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Published 3/2/26 11:10AM

Student-Led Health Equity Volunteer

Salud y Acceso: Bilingual Health Navigation Corps
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in North Carolina, US
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Average 2–4 hours per week. Most tasks (translation, social media, outreach) can be done on your own schedule, with one 30-minute team sync meeting every two weeks.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Immigrants or Refugees
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Language / Cultural Support Available, Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    14+
    Other Requirements:
    Must be passionate about health equity and immigrant rights. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding family health information is required. Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills are highly preferred for navigation and translation roles.

    Description

    About the Initiative:

    Salud y Acceso is a student-led initiative dedicated to bridging the healthcare gap for Spanish-speaking immigrant families. Founded by a first-generation immigrant, we provide free, confidential navigation services to help families overcome language and systemic barriers to care.

    We are currently recruiting for the following remote/hybrid roles:

    • Health Navigation Assistant: Research low-cost/safe clinics and assist families with scheduling bilingual medical appointments.
    • Volunteer Coordinator Assistant: Onboard new volunteers, track service hours, and maintain our internal communications.
    • Community Outreach Leader: Create digital flyers and social media content to spread awareness of our free services.
    • Fundraising & Event Leader: Help organize community resource fairs or small-scale donation drives for emergency health needs.
    • Translator / Bilingual Support: Provide real-time Spanish/English support for families completing intake forms or during calls with providers.

    Qualifications:

    • Passion for health equity and immigrant rights.
    • Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred for Navigation and Translation roles.
    • Strong communication skills and a commitment to confidentiality.
    • Ability to volunteer 2–4 hours per week.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in North Carolina, US
    Associated Location
    Chapel Hill, NC, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Thank you for your interest! Please ensure your Idealist profile is up to date with any relevant experience in healthcare, translation, or community service. After you submit your interest, we will reach out via email to schedule a brief 10-minute Zoom introductory call.

    I acknowledge that use of the Idealist Applicant Tracking System is subject to Idealist's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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