Over 275 wonderful, caring volunteer practitioners make the Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) treatments and support services provided by CMCC possible.

If you are a licensed acupuncturist, certified massage therapist, therapeutic imagery specialist, Western herbalist, homeopath, driver, Spanish or Chinese language Interpreter, clinic or office support person, we warmly invite you to join our community of volunteers.

There is no shortage of volunteer opportunities at CMCC. There are approximately 610 clients at any given time, all needing CAM treatments and support services, now in two locations.

Join the Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic Volunteer Community
The first step is to fill out the CMCC Volunteer Application Form. This form can be downloaded or printed from our website. You can also email your completed application to us at volunteer@charlottemaxwell.org.

Or call CMCC's Volunteer Services Manager and the form can be mailed to you. You will also be able to get an overview of the volunteer application process and have any questions answered (510) 601-7660 ext. 21. When your application form has been received and reviewed, you will be contacted and an in-person interview scheduled

Volunteer Shift
Clinic shifts are available in San Francisco on Fridays and Saturdays only. In Oakland on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

We ask volunteers to make a one year commitment and offer at least one 4 hour shift per month for 12 months

Special Training
Once you have completed your interview, you will be invited to attend our comprehensive volunteer training.

CMCC’s training is comprised of several workshops, including a medical overview of cancer, political aspects of cancer, issues of grief and loss and much more.

After completing the training you are eligible to begin as a CMCC volunteer.

Our upcoming trainings for 2010 are: February 20th and 21st, April 24th and 25th, June 19th and 20th, and November 13th and 14th. The trainings are 2 full days over the course of a weekend. To sign up for a training, please download and complete the volunteer application and send it in via email, fax or mail. We look forward to hearing from you.