Become a Volunteer

Volunteer Roles

Barber

It’s all about the time you spend with your customer.  You make them stylish…but what about helping with healthier habits and health education? Your participation in the Indiana Black Barbershop Health Initiative helps African American men across the State learn more about health education, local health providers and getting connected to care.  Thank you for your time, your chair and your voice!

Community Partner

You are a tried and true community leader with current relationships with local government, hospital providers, non-profit organizations, and community action groups. You know the community and the community knows you!  Thank you for being an advocate of the initiative and seeking to further improve the lives of African American men in your community!  Without you we could not do this event – your time, talent, and knack for planning and logistics are invaluable. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Non-Medical

You are a student focused in healthcare profession seeking an opportunity to interact with the community or are you are a community resident that loves to volunteer your time on health causes.  Either way we would love for you to join us.  You will be trained on how you will be utilized on the day of as well as when and where to show up on the day of the event.

Medical Volunteer

You are a licensed phlebotomist, CNA, LPN, RN, or physician that knows the importance of health education, vital signs screening and managing your health.  Your time shared with the community demonstrates that you care.  Thank you for taking the time to help the initiative by conducting blood pressure readings and blood glucose readings.  Please come with your PPE, alcohol wipes, and Band-Aids!

Volunteer Training Videos