dialogue, translating narratives told by us, about us, and for us, into tools for leaders, advocates, and community members to spur action. We envision a future where social determinants of health are widely understood in our community to create a more equitable, more beautiful Vermont.
VHEI is composed of a diverse team with varied skill sets, experiences, and identities. We value applicants who can bring unique perspectives to our team and organizational vision.
Volunteer Roles:
All clinic staff volunteers must model appropriate social distancing protocols such as wearing a mask and standing six feet apart from guests.
● Greeters: The ideal candidate is outgoing and personable with excellent interpersonal skills and a professional but collegial communication style
● Act as first point of contact for all clinic patients and will spend the bulk of their time welcoming patients at the clinic doors
● Administer temperature screening for every individual seeking to enter the clinic
●Welcome each visitor and address any concerns they might have with empathy and care
●Answer guests’ questions regarding wait time, etc. and direct any other questions or concerns to clinic lead
●Manage the flow of traffic into the clinic at the direction of the registration desk to ensure the clinic doesn’t become overfilled
●Assist and look out for any safety concerns, sharing them with the clinic lead and/or security team
● Clinic Flow Managers: The ideal candidate will be able to thrive with little oversight in a complex operating environment, taking ownership of tasks as they emerge and working proactively and concurrently with other clinic staff.
●Manage the flow of traffic throughout the clinic while ensuring health and safety procedures are maintained
●Assist each visitor and addresses any concerns they might have with empathy and care
●Assist and look out for any safety concerns, sharing them with the clinic lead and/or security team
Qualifications and Desired Skills:
● Fully-vaccinated
● Knowledgeable about the importance of COVID-19 vaccination
● Available for most or all of the following dates and times:
● November 20, 2021: 12pm-4pm
● December 4, 2021: 9am-1pm
● December 18, 2021: 12pm-4pm
● January 8, 2022: 9am-1pm
● January 22, 2022: 12pm-4pm
● February 5, 2022: 9am-1pm
● February 19, 2022: 12pm-4pm
VHEI is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and do their best work.