Each year Hope Clinic empowers over 1,600 people like you to meet over
128,000 requests for help by volunteering their time and gifts.
Note: we are currently undergoing a transition in our volunteer management software, away from VSP and into Better Impact. Please forgive any bumps along the way!
New/potential volunteers: use the new Better Impact portal to let us know you’re interested in volunteering.
Existing food volunteers: click here to log in and choose a shift.
The VSP link will be operational until April 1.
It will be replaced with a Better Impact link.
More information will be coming your way soon!
What if there are no current volunteer openings for my area of interest?
The Food Program and Lobby/First Impressions Team at our Ypsilanti location are always in need of volunteers, and these shifts are a good place to start out. Though we try to find a match for everyone who expresses interest, sometimes schedules don’t line up, or your needs and ours don’t match up. Don’t be discouraged! Many of those who apply to volunteer in our clinics or office support roles have begun by volunteering in Food and Lobby Runner shifts, and have found this to be a great introduction to Hope’s operations, and the work being done for our neighbors in need. The same patients that utilize our clinic and office services also utilize our food programs, so there is still an opportunity to become familiar with our patient population and their needs which extend beyond clinic care.
What type of volunteering is available for students?
We encourage students looking for volunteer hours to sign up for the available shifts with our Food Programs and Lobby Runner roles at our Ypsilanti location, or consider some of our offsite projects.
Can I get patient-contact hours for school/licensing requirements?
Volunteering in patient-contact roles is primarily available for licensed care providers in essential roles or for trained/experienced admin team members. Student or unlicensed volunteers are not typically placed with direct patient contact. However, volunteer options available in our food program and lobby areas can help volunteers at least get to know and serve the very same clients that utilize our clinic services.
How can I get verification/documentation of my volunteer hours?
Requests for verification of volunteer hours served should be directed to the program manager overseeing the area in which you are volunteering, or the person who oversees your volunteer schedule. They will be able to review volunteering records in their program area and provide verification of your hours there. Be sure to follow any sign-in/sign-out procedures that are associated with your volunteer shifts so that our records will properly reflect your service.
Can my young kids get involved?
Volunteers ages 12-14 are welcome to volunteer onsite at our Ypsilanti location in our Food Program shifts with a parent/adult on shift. Note that both the adult and the minor(s) should each complete a volunteer application, with parent/guardian signature required on the release forms for the minor. Available shifts usually involve our food pantry, farm stand produce distribution days, packing/prepping groceries for delivery to homebound patients, distribution of baby care essentials, stocking/organizing shelves, and lobby donation runner shifts. The parent and the minor would each access the online scheduler system and look for shifts where two slots are available for sign up and then each sign up for the same shift so that a slot is reserved for both on that shift.
Volunteers ages 15 and up are welcome to volunteer on their own in the same type of shifts as available in the scheduler system, as long as parent/guardian signature is provided on release forms for the minor volunteer.
Volunteers under the age of 12 can work in support of Hope’s mission through Hope Clinic’s Offsite Projects.