At People’s Community Clinic, our mission is to improve the health of medically under-resourced and uninsured Central Texans by providing high-quality, affordable health care with dignity and respect. Volunteers are a vital part of this mission, and we’re thrilled to invite you to join our compassionate and dedicated team.

Whether you’re a student, a working professional, or part of a community group, there’s a place for you here. Explore our many volunteer opportunities and discover how you can make a meaningful impact!

Volunteer Opportunities

People’s Community Clinic offers flexible volunteer opportunities designed to fit a variety of schedules and interests. Whether you’re looking for a one-time event or a long-term commitment, People’s has a place for you!

• One-Time Events: Single-day projects or event-based opportunities.
• Long-Term Opportunities: Ongoing volunteer roles that support clinic programs and initiatives based on current organizational needs. These opportunities generally require a recurring weekly and/or monthly commitment.
• Group Volunteering: If you are part of a community organization, business, or group, we encourage you to participate in our one-time volunteer events. Each group member must submit an individual volunteer application, and the group leader must attend a Volunteer Interest Meeting before applications are accepted.

At this time, People’s Community Clinic is unable to accept volunteers seeking to fulfill court-mandated community service hours.

Volunteer Eligibility & Requirements

At People’s Community Clinic, individuals ages 13 and up are eligible to volunteer. To ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone, all volunteers are required to complete the following steps before getting started:

All volunteers must create an account in POINT to volunteer.

What is POINT?
People’s Community Clinic uses POINT as its official volunteer management system. POINT is an all-in-one platform that helps manage the entire volunteer experience, from application and onboarding to scheduling, communication, hour tracking, and reporting.

To volunteer with People’s Community Clinic, you must create a POINT account.

Create your account here: Sign Up | POINT

Step 1: Apply to Volunteer

Our application process helps us to understand your volunteer interests, matches you with opportunities that best fit your needs, and ensures all required compliance steps are completed to support a safe and welcoming environment.

1. Create a POINT account or sign in.
2. Click on Organization, type in People’s Community Clinic, then click Join.
3. Complete General (which is our online application).
4. Verify your email address.

Step 2: Register and attend a Volunteer Interest Meeting

Registering for a Volunteer Interest Meeting allows you to learn more about People’s Community Clinic and our volunteer program, and to review the compliance tasks required to prepare you for volunteering.

Attendance at a Volunteer Interest Meeting is REQUIRED to volunteer at People’s Community Clinic. Once registered, you can access the virtual meeting link. If you are a minor (ages 13–17), a parent or guardian MUST attend the meeting with you.

Step 3: Complete Volunteer Onboarding

Depending on your age and the type of opportunity you’re applying for, the following onboarding documents are required:

• Minor Consent Form (ages 13–17)
• Background Check Form (ages 18 and up)
• Photo Release Form (ages 13 and up)
• Immunization Records (Required on select events)

Step 4: Sign Up for a Volunteer Opportunity

Once you have completed the required steps, you may sign up for available volunteer opportunities.

VOLUNTEER ATTENDANCE POLICY

Your commitment as a volunteer plays a key role in ensuring the success of our programs. Please review our attendance expectations:

Absences: Notify your volunteer supervisor via email at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend your scheduled shift.

Late Arrivals: Inform your volunteer supervisor via email if you anticipate being late.

Frequent Absences: Missing more than 2 shifts without notice may result in a review of your program participation and may lead to your volunteer account being archived, along with your ineligibility to participate in job shadowing.

Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve compiled answers to some of the most asked questions below. If you have any additional questions or require additional support, please reach out to us at volunteer@austinpcc.org.

We are happy to help. Happy volunteering!