UPDATE: application is now available in Word Doc (updated 1/22/12) format or PDF (updated 1/22/12).
UPDATE 2: the time and location of the first info session has changed.
Thanks for your interest in joining the Suitcase Clinic! Each semester we recruit new volunteers to serve the underserved and promote social justice in our community. If you would like to learn more about joining the Suitcase Clinic, please attend one of our Info Sessions on Tuesday, January 24 from 5-6pm in B100 Blum and Thursday, January 26 from 5-6pm in 182 Dwinelle. You can also email us at “class [AT] suitcaseclinic.org”.
New volunteers take a 2-unit service learning course (HMS 98/198) that discusses the problem of homelessness and how students can become effective caseworkers for homeless clients. Our Spring 2012 class will be held Thursdays from 5-7pm in 182 Dwinelle. Class begins on February 2.
In order to apply to the Suitcase Clinic, you must complete the following requirements:
- Complete a written application (Word Doc or PDF) and submit it to 570 University Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 1st by 4:30pm.
- Attend a Clinic Tour. Clinic Tours are Monday January 30 at 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30, and 8:30pm and Tuesday January 31 at 7, 7:30, and 8pm. All clinic tours depart from the RSF main entrance.
- Complete an in-person interview. Interviews last 10 minutes and are held immediately following the Info Sessions and during the Clinic Tour times.
Applicants will be informed of our admission decisions by Thursday, February 2, at 12pm. If you have added yourself to the waitlist on Telebears, please remove yourself. Students selected for the course will be given a course entry code.
Thank you for your interest in working with the marginalized. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Hi,
my name is Levy. I just had a few questions about the clinic tour(s). Where is it at? How does the bus/van look like? Hope to hear back from you soon.
Regards,
Levy
The clinic tours will meet in front of the RSF and one was today (Youth and Women’s Clinic) and another tour will be tomorrow (General). Please review the times above. We do not operate out of a van/bus anymore. Hope to see you tomorrow.
I was wondering if the clinic still accepts applications. If so, I would be highly interested in joining the team of volunteers. Thanks.
Hi Anton,
Unfortunately, applications are no longer being accepted. If you’re around during the summer, you can take the summer training. Information regarding this summer training should be available sometime in May, so check our website then if you’re interested. If you cannot attend the summer training, you can apply for the class this Fall. Thanks for your interest!