Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Operation Access (OA) increases surgical access for low-income, uninsured individuals. As the first point of contact for patients, you will speak with patients by phone to conduct eligibility screenings. You will also refer patients who are ineligible for OA to other community resources.

Required Skills:
Desire to learn about healthcare system and medical terminology. Volunteers must be fluent in English, with preference for fluency in Spanish or Cantonese. You will also be asked to undergo a fluency evaluation.

Patient interviewers only need to have moderate availability, 2-4 hours per week, with a 3-month commitment. Training is provided and in-office volunteering is strongly preferred. Must have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and attention to detail.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Operation Access

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adults (26-54) Older Adults (55+) Low-income / Poverty Women Men Young Adults (18-25) Minorities This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Individual We need volunteers who are free at these times Occasional Weekly Weekdays This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Health Poverty Nonprofit Organization We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Computer / Internet Services Language Translation / Interpretation. Health Care

Contact Person: Ali Balick, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

115 Sansome St., Suite 1205 San Francisco, CA 94104 (See a map)

Directions:

Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Montogmery BART