Frequently Asked Questions

WHERE CAN I VOLUNTEER?
Volunteer positions are broken down into 7 different categories.  
1.    General Volunteer
2.    Dental Support Team
3.    Medical Support Team
4.    Vision Support Team
5.    Currently Licensed Dental
6.    Currently Licensed Medical
7.    Currently Licensed Vision

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR A GENERAL VOLUNTEER?
General volunteer positions are varied and include the following:
1.    Active Manual Relaxation / Hydrotherapy: no previous experience required to help in this department doing room change over, department check-in, and other possibilities.
2.    Attorney / Paralegal: Professionals and those interested in helping as legal department host/hostess. (Attorney, Paralegal, Social Worker, Financial Advisor, Accountant)
3.    Beautician / Barber Services: Previous experience in cutting hair, doing pedicures, also those interested in helping as host/hostess for the department.
4.    Central Supply: Organize supplies and help distribute to departments – organizational skills is a plus.
5.    Communication/Audio-Visual: Previous experience requested. (General Communication, Videography, Photography, Story Gathering, Social Media, Audio/Visual, Writing)
6.    Children’s Services: Help with children’s programs and activities for children of volunteers and/or patients.
7.    Clothing Distribution: Organize and help distribute clothing and supplies.
8.    Data Entry / Medical Records: Detail oriented, ability to type, sit for extended periods.
9.    Decorations: Make the arrangements for borrowing plants from a local vendor; arrange the plants around the venue in registration, clinic and staging areas where they will not be in the way of the work. Make sure all the tables being used have the appropriate covering. 
10.    Event Services: Help keep the departments safe and secure.
11.    Exit Management: Verify that all chart paperwork is collected and patients know where to pick up their glasses and any lab work post event. Invitations to various church programs being held post event.
12.    Food Services: Enjoys food preparation and service. Willingness to work with a team. Very dependable. Coordinate meal times.
13.    Information Technology: Good working knowledge of technology, network, WiFi, general computer & device trouble shooting and resolution.
14.    Interpretive Services: Ability to translate foreign languages with a working knowledge of medical terminology. Work closely with Patient Assistance and Transport.
15.    Lifestyle: Background in health coaching, nutrition, exercise, general health.
16.    Patient Assistance and Transport: Enjoys one on one interactions with people and making a difference in their life. Lots of walking, escort patients from point to point.
17.    Patient Registration: Works individually with patients to help them fill in their registration forms, this includes web based or paper.
18.    Spiritual Care: Experience in literature evangelism, Bible work, public evangelism and/or personal witnessing. This department works with all other departments in fulfilling our mission of Whole Health as taught by Christ in the Bible – mind, body, soul.
19.    Transportation: Load and unload trailers, operate fork lifts and properly dispose of waste.
20.    Venue Services: General venue help, many varied opportunities here.
21.    Volunteer Services: Help volunteers complete onsite check-in process, verify paperwork signed and assist with pickup of polo shirts. MUST BE AVAILABLE THE DAY BEFORE AND FIRST DAY OF EVENT TO VOLUNTEER IN THIS AREA.

DO I NEED TO HAVE A CURRENT BLS OR CPR CARD?
It is not required to have a BLS or CPR card, but it is strongly encouraged. If you are not currently certified, you may find an online course or attend one at your local hospital.

DO I NEED SPECIAL SKILLS TO BE ON A SUPPORT TEAM?
No, support teams training will be done by each department head. If you were previously licensed or choose not to apply for State licensure for this event, we would love your skills in these support roles.

DO I NEED TO HAVE AN ACTIVE LICENSE TO APPLY FOR A CURRENTLY LICENSED POSITION?
Generally, yes. We ask that you have licensure or apply for licensure in the state the event is being held if you apply to work as a currently licensed volunteer.
If you have a retired license – please refer to the links for your professional license on the licensure information page for this event. If your profession allows – you may volunteer as currently licensed. Click here to view the licensure information page for Indiana.

I HAVE A COMPACT STATE NURSING LICENSE – IS MY LICENSE GOOD IN INDIANA?
Indiana has recently enacted legislation to participate in compact license agreements. Please check the licensing page for more information about temporary licensing for the event.

WHAT IF I NO LONGER SEE A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY ON THE REGISTRATION DROP-DOWN LIST, CAN I STILL VOLUNTEER FOR THAT POSITION?
Unfortunately, some volunteer opportunities fill up quickly. If the position is no longer listed on the drop-down list, then that position is currently filled. We would love for you to choose another position in which to volunteer.

HOW OLD DO I NEED TO BE TO SERVE AS A VOLUNTEER?
Those 13 years old and older may serve as a volunteer. For those 12 years old and younger, we have special opportunities in the children’s departments.

I AM VOLUNTEERING AND WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SERVICES THAT ARE OFFERED. IS THIS POSSIBLE?
Volunteers are not allowed to sign in as a patient and obtain services. If you need to receive services, we would love to have you come to the event, but please do not sign up as a volunteer.