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Community of Hope - Patient Advocate

Actively Recruiting

Openings

2 currently recruiting

Service Dates

August 14, 2023 - July 19, 2024

Application Window

October 26, 2022 - April 30, 2023

Location

  • Washington, DC

Contact Information

Shae Agee
(202) 236-8684
sagee@lutheranvolunteercorps.org

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Position Details

LVC Corps Member 2023-2024

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Description

Lutheran Volunteer Corps is a full-time service and leadership program operating in cities across the U.S. Our mission: to unite people to work for peace with justice. We do this by placing approximately 50 Volunteers in full-time positions at social justice organizations. Year Volunteers live together in intentional community, practicing simple and sustainable living, while exploring spirituality. LVC offers housing for yearlong service, modest stipend, health insurance, and paid vacation time.

This position: Works across departments and with outside entities, including insurance companies and pharmacies, to eliminate or reduce barriers to healthcare. Coordinates and facilitates patient access to needed services, medications, and medical equipment, including home health care, diabetic testing supplies, and prescriptions requiring prior authorization.

Lutheran Volunteer Corps is a full-time service and leadership program operating in cities across the U.S. Our mission: to unite people to work for peace with justice. We do this by placing approximately 50 Volunteers in full-time positions at social justice organizations. Year Volunteers live together in intentional community, practicing simple and sustainable living, while exploring spirituality. LVC offers housing for yearlong service, modest stipend, health insurance, and paid vacation time.

This position: Works across departments and with outside entities, including insurance companies and pharmacies, to eliminate or reduce barriers to healthcare. Coordinates and facilitates patient access to needed services, medications, and medical equipment, including home health care, diabetic testing supplies, and prescriptions requiring prior authorization.
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Living Allowance

$240 - $240 monthly

Benefits

Health coverage, Housing, Stipend, Training

Additional Benefits

All Volunteers are expected to cover the cost of their own travel to the program at the beginning, and back home at the end. All housing is furnished, so Volunteers need to bring with them personal items and bedding.

Education Requirements

Some College

Desired Languages

English

Other Conditions

Subject to criminal background check

Service Details

Focus Areas

Health & Nutrition, Homelessness & Housing

Weekly Hours

40

Location Type

Urban

Service Type

Direct Service

Service Environment

Indoor

Placement

Individual and Team Placements

Service Setting

Charter School, Child Welfare Agency, Community-based Nonprofit, Community Development Organization, Disability Services Organization, Early Childhood Program, Elementary School, Health Clinic/Other Health Organization, Higher Education Institution, Homeless Shelter, Soup Kitchen, or Food Bank, National Nonprofit/Affiliate, Organization primarily serving older adults, Recreation or Youth Center, Religious Organization, School-based Nonprofit, Social Enterprise (nonprofit), Volunteer Placement Organization

Activity Types

Hands On Activities, Office Activities, Professional Activities

Contact Information

Shae Agee
(202) 236-8684
sagee@lutheranvolunteercorps.org

Hosted By

Position Details

LVC Corps Member 2023-2024

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