Volunteer Quotes

"Practicing at AmeriCares Free Clinics is so much nicer than private practice. It is so idealistic. Money doesn't corrupt anything. You can give people what they need…it is practicing medicine for the pure pleasure of helping people."

—Volunteer Physician

"Patients who come to the AmeriCares Free Clinics receive excellent comprehensive care. There are spectacular doctors and nurses here, and we are fortunate to have access to most of the labs, x-rays, medications, and services that we need for our patients."

—Volunteer Nurse

"Free care, but quality care. Just because it's free, doesn't mean that patients have to settle for second best."

—Volunteer Physician

"The thing that has struck me on a personal level about this program is that you don't have to travel around the world to make a difference in the world."

—Special Events Volunteer

"You get so much more back. The patients are ideal…they are appreciative. And you are offering them what every human being has a right to-basic medical care."

—Volunteer Physician

"It is a real joy to work here."

—Volunteer Nurse

"I came to bring my mom here. I told them that if they needed help, I could come in. I love it here. When I leave I feel really great."

—Volunteer Translator

"Doctors and nurses enjoy working here. Here they have the opportunity to practice the type of medicine they wanted to and indeed envisioned they would practice when they entered the medical profession. Here, doctors and nurses practice patient-centered care without the constraints of some of the managed care guidelines that are so troubling. In turn, patients are impressed with how much time and caring the doctors and nurses at the clinic are willing to give them."

—Volunteer Nurse

"Let's face it—as doctors we are very, very privileged socio-economically. A lot of doctors talk about giving back to the community, but other than writing a check there's sometimes little you can do help people directly. But these are good people. It's a very positive thing to work here."

—Volunteer Physician