To
volunteer, download
the Volunteer Application here (requires Adobe
Acrobat). Or send an
email request for a volunteer application* to be mailed
to you. You may also call
(269) 372-1205 and ask for the Volunteer Coordinator.
*Submiting a volunteer application does NOT necessarily mean placement into a volunteer position.
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.
Vox:
Voices for Planned Parenthood
Vox is an advocacy group for young adults between the ages of 18-25. We focus
on the status of reproductive rights and create awareness by educating, recruiting
support and sponsoring various events int he community. As a volunteer you will
be asked to:
- Attend
bi-monthly meetings
- Help
table and recruit on campuses and in the community
- Assist
with events — poetry slams, video fests, etc.
- Lobby
in Lansing and attend Vox trainings
- Leadership
and internship ipportunities available
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.
Handy
Person
Short term projects — Sand and finish outdoor wooden bench at our health
center. Bring your own tools. We buy the supplies. This is a short term project,
although other similar projects occur throughout the year.
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