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ORGANIZATION: LifeLong Medical Care
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The LifeLong Downtown Oakland Center is one of LifeLong Medical Care’s numerous Community Health Centers and is dedicated to serving individuals with chronic illnesses, physical and mental disabilities, and difficult financial circumstances.
LifeLong's Veggie Giveaway program aims to improve access to healthy fruits and vegetables to the underserved population by distributing fresh produce donated by the Ecology Farmers Market in Berkeley, and Rockridge Market Hall.
We are looking for dedicated volunteers to help carry on this tradition and significant service to our community.
Volunteers must fulfill the following roles:
- Picking up donated produce from the Ecology Center Farmers’ Market in South Berkeley (Adeline & 63rd St) every Tuesday evening (6:30-7:00pm)
- Picking up donated produce & baked goods from Rockridge Market Hall in Oakland every Tuesday evening (immediately after the previous pickup)
- Volunteers must be able to lift 30lb and must have access to a car.
- Delivery of all produce to the LifeLong Downtown Oakland Center
**Mileage reimbursements are available.**
Questions? Click "I want to help!" and/or email Joe at volunteer@lifelongmedical.org
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About LifeLong Medical Care
LifeLong Medical Care provides high-quality health and social services to underserved people of all ages; creates models of care for the elderly, people with disabilities and families; and advocates for continuous improvements in the health of our communities.
OUR CORE VALUES
- We respect each person and celebrate the rich diversity of our communities.
- We believe all people are entitled to quality health care that serves the whole person.
- We are dedicated to recruiting, training, and supporting a diverse, compassionate, and skilled staff.
- We are committed to eliminating health disparities.
- We maximize our impact on the health of our community through local, state and national partnerships.
- We continuously seek to hear our patients' voice as we assess, develop and improve our programs.
For more information, please visit www.lifelongmedical.org.
More opportunities with LifeLong Medical Care
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About LifeLong Medical Care
Location:
2344 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710, US
Mission Statement
LifeLong Medical Care provides high-quality health and social services to underserved people of all ages; creates models of care for the elderly, people with disabilities and families; and advocates for continuous improvements in the health of our communities. OUR CORE VALUES We respect each person and celebrate the rich diversity of our communities. We believe all people are entitled to quality health care that serves the whole person. We are dedicated to recruiting, training, and supporting a diverse, compassionate, and skilled staff. We are committed to eliminating health disparities. We maximize our impact on the health of our community through local, state and national partnerships. We continuously seek to hear our patients' voice as we assess, develop and improve our programs.
Description
Whether you’re a parent who wants to learn better ways to keep your kids and family healthy, an adult who wants to keep in shape, or a senior who needs a medical team that can provide care for your special health challenges, LifeLong is here for you. We welcome long-time residents and newcomers to our community. No matter what language you speak, or whether you have health insurance, you can count on us for help.
LifeLong Medical Care offers a sliding scale for low income patients based on family size and income. No Patient is denied health care services based on inability to pay.
Our services include:
- Family Medicine
- Adult Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine
- Prenatal Care
- Counseling/Mental Health Services
- Women’s Health/Family Planning
- Wellness & Health Education
- Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Care
- Specialty Care Referrals
- Dental Services
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
616 16th StreetOakland, CA 94607
DATE POSTED
July 11, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Every Saturday 1:30-3:30 pm, until listed date