Our greatest need for volunteers in the next few months will be in helping clients find their way through the renovation construction at our Kalamazoo health center by greeting them near the door and pointing the way to the reception desk.
Want to have input on our services?
It’s your health center too! Get involved!
We are looking for clients who are willing to participate in a Family Planning Advisory Group. We meet twice a year to review services. We need your input on necessary changes. If you are interested in being a part of the Family Planning Advisory Group please e-mail us.
Would you like to volunteer for Planned Parenthood of South Central Michigan?
Stop by and complete an application (or download and mail the application) and the Volunteer Coordinator will call and set up an interview.
What You Can Expect
- Worthwhile service assignments
- Opportunity for increased responsibility
- when appropriate and available.
- Orientation to the organization and services
- Training about job function and related responsibilities
- Clear and timely information about the organization and assignment
- Opportunity to develop competence through consistent supervision & evaluation
- To be listened to by staff
Current Volunteer Positions Include:
Administrative Volunteers — Help with data entry, fundraising, special events planning, and other program support.
Birth Control Method Educator & Traffic — Educate clients on their chosen method of birth control. This would include how to start it, when to start it, what to do if they miss, how to use a barrier method as well, side effects to expect and side effects to report. Assist Nurse Practitioners with clinic duties.
Bulk Mailing Assistants — Assist with preparation for bulk mailing of our newsletter, annual report and other periodic mailings throughout the year.
Phonathon Volunteers — Help PPSCM raise money to fund our family planning programs by making phone calls to our donor list once a year. Usually in April or May.
Clinic Pregnancy Tester — Administer free pregnancy tests to clients.
Community Outreach Volunteers — Attend health fairs, and assist Health Educators with distribution of information and advocacy materials at community events.
Education — Assist in the education department with various projects.
Patient Advocate — Assist patients before, during, and after their abortion procedure.
Public Affairs/Advocacy Assistants — Help with research and act as a liaison during the Legislative Session.
Recovery — Provide consistent and supportive care to clients in recovery room.
Recovery Room For Tubal Ligation — Assist the nurse with vital signs and comfort of patient. Take patient to dressing room and assist her with dressing as needed. Escort patient to car.
Teen Clinic — For teens interested in volunteering to become a Youth Peer Educator.
Special Events Volunteers — Assist with special events, greet guests, and serve on committees.
Vasectomy Volunteer — Discuss aftercare with male clients including normal and abnormal post operation findings.
For More Information:
Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator by email.
