Community Outreach Volunteer

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Position Title: Community Outreach Volunteer, Volunteers in Medicine San Diego

Applicant Type: Adults, individuals, students (must be 18 years or older), anyone interested in
health care and connecting with the community more.

Description: As a Community Outreach Volunteer, you will help coordinate materials and set-
up items needed for outreach events and activities including; attending fairs and community
events, tabling booths, to help connect the community with our services for community outreach
purposes to communicate the mission and purpose of the organization.
Essential Position Functions:
∙ Attend community events/fairs to represent VIM and the services we offer
∙ Engage community members

Who We Are: Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) San Diego is a nonprofit medical clinic serving low-
income, uninsured residents of San Diego County, California. We care for patients at no charge when
they have no other avenue for medical care. We do this by engaging volunteer doctors, nurses,
therapists, pharmacists, interpreters, and other community members who have a passion for our
mission and demonstrate the culture of caring and kindness on which the VIM Clinic was founded.

Location and Time Commitment: Our VIM clinic is located in El Cajon. Most of the events
and fairs will be in East County, San Diego. Our opportunities are flexible and can fit
around your routine. Time commitment and location is flexible and dependent upon
outreach efforts and events. Typically, the fairs and events are on the weekend, specifically
Saturdays. The time commitment is approximately 5-10 hours a month.

Minimum Requirements: Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills are required. Must
have the ability to effectively prepare and present information and services on Volunteers in
Medicine to various individuals and small groups. Must present self in a professional manner. The
ability to work independently or with others to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision is
essential. Light physical demands with transporting, setting up and taking down outreach
materials, banners, tables, and more. Must have reliable transportation.

Volunteer Benefits: Volunteers get to make an impact on the community and those who may be
affected by not having access to medical care. Volunteers get to connect with others in the
community we serve and help bring awareness to our services and other resources. Additionally,
volunteers get practical experience with networking, communication skills, marketing and the
confidence to build stronger partnerships.