Volunteer Information

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
There are many ways to give back and get involved with VIM! Our volunteers are from all walks of life, possess a variety of skills, and are the vital heartbeat of our Health Center. We are always in need of volunteers, and the talents they can provide, whether it’s administrative skills, medical services or a helping hand answering the phone.
For more information on volunteer opportunities please call
our Volunteer Coordinator at (760) 342-4414.
Volunteer Applications
Click below to complete an application for a New Licensed Medical Provider or a General Volunteer (Non-Medical).
Your friends and neighbors in need will thank you!
Volunteers who require a license to perform their professional duties must hold an active and unrestricted license in the State of California. We undertake a comprehensive credentialing process for all licensed professionals which may take up to 8 weeks. Malpractice coverage is provided by the Health Center through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Program at NO COST to the practitioner.

For non-medical volunteers, no formal experience is necessary to help those in need. Basic computer knowledge, however, is helpful because VIM uses electronic medical records and computer scheduling for appointments. A background search is required for volunteers prior to service.

  Bilingual volunteers are especially appreciated!

We encourage all of our volunteers to schedule a time to shadow a current volunteer to give you an idea of what we do, the type of services we offer and an opportunity to ask questions before you make a commitment. Volunteers are required to make a minimum commitment of 4 hours per month.
MEDICAL PROVIDER
Physician, nurse practioner,
or physician assistant who provide
direct patient care.
MEDICAL VOLUNTEER
Nurses (RN and LVN), medical assistant, or paramedic who assist withpatient flow and aiding the Provider in direct patient care.
SPECIALTY VOLUNTEER
Pharmacists, Chiropractor, Acupuncturist and others who work on special projects and patient care needs.
TRANSLATOR AND SCRIBE
Work alongside Providers to ensure quality patient communication and cultural competency in verbal communications as well as accurate charting.
FRONT OFFICE VOLUNTEER
Greet patients, schedule appointments, certify/recertify patient eligibility, answer phones and direct general inquiries.
TRANSPORTATION VOLUNTEER
Provide assistance to patients
needing transportation to and from
medical visits.