Volunteer

Our 45-year history rests on the shoulders of generous and committed volunteers.

Join our incredible volunteer network in the capacity that works best for you.

Volunteer Pathway

Application

After a volunteer fills out a form on our website, they will be emailed instructions for paperwork to send back. This includes:

Confidentiality Agreement
Social Media Policy
MVD Release
Background Check Release
Photo of Drivers License
COVID vaccination encouraged, but not required
If a client is feeling sick or has been exposed, they should wear a mask
If a volunteer is feeling sick or has been exposed, they should opt out
Mask policy for drivers is at the discretion of the volunteer and client
List of links to active social media accounts (for vetting)
Proof of car insurance (Driver Volunteers)
Proof of car registration (Driver Volunteers)
Proof of rental or homeowners insurance (Hospitality Volunteers)
Picture of vehicle, if driving
Vetting
Once this is received, staff run a background check on that person using the information listed on their Background check release and a driver’s record check using information on the MVD Release form. Once a background check is completed, the volunteer can be added to the list of those who need to go through training.
Training
The organization holds local and regional trainings sporadically as volunteer interest and organizational need vary, however all volunteers will be required to complete at least one Practical Support volunteer training available 2-3 times per year. Apiary Practical Support training.
Assignment
Once a volunteer has been vetted and completed their training , they can coordinate with their local NM RCRC staff to volunteer in one or more of the of the following volunteer roles:
- Legal Observer/Clinic Escort
- Advocacy
- Driver
- Hospitality
- Event support

Volunteer Roles

Clergy for Choice

Clergy volunteers may serve in a number of capacities, including as spokespeople, policy advocates, client counselors, and community educators.

Legal Observer

Legal observers are specially trained to monitor abortion provider clinics for activities that violate the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (FACE).

Legal Observer Form

Advocacy Volunteer

Advocacy volunteers are on the frontline and behind the scenes working to keep abortion legal and accessible here in NM. They phonebank, make buttons, write postcards, and do other activities to advocate for people and causes all across New Mexico. Volunteers can support advocacy in person or virtually, and we can assist with internet/technology access for folks volunteering from home.

Patient Driver

Our driver volunteers provide transportation support for patients coming to New Mexico for abortion access, and our home hospitality volunteers provide safe and comfortable lodging. All volunteers who interact with patients are both thoroughly vetted and trained.