About the Program: Harris Health System Mentor Program is designed to connect patients living with HIV with Mentor Volunteers. The Thomas Street Mentor Volunteers are very empathetic individuals who are knowleagable about HIV treatment as they have already experinced some of the ups and downs of living with HIV. Menotors give of their time and life experiance to suppport our pateints and help them feel informed, confident, and at ease about their treatment. The program is located at our Harris Health System Quentin Mease Clinic, 3801 North Macgregor, Houston, Tx 77004. Once you apply, we will reach out to you to schedule an interview date.
*Note: The vaccination requirements to become a Mentor at Harris Health
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) for volunteers born after 1957 - two doses or laboratory evidence of immunity are required.
- Varicella (chicken pox)- two doses, laboratory evidence of immunity, or medical diagnosis of history of varicella disease are required
- Pertussis - one dose is required.
- Tuberculosis test - TB blood tests are provided free of charge through Harris Health Occupational Health Services.
- Influenza - one dose is required annually September - March. Occupational Health Services provides flu shots free of charge during the flu season.
Reminder:Please log-in to the Volunteer Portal to continue to manage this application and upload required documents.
Read more about our application process and requirements here or feel free to contact Kimberly Brown, Volunteer Manager kimberly.brown@harrishealth.org or 346-426-0259 should you have any further questions.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Harris Health!