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Starting Your Own ClinicLeadership, community organization, a detailed needs assessment, organizational development and an understanding of the delivery of medical services are requirements for a successful and sustainable Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) clinic. Establishing a free VIM clinic requires that you first find others in your community who share your vision and have the skills and staying power to develop a clinic. It is important to recruit both medical and non-medical leaders to join your organizational committee.
We do this by providing step-by-step consultation throughout all phases of the development process. Special emphasis is given to the planning and start-up phases of the project. Without a strong foundation and direction the project will not be successful and sustainable. Our experience tells us that relying solely on a written guide for starting a clinic is insufficient for most communities to build a service that is sustainable and responsive to need. With Volunteers in Medicine, an experienced Program Development Consultant will guide you through the developing process, providing direction, inspiration, and support along the way. Interested in developing a Volunteers in Medicine clinic in your community? Get started by asking yourself these questions:
If you can answer these questions and are looking for a challenge, please contact us. We have worked with many dedicated individuals from a variety of different communities and would welcome the opportunity to assist you in developing a VIM clinic.
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The VIM national office is dedicated to assisting individuals, groups and local communities in developing free health care clinics for people without access to health care.