Our Volunteers

Volunteer with us!

There are many ways to get involved at The Family Van! Our volunteer opportunities include direct service and community outreach, as well as marketing, and research and advocacy.

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and levels of expertise — whether you're a student, registered nurse, researcher, web developer, or social worker, you can make a difference!

Learn more about our volunteer opportunities:

  • In-person on our mobile clinic and in the communities we serve. Volunteers commit to one 4-hour shift per week.

    Direct Service (on the Van)

    • Work on the Van to reduce the burden of chronic illnesses

    • Provide health coaching and screening services

    • Offer personal support to clients facing housing, unemployment, domestic violence, and more

    • Refer clients to essential social and health services

    Community Outreach

    • Spread the word about our services with local businesses and community members

    • Identify and collaborate with partners to meet community needs

    • Help organize and facilitate health workshops and events

  • (Hybrid and/or Remote. 4 hour weekly commitment.)

    You may have a mix of responsibilities and projects based on program needs, including:

    • Support fundraising efforts through donation drives

    • Assist with social media management by creating engaging content

    • Help develop marketing materials to support events and initiatives

  • (Remote Opportunity. 4 hour weekly commitment.)

    • Join our Mobile Health Map team to strengthen the mobile healthcare sector across the country

    • Support mobile health clinics to measure their impact in their communities

    • Advocate for policy changes that will sustain essential mobile health services for vulnerable populations

We receive many applications each year, so don’t miss your chance to get involved and bring wellness to Boston’s communities!

“It’s important to do this work because there’s so many of us within our communities – black and brown populations – that don’t always get the health care that we deserve.

We’re just doing the little that we can to contribute to preventative health care to make sure nobody falls through the cracks.”

Volunteer from Harvard Medical School, Student National Medical Association.

Apply through July 15 (11:59pm)!

  • Program Date: September 2026 - May 2027
    (9-month commitment)

  • Applications Open: May 15 to July 15, 2026

  • On-boarding Starts: September 2026

Please review your application carefully before submitting. Applications will not be reviewed until after the deadline.

Apply Now

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