"The Free Clinic has been a great environment to work in. The people are so professional and knowledgeable. Working here makes me feel like I am accomplishing something instead of just sitting at home."
*List of alternative ways to help out at the bottom of the page*
Unsure about volunteering? Read some feedback from past volunteers!
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Time volunteering: Two years
Why they volunteer: it’s a good fit for me, as I had done similar work before. Their favorite part about volunteering: I like the idea of having the ability to help people Why should others volunteer: The help people need is so overwhelming, it is good to be around to help in even a small way. As a retired person I had a lot of free time. I was happy to get out of the house and do something that was helpful to others as well. Time volunteering: Four years Why they volunteer: I enjoy working at The Free Clinic of Meridian, I feel like I am helping the community. Their favorite part about volunteering: Having something productive to do Why should others volunteer: The Free Clinic has been a great environment to work in. The people are so professional and knowledgeable. Working here makes me feel like I am accomplishing something instead of just sitting at home. Time volunteering: One and a half years Why they volunteer: My former job never gave me the opportunity to give back to my community on a regular basis. Now that I am retired I have the time and it has been very rewarding. Their favorite part about volunteering: Interacting with the staff and patients. Why should others volunteer: It is a very fulfilling experience, it gives you a great feeling of helping others. Helping others has made me more aware of the blessings that I have received. 
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Time volunteering: Six years
Why they volunteer: To help those who do not have insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid obtain medical care. Their favorite part about volunteering: Definitely the patients, some come in not having been able to take care of their health needs in years. Once their health improves, their whole demeanor improves. Why should others volunteer: You will never do anything as fulfilling as this. When you don’t have your health it affects every part of your life. Time volunteering: One year Why they volunteer: It keeps my cultural skills up to par and I feel good about helping the under-served people of Mississippi who otherwise would not have any healthcare. Their favorite part about volunteering: The comradery of all of the clinic employees and the fact that most of the patients are so appreciative of the time that you put in to give them care. Why should others volunteer: I would say to do it because it is very rewarding to help others in our community and it makes me proud to be a free clinic volunteer. Volunteering has shown me that people from all over come to this clinic and are in need of healthcare. Time volunteering: Five years Why they volunteer: To stay active by helping others. Their favorite part about volunteering: Assisting in providing medical care to the population that is without healthcare. Why should others volunteer: This is a very rewarding experience. There are opportunities to meet new people, tasks that you may not get to experience in other places, and get a greater appreciation for service. It gets me going on Monday mornings and I like that I get to meet a lot of really nice people. *Not all volunteers have medical experience, general office help is also appreciated*
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