UK VOLUNTEER ROLES
In the UK, Doctors of the World provides acute medical care and advocacy from our clinic in East London, our mobile outreach services and remotely via our advice line and casework services.
Our work would simply not be possible without our amazing volunteers; our support workers, caseworkers and clinician volunteers provide a highly empathetic and practical service to our patients, supported by Doctors of the World staff.
Our committed, enthusiastic and impactful team is always looking to for new volunteers to join us. Our volunteers come from all walks of life. If you are welcoming, passionate about upholding rights to healthcare, enjoy challenges and working in a team, then consider joining us! We encourage people from all over the UK to apply.
You are welcome to volunteer with us in our clinic or from home, to suit your needs. We ask for a minimum time commitment, and that all volunteers are based in the UK. We provide full training and support and can reimburse your travel and lunch expenses if you travel within London to volunteer with us in our clinic.
Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply.
Applicants will be shortlisted and notified weekly. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Applications that do not include both CV and Application form will not be considered. All applicants must be based in the UK.
*Recruitment for clinical volunteering roles is currently closed.
Please click on each of the positions below to find out more about each position. For additional info, see our FAQs section.
Student Placement (Hybrid)
In this role, you will support people to access healthcare and overcome barriers, providing much-needed practical support. Your time will be split working in our Stratford (East London) Clinic and on our remote Advice Line and Casework.
To apply, please submit your CV, completed Application form and additional information form through the Apply button.
Additional information form will be available to download by clicking on the Apply button.
Caseworker (Remote within UK)
Caseworkers work remotely, supporting people to access healthcare and overcome barriers, providing much-needed practical support. They can choose to work on our advice line (morning) or casework (afternoon). We encourage people from all over the UK to apply.
To apply, please submit your CV, completed Application Form and Additional Information Form through the Apply button.
Additional information form will be available to download by clicking on the Apply button.
Successful candidates will be asked to attend one of the following induction slots, once their HR onboarding is completed:
- Thursday 26th October 6-7.30pm
- Thursday 30th November 6-7.30pm
Inductions will resume in January 2024.
Clinic Support Worker (in East London clinic)
Clinic Support Workers work in our Stratford clinic, they support people to access healthcare services and act as advocates. They liaise with NHS service providers to link the service users to the care they need.
To apply, please submit your CV, completed Application Form and Additional Information Form through the Apply button.
Additional information form will be available to download by clicking on the Apply button.
Successful candidates will be asked to attend one of the following induction slots, once their HR onboarding is completed:
- Thursday 26th October 6-7.30pm
- Thursday 30th November 6-7.30pm
Inductions will resume in January 2024.
Social Media Officer (Remote within UK/London office)
Our small and friendly Fundraising team is seeking a Social Media Officer to build our brand recognition and increase engagement from our diverse community, across social channels.
PAID JOB ROLES
We have no job vacancies at the moment.
INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERING
We collaborate with the Médecins du Monde network to send volunteers to projects around the world. More information can be found here.
