We are thankful to the hundreds of volunteers and Alaska organizations who supported our mission in 2024, helping AHF deliver close to 100 health fairs and serve thousands of Alaskans! Health fairs would not be possible without you – Thank You!
For individuals seeking volunteer opportunities, we offer a diverse range of medical and non-medical tasks both at the fairs and in our offices.
General Orientation Session for New Volunteers (or for those wanting a refresher)
This session will give you a good overview of the health fair model, major stations, volunteer roles and responsibilities, and more. You will also get a chance to talk with some of our current volunteers and ask them about their experiences volunteering for AHF. The session is scheduled for January 21st, 9am to 12:30pm at Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc. Conference Room, 1131 E. International Airport Road, Anchorage, AK 99518 (across the road from the Alaska Wild Berry Products store). RSVP is required – please click the button below, select January 21st.
Phlebotomy Focused Session – Blood Processing at Health Fairs
This is a specialized training session focused on blood processing. The session will cover protocols for new Lead and Mercury testing; specimen handling and processing procedures; quality control measures; advanced processing techniques; emergency protocols and more. You will have an opportunity to talk with current Lead Phlebotomists and ask them any questions. This session is scheduled for January, 27, 2025; 9:30am – 12:30pm, at Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc. Conference Room, 1131 E. International Airport Road, Anchorage, AK 99518 (across the road from the Alaska Wild Berry Products store). RSVP is required – please click the button below, select January 27th.
Contractual Opportunities – Phlebotomy
We’re expanding our pool of qualified Lead Phlebotomists and Processors on contract for the upcoming season. These are paid positions that will oversee blood draw activities at a health fair; and/or manage blood sample processing and packaging. Compensation is set at $20 an hour. If you would like to be considered, you can declare your interest by checking Lead Phlebotomist/Lead Processor on the application for here: Volunteer Application. We will keep your information on file and reach out when the need arises. While the phlebotomy focused training session mentioned above is not required to volunteer or contract with AHF for these roles, it will provide valuable preparation and we highly recommend it.
Next Steps:
- Visit our blog for more information about the training opportunity and to RSVP: https://alaskahealthfair.org/consider-volunteering-in-2025-orientation-for-new-prospective-volunteers/
- Fill out the Volunteer Application form for this health fair season and declare your interest in contractual positions if interested.
- Share this opportunity with your friend! It is more fun to volunteer at health fairs together!
Sincerely,
AHF Team