Volunteer

Interested in volunteering? Retired physicians, nurses, dentists, social workers, pharmacists and others — you can make a difference! Medical professionals who volunteer their time and skills often feel they get more out of the experience than they give.

Here's why:

• The patient-focused environment at VIM Clinics is rarely found in today's fast-paced, cost-conscious primary care practices.
  
  
• Our patients have had little or no access to health care. They need care and show their appreciation to those who volunteer to provide it.
  
  
• At VIM clinics, volunteer professionals provide service on their terms, in a relaxed, respectful atmosphere.
  
  
• Each volunteer's time commitment is up to the volunteer. We recommend retired physicians volunteer a minimum of a half-day per week. Some actually choose to provide care every day. Practicing physicians volunteer as much as their schedules permit.
  
  
• Physicians schedule their time to maximize continuity of care with patients.
  
  
• An esprit de corps among providers makes volunteering fun and supportive.
  
  
• Continuing education is required for all professionals who choose to volunteer in our clinics.

Join the effort! If you live near one of the VIM clinics, contact the organization and learn more about how you can help. If there is no clinic in your area, and you would like there to be, contact our staff and find out if it's feasible to start a VIM clinic in your own community.