Nonprofit
Published 12/19/25 6:11PM

Clinic Escort Volunteer

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Des Moines, IA
I Want to Help


  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Shifts are 2 hours each between 9am and 5pm, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We ask for a commitment of at least two shifts a month.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    15
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, LGBTQ, Reproductive Health/Rights, Women
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Clinic Escort Volunteer

    Volunteer Clinic Escorts help defend a person's right to choose and access vital services, education, and information as well as protect patients' physical safety and mental well-being. Escorts provide a protective barrier for patients and visitors entering the clinic, help keep the driveways and entrances clear for traffic safety, and maintain awareness of suspicious activity. Your main purpose as an Escort is to ensure that patients and visitors gain access to the clinic with the least amount of harassment, stress, confusion, and trauma as possible.

    Location

    On-site

    Planned Parenthood North Central States Des Moines Health Center

    Des Moines, IA, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    To get started, all volunteers need to complete the online Volunteer Interest Form and attend the virtual General Volunteer Orientation (sign-up link will be provided after the Interest Form is complete). At orientation, we'll go through the variety of volunteer roles across the PPNCS affiliate, our training topics to help you feel prepared for your role, get you your volunteer paperwork, and help pair you with a volunteer role that best fits your needs.

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