Ride Along Companion Volunteer
Quick answer
A volunteer organization at the Roanoke Health Center is seeking an on-call Ride Along Companion to provide emotional and physical safety support for patients accessing abortion care.
- Role
- Ride Along Companion Volunteer
- Organization
- Organization
- Location
- Roanoke Health Center
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Other
The role
The Ride Along Companion (RAC) is a volunteer position dedicated to supporting patients accessing abortion care by providing a reassuring presence during their journey home. Volunteers remain on-call to travel to the Roanoke Health Center, accompany patients in an Uber Health vehicle to their residence or hotel, and ensure they arrive safely. This role focuses on maintaining patient dignity, providing emotional support, and ensuring physical safety during a vulnerable healthcare experience.
What you'll do
- Remain within 30 minutes of the clinic during on-call shifts.
- Travel to the clinic upon receiving a call to meet the patient.
- Accompany patients in an Uber Health vehicle to their residence or hotel.
- Monitor patient well-being and provide reassurance during the trip.
- Ensure the patient reaches their door safely before returning to the clinic.
What it takes
- Passion for inclusive and non-judgmental healthcare access.
- Ability to remain calm and clear-headed in emotional situations.
- Dependable and flexible availability during Thursday and Friday shifts.
- Capacity to provide supportive and reassuring communication.
- Commitment to reproductive health equity.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Opportunity to make a tangible impact on reproductive health equity and community support.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this volunteer role located?
The position is based on-site at the Roanoke Health Center, and volunteers must remain within a 30-minute radius of the clinic during their on-call shifts.
What is the expected schedule for this volunteer opportunity?
Volunteers are needed on an on-call basis on Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Is there any compensation for this position?
This is a volunteer opportunity; therefore, there is no financial compensation provided.
What are the primary duties of a Ride Along Companion?
Volunteers provide emotional support and physical safety for patients by accompanying them in a pre-arranged Uber Health vehicle from the clinic to their destination.
How to apply
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