Nonprofit
Published 11/18/25 1:00PM
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Volunteer Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist / Lab Technician

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Minimum two, four-hour shifts per month on a monthly basis for at least one year. Daytime/weekday availability is a priority; though we do have two evening shifts (Mon/Weds) and one Saturday morning per week.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    40
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Immigrants or Refugees
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Negative TB test within the last year, COVID vaccination (including bivalent booster), Hep B vaccination and titer records, - will request and collect during onboarding process, but good to plan in advance if testing is needed/records need locating.

    Description

    CommunityHealth relies on volunteers to keep all aspects of our volunteer-based free health clinic running, including in our full-service lab.

    Lab tech volunteers are trained to perform a variety of venipuncture techniques and collect blood and urine specimens from patients. Benefits include direct patient interaction, hands-on experience in a supportive setting, and the opportunity to ensure access to care for all - supporting CommunityHealth's mission of serving those without essential health care.

    For those who show interest and promise, we offer opportunities for growth within the lab department, with the potential promotion to shift leader, a role for which training will include use of our EMR and the Quest Laboratory internet portal, along with supervision skills, as you will support your team of lab techs, some of whom may be new trainees.

    In addition to our main location in West Town, CommunityHealth operates three microsite locations. To bring care closer to home, we opened small-scale clinics within community organizations local to our patients. Microsite locations listed below:

    CommunityHealth at Onward House- Belmont Cragin: 5413 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago, IL 60639

    CommunityHealth at Enlace- Little Village: 2759 S. Harding Ave., Chicago, IL 60623

    CommunityHealth at The Resurrection Project- Back of the Yards: 4600 S. Wood St., Chicago, IL 60609

    Location

    On-site
    2611 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, Illinois, US

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