Community Health
What is Community Health?
Volunteers usually serve in a variety of locations and positions with local health programs. The Maliheh Free Clinic, Welcome Baby, and Meals on Wheels are the organizations currently partnered with Community Health Y-serve and are accepting student volunteers. Volunteering with these programs offers a great way for students to learn more about healthcare and make a difference through service.
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How do I get involved?
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
The Maliheh Free Clinic
Volunteer Description: The Maliheh Free Clinic is looking for Spanish Interpreters, Patient Technicians, Resources, Medication, and Office Volunteers. The Maliheh Free Clinic is located in South Salt Lake City and offers free healthcare to uninsured Utahns who fall below 200% of the poverty line. Volunteering at Maliheh is perfect for those interested in entering the healthcare field.
Volunteer Commitment: Volunteers are encouraged to attend two 4-hour shifts monthly and are required to commit to 4 months minimum. Maliheh can accommodate back-to-back shifts to save on driving.
After 10 shifts, volunteers can become Trainers and potentially join the Leadership Team. Shifts are Mon-Fri 8:30 AM -12:30 PM, Mon-Thurs 12:30p PM - 4:30 PM, and Tues-Wed 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM, closed weekends.
Step 1:
To learn more about each volunteer opportunity, click here to view Maliheh’s Volunteer Opportunity page. Be sure to utilize the hyperlinks embedded throughout.
Step 2:
When you're ready to get started as a volunteer at Maliheh, click here!
Step 3:
Please complete this mandatory 25-minute Minor Protection Training before you begin working with this program.
To contact the Volunteer Coordinator, email volunteers@malihehfreeclinic.org
Meals on Wheels
Volunteer Description: Meals on Wheels is a low-commitment, easy way to serve by delivering food to homebound seniors.
Volunteer Commitment: Volunteers must serve a minimum of 1 hr/week and have their own mode of transportation. Hours of operation are from 11 AM to 1 PM.
Step 1:
Sign up at: www.mountainland.org/volunteermow
Step 2:
Please complete this mandatory 25-minute Minor Protection Training before you begin working with this program.
Welcome Baby
Volunteer Description: Welcome Baby is looking for volunteers to meet virtually with new mothers to help educate them and provide support during the transition into motherhood.
Volunteer Commitment: No time commitment is required and volunteering will be done virtually. Volunteers can reach out to Welcome Baby by calling (801) 691-5443 or by texting (801) 921-5485.
Step 1:
To get involved, visit the Welcome Baby's website and sign up for one of their programs https://welcomebabyuc.org/
Step 2:
Please complete this mandatory 25-minute Minor Protection Training before you begin working with this program.
Please come in during one of our office hours found on the Contact Us tab so we can give you more information! Email questions to communityhealth@byu.edu. For specific questions, please contact the program director in charge of the volunteer location (found under "contact us").
Join our contact list for more information and updates to the program by filling out this form.
BECOME A LEADER
Volunteer Leader Description: There are two kinds of leadership positions: Executive Director and Program Director. A program only has one Executive Director, but multiple program directors. Leaders are generally responsible for overseeing recruitment, retention, and reflection with volunteers. They also coordinate service with community partners and ensure their program runs smoothly. Volunteer leaders may also share the responsibilities of volunteers as outlined in the Volunteer Description. For more information, visit our section called Be a Leader!
Volunteer Leader Commitment: In addition to volunteering, Volunteer leaders commit to a 1-hour monthly team meeting to discuss needs and make plans for the program.
STEP 1:
Apply to become a leader by completing the application below:
