GRADUATE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

This program is open to individuals enrolled in graduate-level health professional and/or public health degree programs.

During each volunteer cycle, APHF receives a number of exceptional applicants. The volunteer cohort for American Pacific Health Foundation has become increasingly diverse while maintaining the professionalism, integrity, and scale required to personally serve our local community.

Becoming a Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in joining our APHF team!

When serving as a graduate volunteer with American Pacific Health Foundation, you will have the opportunity to interpret test results, perform data analysis, and provide education and health consultations to outreach participants under the supervision of an APHF preceptor.

In addition, you will participate in APHF's linkage-to-care committee, in which you will be thoroughly trained to follow-up with patients who received positive hepatitis test results or fulfill criteria for metabolic syndrome and guide patients through health systems to establish more longterm care for routine checkups and treatment.

Furthermore, graduate volunteers can assist in the development of research projects and fundraising initiatives for APHF community health screenings.

Program Expectations & Events

Opportunity to serve minorities and at risk populations through educational and clinical outreaches within the community in San Diego County
Development of patient care, leadership, communication, and project management skills
Mentorship and a network of healthcare professionals
Thorough training on APHF's mission, venue setup, data collection and processing, healthcare equipment operation, and direct patient care recommendations
Transportation assistance to educational and clinical outreaches
Experiential learning in community health settings. UCSD pharmacy students can earn IPPE service-learning credits at APHF outreaches.

Professional conduct during outreaches and respectful engagement with community members, volunteer staff, and volunteer health professionals
Completion of Volunteer Onboarding, which includes both virtual and in-person training components, and payment of annual $25 membership fee
Proof of completion of COVID-19 vaccination series with recommended boosters
Fulfillment of a 1-year member term and participation in at least 3 APHF events. If you have been approved to serve as a Graduate Volunteer once, you will not need to reapply unless you are determined inactive by the Executive Board.
Business casual attire, white coat, name badge, and closed-toe shoes

On average, there are 1-2 in-person events per month that volunteers may register for:

Clinical Outreaches: APHF either hosts clinical outreaches or collaborates with other community health organizations to provide free health screenings, medical education, and consultations to community members
Educational Outreaches: APHF staff members and volunteers enter community settings to provide free medical education on medical conditions and/or diseases such as Tuberculosis and Hepatitis B to community members; no health screenings or consultations are performed at educational outreaches

Become a Graduate Volunteer!

If you are interested in becoming a graduate volunteer, please email info@aphfsd.org to notify volunteer staff PRIOR to the submission of the application below.

Apply to Graduate Volunteer Program!

Submit Graduate Program Application

Await Staff Deliberation

Attend & Complete Training Sessions

GRADUATE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Become a Graduate Volunteer!

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