All onsite volunteers at Arlington Free Clinic must be over the age of 18.

AFC Ambassadors may be 16+.

The expectation is that volunteers will commit to 2-3 shifts a month (4-6 hours, total) for at least eight months.

Healthcare providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, counselors, etc.), specifically, are expected to volunteer at least once a month (2-3 hours) for at least eight months.

AFC has limited hours on Saturdays for dental clinics and one monthly vaccine clinic.

Reach out to volunteer@arlingtonfreeclinic.org and we will do our best to find alternative arrangements.

Yes, Arlington Free Clinic has summer internships! More information about our Summer Intern program can be found here.

Yes, AFC is a standard medical facility. Clinical volunteers must be licensed to practice in Virginia. Virginia does now offer reciprocity for medical licenses with Maryland and the District of Columbia. Physicians already licensed in those jurisdictions can obtain a Virginia license through a more streamlined process. Additionally, Virginia does participate in the National Compact License for LPNs and RNs.

Depending on the profession, some Virginia licensing boards do offer a Volunteer Restricted License to Practice. These typically have lower fees, shorter processing time, and fewer continuing education requirements.

AFC does also have experience requirements. Physicians need to have been practicing for at least 4 years post-residency to volunteer with AFC. Nurse Practitioners need to have been practicing for at least 2 years post-graduation. Additionally, retired medical providers need to have practiced substantially in the last 4 years.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of our volunteer provided care, AFC is unable to host nurse practitioner preceptorships.

We have several roles for non-Spanish speaking medical professionals, including exam room coordinators, reception, and AFC Ambassadors. See descriptions of each role below.

Additionally, we can utilize specific skills, such as marketing, data analytics, IT, and fundraising for one-time or seasonal opportunities, including our Annual Benefit Gala. Reach out to volunteer@arlingtonfreeclinic.org if you are interested in any of these opportunities.