AmeriCorps Member -- 1 Roles -- September 2026 Start Date

Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program•Boston, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1985, the mission of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) has been to ensure unconditionally equitable and dignified access to the highest quality health care for all individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our community. Since 2006, we’ve been a springboard for the country’s most promising young leaders through our participation in AmeriCorps, in association with the Massachusetts Service Alliance. Every year from September to July, BHCHP hosts a cohort of AmeriCorps Members to work in every facet of our organization. If you’re looking to gain practical knowledge and experience in medicine and in public health, we want to get to know you. If you’re not interested in medicine or public health, but want to learn about what it’s like to serve a high-need population, we want to get to know you. And if you aren’t sure what your next step is, but you know you want to help make the world a better place, we want to get to know you. While it’s true most of our members move on to medical school, nursing school or a public health program at the conclusion of their service, you do not need to be pre-med to serve with us!

Requirements

Be a citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States
Be at least 18 years or older
Have a high school diploma or equivalent
Be willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Check, including criminal background, sex offender and FBI checks
Mature, mission-driven, enthusiastic
Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and writing skills
Attention to detail
The ability to learn quickly and work independently
Demonstrated commitment to cultural affirmation in diverse settings
Capacity to manage multiple projects and deadlines
A strong understanding of, and commitment to, the mission of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program and a keen understanding of the importance of service relationships to the BHCHP mission

Nice To Haves

A history of volunteer service and/or prior health care experience (as a professional, a volunteer/intern, or in coursework), which ideally would include working with under served populations

Responsibilities

Directly serve in our outpatient and shelter-based clinics, as well as our 24-hour medical respite facility.
Assist patients navigating the complexities of the health care and social service system.
Increase patients’ access to care.
Provide translation services and health education.
In-depth, sustained, direct contact with a wide array of high need, low resource patients.
Help to reduce the barriers to care by connecting patients to health benefits programs.
Provide health education services.
Make referrals for support services.