Free Clinic Comes to Connecticut!!!!!!!!!!

by: tessa

Wed Jan 06, 2010 at 22:21:39 PM EST

Kirby Sounds the Alert at Connecticut Bob:

Volunteer Feb 3 PLEASE!
posted by Kirby
The National Association of Free Clinics is bringing a free clinic to the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford on Wednesday Feb 3 from noon to 7pm. Volunteers are needed -- licensed health professionals, people who can help set up the evening before, those who can assist with registration, escorting patients and just about anything else you can think of. Sign up here.

Keith Olbermann has been diligently working on setting up these free clinics with NAFC and raising money in states in which senators have fought health reform. I have been hoping we would have one here to show Joe LIEberman that there are people who need this help right here in the Nutmeg state.

I have signed up for set-up the night prior and to assist with Patient Registration on Wednesday, since I have no medical talents or skills. You even get to pick what name you want printed on your badge!!

VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES

ORIENTATION will be held on Wednesday February 3rd  at the Connecticut Convention Center.  Orientation will be held in group sessions during the first 30 minutes of your shift therefore prompt arrival is necessary. Orientation is mandatory.

Pre-registration for volunteers is strongly advised.  We cannot guarantee a volunteer opportunity as either a health care professional or support person if you have not preregistered.

Volunteers cannot be seen as patients.

You are required to CHECK IN at the volunteer registration upon arrival.  

Verification of community service hours worked will be provided upon request.

T-Shirts and name badges will be provided to all volunteers; these must be worn during the event.

Food and drinks will be provided for all volunteers.