Volunteer Requirements
In 1974, Howard Brown was founded by four volunteers that made an impact and changed healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community. We have volunteer opportunities at our 7 health clinics including Sheridan, Halsted & Broadway Youth Center, 3 Brown Elephant Resale Shops, and across the city with street festivals, parades, health fairs & fundraising events. Please complete this application form if you are interested in becoming a Howard Brown Health volunteer. We can't promise volunteer placement after your application is accepted. Being accepted means you will have access to our volunteer opportunities, events, training, and we will do our best to support your individual volunteer goals.
Volunteer Responsibilities: A volunteer donates their time, talent or services to Howard Brown without an expectation of monetary compensation, future employment or other tangible benefits. Volunteers select what opportunities they want to support. They are expected to show up on-time, wear appropriate attire including volunteer badge, track service hours in Better Impact, perform the duties as assigned along with stay for the duration of their shift as listed in their respective volunteer opportunity email confirmation(s).
Requirements: Volunteering with Howard Brown is contingent upon successfully completing our pre-volunteer screening process which includes your (1) Application, (2) Orientation, (3) CANTS Form submission, (4) Self-Paced Trainings, and (5) MBI Background Check. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Sometimes minors may participate but require parental consent.
Volunteer Resources: Web | Handout | Current Volunteer Opportunities | Requirements | Application
