Community Health Worker (CHW), Patient Advocacy Team

Human Health Project (HHP) is a holistic health literacy charity. Our mission is to improve the health of the underserved and vulnerable through holistic information, education and advocacy. Our objective is to empower people to manage their own health with improved outcomes and no medical errors. For more information, please visit our website including viewing our "Shared Patient Information" program page which includes 50 pages of reports on both our Migraine and Lupus and feedback received from people who reviewed the reports in the section, "What Our Members are Saying" - and our "Healthcare Access Program" which includes short video courses in our Learning Academy - , Patient Advocacy Workshops in Los Angeles, - and in Northern Ireland - and our Online Peer to Peer Events -

Community Health Worker (CHW), Patient Advocacy Team - Volunteer Opportunity :

Organization : HHP

Location : Remote / Flexible

Time Commitment : ~3 hours per week

Role Overview

Help advance HHP’s mission to improve health literacy and empower underserved communities by serving as a vital link between health and social services and the community. You will help patients facilitate access to care and improve health outcomes.

This is an entirely volunteer, remote-only position with flexible hours, giving preference to U.S.-based candidates.

Role Balance : This role is 100% Direct Service / Patient Advocacy Focus.

Duties (Reporting to the Patient Advocate Lead)

• Serve as a liaison between health and social services and the community to facilitate access and improve health outcomes.
• Activities include outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and patient advocacy.
• Increase health knowledge and self-sufficiency through culturally appropriate education on topics like chronic disease prevention and nutrition.

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

Skills

Conditions of Volunteer Acceptance

Volunteer Growth & Impact

Why Volunteer with HHP?