Clinical Support & Externships

We are committed to promoting health and wellness in the 35+ towns we serve across Connecticut, and offer a variety of free or reduced-cost services to assist our community members who are uninsured or underinsured. We are always looking for volunteer physicians, physician assistants (PA), registered nurses (RN), and licensed practical nurses (LPN) who are willing to assist our team.

We also provide externship opportunities for students working towards their degree in a clinical field.

Responsibilities

  • Provide annual physical examinations
  • Administer immunizations and vaccinations
  • Measure blood pressure
  • Offer specialty medical expertise at our Wellness Fair and through other screenings throughout the year
  • Partner on community education programs

Limitations

  • All clinicians must have a valid Connecticut license, as well as all appropriate credentials for services being provided

Departments

  • ComfortWELL Hospice*
  • GetWELL Nursing & Rehabilitation

Availability

  • Blood Pressure Clinics
    • Weekdays, 8:30am-4:30pm
    • Hours are flexible
    • 1-2 hours per clinic
  • Flu Clinics
    • Weekdays or weekends
    • Hours are flexible
    • Seasonal, September- February
    • 2-4 hours per clinic
  • RVNAhealth Wellness Fair
    • Weekend
    • 10:00am-2:00pm (may volunteer for am or pm shift)
    • Seasonal, March/April
  • Well-Child Clinics
    • Weekdays or Weekends
    • Hours are flexible
    • 2-3 hours per clinic
    • Seasonal, August

*Please note, in order to volunteer with ComfortWELL Hospice, volunteers must complete 16 hours of training as well as a background check. Learn more by visiting the Volunteer Requirements page.