Volunteer Application - Patient Greeter

What's cool about being a Patient Greeter?

Patient Greeters are the first point of contact for patients to create a calm and welcoming presence while supporting access to PPSAT health centers. Patient Greeters will be stationed outside the health center with 1-3 other volunteers to greet patients and help ensure they reach the front doors without harassment from protestors.

Who You Are

• Passionate about patient access to inclusive and nonjudgmental care, including abortion services
• Available to volunteer on weekday mornings
• Welcoming and friendly to all
• Able to maintain a clear and level head in stressful situations
• Willing and able to be outside (rain or shine) health centers throughout shift duration

What You'll Do

• Accompany patients who request support between their vehicles and the health center, and provide a necessary buffer between them and protestors
• Maintain a peaceful environment for patients entering health centers
• Assist with putting up and taking down signs, distributing and collecting greeter vests, and managing general volunteer supplies
• Attend annual trainings with PPSAT to maintain volunteer compliance
• Follow PPSAT volunteer policies and procedures

Patient Greeting Program Locations

• Columbia, SC
• Charlottesville, VA
• Roanoke, VA