We stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. As civilian areas and hospitals become targets of the assault, we are witnessing crimes against humanity. There is no justification for this indiscriminate attack meant to topple a nation. We pray for an end to this carnage - Staff of BCRHHR
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a program of the Immigrant and Refugee Health Center
at Boston Medical Center
Volunteering
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Refugee Patient Navigator Volunteer!
At this time, we are not accepting new applications. We encourage you to check back soon, as opportunities may reopen in the near future.
We appreciate your desire to support our community!​
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Considerations for candidates:
Eligibility & Selection Guidelines
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May be in an accredited educational program, but not need to receive school credit.
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Must be at least 18 years old. We do not accept volunteers who are in high school.
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Typical expectations related to professional settings apply:
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Proper dress code
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Ability to adhere to BMC's Code of Conduct
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Punctuality is expected.
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A commitment of at least one FULL Work day per week for 6 months
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Must be reliable, flexible, a good communicator, good at troubleshooting, and self-reflective
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No virtual volunteering
Application Process
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Submit resume and application form
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Selected candidates are invited for a virtual interview
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If selected to be an RPN, candidates complete a BMC Volunteer Services Application form to begin onboarding​​
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Once cleared by BMC Volunteer Services, selected candidates attend a virtual orientation
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After orientation, candidates begin volunteering in person
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A background check and medical clearance is required
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Volunteering Opportunities
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Our volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences, and generously lend their time and expertise to help create a rich and dynamic environment to serve our clients. All volunteers share a strong commitment to our mission of providing holistic care to immigrants, refugees, and torture survivors.
Refugee Patient Navigators
*Please refer to the instructions at the top of this page on how to apply for this position!
Many of our patients have little or no experience with the American health care system, and face a number of barriers to accessing care. To ease their transition, Refugee Patient Navigators (RPNs) support our team to provide new patients with the necessary resources and navigational tools to reduce these barriers. Our RPN program provides volunteers the opportunity to get involved in programmatic administration through data management and coordination of resources. Additionally, volunteers will be able to interact with clients directly by assisting with calls, resource navigation, child support, and other tasks.
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