The Florida Department of Health in Miami Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) will provide you with knowledge and a rewarding experience in a state government organization addressing public health needs in coordination with Federal, State and County programs. DOH-Miami-Dade is committed to assisting in the instruction of effective professionals, developing and promulgating public health knowledge, and providing leadership to students and volunteers as a means of achieving its mission in the community.
The mission of the Volunteer Services Program is to promote access to quality health care for the medically underserved and uninsured residents of Florida through the commitment of volunteers. The Volunteer Health Services Program accomplishes its role through two volunteer programs authorized by Chapters 110 and 766, Florida Statutes.
Chapter 110 Volunteer Program
The Chapter 110 Volunteer Program is an internal state agency program, which provides opportunities for anyone who wants to donate goods and/or their services to those in need under the supervision of the Department of Health. A variety of volunteer opportunities are available in many DOH facilities to individuals with clerical, administrative, technical and professional skills. You must be 18 years prior to the start of volunteer duties.
Application Process
After you find an area of interest, you must complete the Volunteer Application Form and 2 Personal Reference Questionnaires.
Submit the completed application and questionnaires to MiamiDade@FLHealth.gov Once placement is confirmed, the Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to schedule your background screening to secure your placement at DOH-Miami Dade County. You must pass background screening and complete mandatory training modules to volunteer with DOH-Miami Dade.
For more information, email MiamiDade@FLHealth.gov.
Volunteer Health Care Provider Program, s. 766.1115, F.S.
The Volunteer Health Care Provider Program, s. 766.1115, F.S., allows private licensed health care providers to volunteer their services to the medically indigent residents of Florida with incomes at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level and be under the state’s sovereign immunity. Through a contract, a provider can be designated an “agent of the state” and have sovereign immunity for uncompensated services rendered to clients determined eligible and referred by DOH.
For more information about the Volunteer Health Services Program, please email MiamiDade@FLHealth.gov.