Parker runs on neighbors helping neighbors.

Every doctor, dentist, nurse, interpreter and greeter here is a volunteer. Give a few hours a month and become part of 26 years of free care.

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Volunteer staff


Our impact

A year of care, counted in leaves.

Every number on this tree was grown by volunteer hands: visits kept free, vaccines given, and dollars our neighbors never had to spend.

75 community organization partners $3.99 million savings to local hospital emergency departments 20,486 visits in 2025 1,757 patients 737 vaccinations and immunizations 186 medical and non-medical volunteers 14 medical specialties
  1. 75 community organization partners
  2. $3.99 million savings to local hospital emergency departments
  3. 20,486 visits in 2025
  4. 1,757 patients
  5. 737 vaccinations and immunizations
  6. 186 medical and non-medical volunteers
  7. 14 medical specialties

“No one is turned away for lack of means. That promise is only possible because neighbors show up for one another, week after week.”

Dr. Eugene Cheslock · Founder & Volunteer Physician

Ways to help

Two ways to give your time

Medical or not, there’s a place for you. Choose the path that fits and write to the person who’ll welcome you.

Medical volunteers

Licensed clinicians, active or retired, who deliver care directly to patients.

  • Physicians & specialists
  • Dentists & dental hygienists
  • Nurses & nurse practitioners
  • Pharmacists & lab technicians

Physicians, NPs & PAs: Lisa Hurckes, MD, Associate Medical Director
Nurses: Kaitlyn Fontano, RN
732-212-0777

Non-medical volunteers

The warm welcome and steady hands that keep the doors open.

  • Bilingual interpreters (Spanish)
  • Front-desk & greeters
  • Administrative & data help
  • Events, outreach & fundraising

Interpreters: Ana Taylor, Office Coordinator
732-212-0777

For licensed clinicians

What clinicians usually ask

Do I need an active medical license?

Yes. Clinical volunteers need an active license in the State of New Jersey.

Do I need to carry malpractice insurance?

No. The clinic covers all licensed independent practitioners under the Federal Tort Claims Act. Learn more.

How much time is required?

As much as you’d like. Some physicians, nurse practitioners and dentists volunteer once or twice a month; we work around your schedule.


Getting started

Becoming a volunteer is simple

Three steps and a friendly welcome. Most volunteers are seeing the impact within a few weeks.

Reach out

Call 732-212-0777 or use the volunteer form and tell us how you’d like to help.

Meet the team

We’ll match you to a role, verify any licenses, and get you oriented to how Parker works.

Start serving

Choose a schedule that fits your life. Even a few hours a month makes a real difference.

26
Years of volunteer care
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Care given by volunteers
2
Languages, side by side
6
Days open each week

Beyond volunteering

More ways to help

Families, schools, teams and companies all have a part. Here are three that don’t require scrubs.

Shop the wish list

From batteries to cleaning supplies to medical items, small donations keep the clinic running. Write to us for the current needs.

See what’s needed

Run a fundraiser

Donation drives, lemonade stands, bagel sales, car washes or digital events: we’re grateful for every dollar and every bit of awareness you raise.

Tell us your idea

Gifts & tributes

Memorial and tribute gifts, securities, planned giving, and a leaf with your name on the Giving Tree in our waiting room.

All ways to give

Give a few hours. Change a life.

One call or one email is all it takes to get started.

Accredited & recognized by

Held to the highest standard

NAFC 2026 Standards - Gold
Candid · Gold Transparency 2026
New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute · Partner in Quality
Quest for Health Equity
Center for Non-Profits