Volunteers
Holy Family has a long tradition of being a home for volunteers of all kinds and from all over the United States and the world!! If you are interested in being a volunteer please call the office at 956-969-2530 or email us at info@holyfamilybirthcenter.org. For clinical positions contact Crystal S or Heather, or Crystal G for any other inquiries as noted below.
Weslaco is located near the US/Mexico border is within an hour of South Padre Island, and has lots to offer -restaurants, shopping, gyms, movie theaters, airports, fresh locally grown produce, all available nearby. Holy Family often has volunteers of various skills and credentials (nurse-midwives, doulas, nurses, students of various professions) and other people interested in learning more about midwifery and out-of-hospital birth, or to assist with other needs like facility/grounds upkeep, painting etc.
Short Term Volunteers
If you are a church group or an individual that is looking to be involved in the community, we are a great site for volunteering! Yard work, building maintenance, clerical assistance, housekeeping, cooking, and more! If you are interested, please contact us so we can match up our needs with your skills and abilities!
Clinical Positions/Volunteers
We accept applications year round and prefer a year commitment. Staff Registered Nurse (RN) and Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) positions available, as well as CNM Fellowships.
CNM Positions: For a one year commitment we can provide a monthly stipend, free on- site housing, and health insurance. New graduates are welcome to apply.
CNM Fellowships: Fellowships are for a period of at least 3 months and are for new graduates or midwives that would like to gain more experience. It is a great way to build your out of hospital birth experience and solidify your midwifery training. There is no monthly stipend, but free on-site housing is provided, with access to shared use of the Holy Family vehicles.
Nursing Positions (RNs preferred): For a year commitment we can provide a monthly stipend, free on-site housing, and health insurance. New graduates are welcome to apply.
Applicants must meet Texas CNM licensure requirements and ability to speak Spanish is a preferred, but not required as long as you have a willingness to learn.
General Volunteer Positions
There are many non-clinical volunteer opportunities at Holy Family and we accept applications year round. For a year commitment we can provide a monthly stipend, free on-site housing, and health insurance. Arrangements can be made for shorter commitments on an individual basis.
Full Time Front Office Volunteer- This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in maternal and infant health care with an Associates or Bachelor’s degree in any field. It is a year long position and a minimum of conversational Spanish is required. New graduates are welcome to apply.
For more information or to apply contact:
Midwifery Inquiries: Heather Swanson, MSN, CNM, IBCLC, Clinical Director - heathersuzette@gmail.com
Nursing Inquiries: Crystal Stewart, BSN, RN, Nursing Director - crystalstewart77@gmail.com
Other Volunteer Inquiries: Crystal Greenhill, BA, Administrative Director – csgreenhill@gmail.com
Please e-mail or fax a copy of your CV with inquiries.
Volunteer Testimony by Jessica Norris, AmeriCorps RN 2009-2010
“What a year. Of all the valuable lessons I have learned over the course of this year, the most important has been the God wants Holy Family to stay open. The valley needs Holy Family. The world needs Holy Family. It is such a valuable site for midwives and nurses to learn about natural child birth out of the hospital. I can think of no other place that allows for the personal and professional growth that happens here year after year. this year we witnessed a rebirth for this birth center. We went through transitions that tested our faith, and brought us closer together. I know I was meant to be here for that, and I know the challenges we faced here will make me a stronger person and a strong midwife in the future. I am so thankful for this place.”
(from Top Left to Bottom Right) Volunteers eating out, Resting after the 26th Annual Birthday Party, Posing for the 2010 Volunteer Christmas Card, Celebrating Thanksgiving, Making lots of salsa, and Attending an annual fundraiser – with enthusiasm!