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Macon Volunteer Clinic Inc

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Causes: Ambulatory & Primary Health Care, Health

Mission: Macon Volunteer Clinic provides primary medical, dental, and vision care, as well as medication assistance, to working, uninsured adults who live in Bibb County or Twiggs County, GA. All patients live at or below 200% of the Federal Income Level. All services are provided free of charge to our patients.

Community Stories

120 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

alexz.moran Volunteer

Rating: 5

12/20/2024

The Macon Volunteer Clinic is an amazing clinic with a welcoming atmosphere. When I first started volunteering, I noticed how personable the staff was and how comfortable they made patients feel. It’s an environment I hope everybody can experience.

badkerson Volunteer

Rating: 5

12/18/2024

3 years of volunteering here and everyday still brings me joy. From the staff to the volunteers to the patients, I love what MVC stands for.

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/09/2023

This Clinic is the absolute best as helping patients. They focus on patient care and truly ensure the patients are well cared for! 10/10 rating!

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MattJ Volunteer

Rating: 5

12/18/2024

As a volunteer I have seen firsthand that the Macon Volunteer clinic touches and helps many lives of the working uninsured of most of central Georgia.

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/08/2023

Macon volunteer clinic has been a great experience for me. I’ve gotten to help many patients, whether it be administrative tasks or helping with the clinic there’s always something you can do to help and leave a positive impact on people’s lives.

Sydgirl12 Volunteer

Rating: 5

12/18/2024

Macon Volunteer Clinic truly has a heart for the Middle Georgia community. They work with low income, uninsured, working adults that without this resource would go without healthcare. I have been fortunate enough to witness their great work up close! Macon Volunteer Clinic fills a gap in the healthcare system that often goes unnoticed by the general public. The patients they serve are resilient and driven by the necessity for care.

Gcaitlinm Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/30/2024

I volunteered at the MVC this summer as an admim worker. Every single day I came in, I saw how much all of the volunteers, nurses, doctors, and office workers care about the patients. Everyone always made it a point to patiently and professionally help patients until whatever issue that had come to be was resolved. This experience truly enforced in my mind that I want to be a Healthcare provider one day and help patients too.

ChloeP26 Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/03/2024

Macon Volunteer Clinic is one of the best ways to give back to the community. This clinic is led by some of the nicest people you will ever meet who always give back. For example, I have been fortunate enough to have recently volunteer at an event where we provided basic health care screenings to the local homeless population and other volunteers even provided free clothing to give away for the event. This clinic will happily take care of anyone they can.

tferrari Donor

Rating: 5

08/23/2024

I recently started working for Macon Volunteer Clinic, and I am so impressed by the dedication and commitment of all of the clinical and administration staff as well as our incredible volunteers. The people that work at Macon Volunteer Clinic are kind and compassionate and do their work with love.

eteng Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/22/2024

This is a wonderful place to volunteer and to learn more about the importance of free clinics like MVC in middle Georgia and beyond. The staff is great at training new volunteers and supporting us throughout the learning process, which undoubtedly in turn positively affects patient experiences. Everyone genuinely cares for the patients and clinic mission of providing healthcare at no cost, and it is incredible to see how much MVC has grown. My favorite part of volunteering here has been hearing firsthand how MVC benefits patients and how grateful they are for the services offered.

trishmitchell Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/14/2023

I did not realize how many people were not able to go be seen by a medical professional or dentist before volunteering at MVC. In my time here, I have seen so many people come in to be seen in the clinic and so grateful for the care given by the volunteer providers. I'm also grateful for all I have learned in my time at MVC. This is a great organization and I know so many people in our community are thankful to have this option for their health care needs.

MVCteam123 Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/11/2023

I am so proud to be a part of this organization. Macon Volunteer Clinic helps so many people in our area of, Bibb and Twiggs counties. Macon Volunteer Clinic is so very thankful to ALL of its volunteers and donors! I wish more people knew about MVC.

William_Maley Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/10/2023

Macon Volunteer Clinic is committed to providing excellent medical care for workers who cannot afford healthcare in middle Georgia. They are always improving their quality of care to go above and beyond the standard of care required of a clinic. Everyone on the staff is very friendly, professional, and respectful to the patients.

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/26/2022

I’ve been volunteering here for a couple months now and I’ve seen the high quality of care that the volunteer physicians and nurses put into their work. At Macon Volunteer Clinic, volunteer care providers treats their patients with the same dignity and respect as any private practice would. The high cost of healthcare can take a serious toll on low-income communities, but this organization and its volunteers are working to make a real difference.

ccwooddy Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/10/2023

Volunteering here is an amazing experience. Seeing caring staff and grateful patients is a high point in my week. This community needs the valuable services provided by this clinic, now more than ever!

mwilliams4 Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/09/2023

MVC is an amazing nonprofit organization that helps bring medicine and needed healthcare to underserved individuals in Georgia. Their mission and vision is beautiful and the lives they have impacted is inspiring.

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/03/2022

The Macon Volunteer Clinic is an extraordinary place that opens its arms to the under served population of the Middle Georgia community. The experience and environment is unlike anything else. Its truly inspiring to see how much the individuals in leadership at MVC care for the staff, volunteers, and patients.

charleighstepp Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/08/2023

I am a volunteer at this clinic and can personally attest to the care it provides it’s patients and the amount of help our patients receive.

Dp26754 Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/07/2023

The Macon Volunteer Clinic is truly exceptional in its dedication to serving a specific niche group of individuals. By offering no-cost healthcare services, the clinic goes above and beyond to ensure that patients receive the essential medical care they need. Their commitment to providing treatments and necessary medications underscores their commitment to the well-being of the community they serve. This clinic's unwavering dedication to improving the health of its patients is truly commendable and reflects a remarkable level of compassion and care.

Norman376 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

08/04/2023

MVC is a great place to work and volunteer. The staff are kind and professional, the volunteers are knowledgeable, and everyone works hard to give every patient their best! Each patient receives great medical and dental care for free, leaves feeling taken care of and treated with respect and compassion.

lata209 Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/29/2022

Very kindhearted and detail oriented staff that go to great lengths to solve your problems!

julimont Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/27/2022

I volunteer here and love how helpful everyone is to the patients. Every volunteer and provider helps make each patient comfortable for their visit so they want to come back to manage their health.

abbyannewolf Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/27/2022

I have loved volunteering as a medical student and the at MVC. The staff are always so friendly and welcoming to all of the volunteers and patients. They are always willing to lend a helping hand!

Shantel126 Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/27/2022

Being able to volunteer here has been a great experience. The staff here is so eager to assist students in learning aspects about the medical field. They are always polite and the clinic is always organized and clean.

volunteer3011 Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/26/2022

I have been with this organization since January 2021! Absolutely in love with the mission and the people who help make this clinic a second home to me!

blueclause2 Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/02/2022

I have been a volunteer for a year now. Since I've begun, I've seen the dedication among the staff to help all of the patients who come in. Everyone is incredibly welcoming and an enormous help to the Macon community!

sgb0812 Volunteer

Rating: 5

06/06/2022

I have been a volunteer here for 2 years now, and this organization is absolutely amazing. Every staff member is dedicated to the mission of the clinic and welcomes every patient and volunteer with open arms. I feel so privileged to have the opportunity to volunteer here.

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bgrad123 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/28/2021

I’ve been volunteering here at the clinic for many months now and it has been an immensely gratifying experience. The staff are extremely friendly and always work very hard to provide the best experience they can for the patients. One of my favorite aspects is how we work to empower and educate our patients to better their health.

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Luke S.3 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/26/2021

MVC is a great place to volunteer and has some of the best staff that provide genuine care for patients. They provide a great clinic to serve the community but also provide an educational platform for volunteers to learn and become healthcare professionals, in order to give back to their communities in the years to come.

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laffytaffy Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/25/2021

I’ve been a volunteer for several months and I love the community environment here! Everyone is very welcoming and eager to help, which is something else I love. It’s always nice to see all the patients happy after their visits. Very happy I started volunteering here.

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kat_arina0 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/25/2021

Very helpful and friendly staff! The clinic moves at a very steady pace.

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mvc_volunteer Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/25/2021

I have loved volunteering at Macon Volunteer Clinic! The staff is wonderful and has taught me so much throughout my time volunteering here.

Marsha Smith Van B. Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/18/2021

I am an RN and Volunteered with MVC in a Hospital setting several times recovering patients of MVC have outpatient surgery.
MVC did a great job organizing the event as well as following up with the patients.
I look forward to helping them any time.

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TDRN Donor

Rating: 5

10/18/2021

An absolutely great group of professionals volunteering their time and energy to serve an under-served population! They deserve the highest accolades possible, and MVCI could certainly benefit from donations (please consider donating). The patients are very happy to be receiving care they could not otherwise afford.

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Sonny121399 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/12/2021

I currently volunteer at MVC as a MA and I love it. The staff is friendly and makes sure that everyone understands everything. The clinic has grown so much due to each individual person's suggestions and they are open to change. The patients there always tell me about the great experience they have during their appointment.

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/27/2020

I have been volunteering at the Macon Volunteer Clinic for a few months. The clinic is essential and one of the best places I have volunteered. The providers are very friendly to the patients and provide quality treatment to patients that are in need of their services.

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PatienceLeyland Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/12/2021

Absolutely love volunteering here! Such amazing people.

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anony_mous Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/30/2020

At Macon Volunteer Clinic the staff and volunteers are dedicated to filling a need within the community. Hundreds of hard working Bibb County residents are able to receive medical and dental care that would otherwise be unavailable to them. Physicians, nurses, students, and many others come together and volunteer their expertise and time to ensure these patients get the best care.

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kdragun Advisor

Rating: 5

10/29/2020

Macon Volunteer Clinic is filled with caring staff, generous volunteers, and hard-working, grateful patients. It is a place working to both fill a community need as well as strengthen the community it serves. If everyone gave of themselves as these volunteers do, showed gratitude like these patients, and cared as much as this staff, our world would be the better for it! Thank you all for doing what you do!

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Anonymousss Client Served

Rating: 5

10/28/2020

MVC is an amazing clinic! They have caring and friendly volunteers that are always happy to help. They truly care for their patients health and safety.

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gautham00 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/26/2020

Macon Volunteer Clinic has provided a well-organized and necessary outlet for healthcare for the local Macon community. Great staff and very welcoming atmosphere!

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RNTD Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/26/2020

This clinic is staffed with volunteers that you'd think were all getting top pay, by the way they render excellent professional medical services! They are operating a much needed service for the working uninsured, which is a tremendously large and under-served demographic. I praise the staff for their hard work and dedication to the backbone of our community! May God bless them for all they do!

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SydneyAndrzejak Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/22/2020

Macon Volunteer Clinic (MVC) is a phenomenal concept! They provide free healthcare to the working- uninsured population of Macon-Bibb County. They do this by having physicians, nurses, dentists, dental assistants, medical assistants, scribes, and students volunteer their time and expertise. MVC provides fantastic education for pre-medical students to get hands on experience in the medical field, while also being involved in your community. They truly care for their patients and volunteers!

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ryankim Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/19/2020

As a privileged volunteer at Macon Volunteer Clinic, I can attest that this clinic is comprised of the most motivated, selfless, and effective staffs in the state of Georgia, all committed in the single mission of providing health care to the most underserved population of Bibb county. I can always see patients walking out of the clinic smiling and satisfied with the medical care they received. Not only do the clinic staffs do their best to help and serve uninsured patients in the area, the staffs and volunteers have an amazing, friendly relationship amongst themselves, helping and assisting each other whenever possible. I am absolutely confident that anyone who works or volunteers at the clinic will end up having an amazing and fulfilling experience that will permanently impact your view on providing medical care to the underserved.

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TWoodbery Board Member

Rating: 5

10/07/2020

As a volunteer at this free health clinic for working adults without insurance, I see the dedication and personal attention nurses, doctors and dentists provide every week to our patients. This clinic is a shining light in community service and has been since 2003. Highly recommended.

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/03/2019

Macon Volunteer Clinic is a little known gem in our community. It is made up of dedicated nurses, doctors, dentists and technicians who give of their time to help others. The clinic serves working people who don't have or cannot afford health insurance. All its services are provided at no cost. It has a small staff to keep the place running efficiently, but the bulk of the professional services come from volunteers. As an administrative volunteer, I have seen the compassion and dedication of our medical/dental teams in action, and I've seen patients who deeply appreciate the help they receive.

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Lori W.7 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/07/2020

I am a CRNA and have had the privilege of participating in surgeries for Macon Volunteer Clinic. The people I have cared for have been hard working with inadequate to no health care insurance. All of the people I have cared for have been grateful for the help they are provided.

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AUeagle Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/17/2019

I have been aware of Macon Volunteer Clinic since the very first discussions of establishing a volunteer clinic here in Macon-Bibb back in 2001 and 2002. It was so inspiring to see the entire community come together to launch a clinic for the working uninsured. It's a testament to the generosity of Macon that it continues to thrive today.

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Sehar L. Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/08/2019

Such great service and great people. This organization really makes such a difference in the community.

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cag1005 Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/03/2019

I volunteer one day a week and I am part of the administration team. The entire staff is so attentive to serve the needs of all patients. Everyone I work with is motivated, very organized and it is a very pleasant atmosphere to be part of. The working adults of Bibb County are very fortunate to have a wonderful free clinic to serve all health needs.

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gadawgs123 Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/03/2019

Awesome place with an awesome mission. I have loved every second of my time volunteering here. Great staff with equally great attitudes, and all of our patients are beyond thankful for the services we provide to them.

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Ronchell D. Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/03/2019

Macon Volunteer Clinic is a community leader and I am proud to be involved in the important service provided to the patients of this clinic.

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kcallins Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

07/02/2019

Through my affiliation with the Macon Volunteer Clinic...I have had the triple advantage of serving as an ob/gyn clinician, patient advocate, and physician mentor/teacher for medical and premedical students. It has been a privilege to support an organization that provides care to people in our county who would otherwise have no access to healthcare. Their commitment to quality care, and collaboration with volunteer medical providers and staff is an outstanding display of synergy.

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CGG54 Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/02/2019

I’ve seen so many people receive healthcare who are such hard workers but don’t qualify for enough of a subsidy to be able to afford insurance. The doctors and nurses, as well as the Director and staff, run an amazing clinic and are caring and compassionate! This is a much needed service in our city.

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Anjali P.1 Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/02/2019

I am a current volunteer at the Macon Volunteer Clinic and I absolutely love everything we stand for and everyone that takes part in helping our community and patients! The best decision I have ever made has definitely been becoming a part of this organization!

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Corrie J. Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/02/2019

This group of individuals are so willing to go above and beyond for this clinic and the citizens of Macon/Bibb County it serves.

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Christine179 Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/26/2016

I am a volunteer RN and love me some MVC peeps and patients, who said you can't teach an old dog new tricks?

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tinanesmith Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/18/2016

It's awesome to see all the medical professional donating their time for the less unfortunate who otherwise wouldn't be able to get the help they need! It's not patient just trying to get something for nothing ... They have been through unfortunate circumstances

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jfmenendez Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/18/2016

I am a volunteer at the Macon Volunteer Clinic. The Clinic provides access to quality Medical Care to our patients who do not have health insurance at no charge.

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amberplawson Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/18/2016

Daily they change people's lives. The MVC provides excellent healthcare for the working people of our community.

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/13/2015

It makes you remember why you do what you do. The patients that come to the volunteer clinic work hard to provide for their families yet are not able to afford the insurance or healthcare they need. Seeing the gratitude these individuals have for the care you provide them is priceless.

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wendybrentzelrdh Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/14/2016

I have volunteered for several community clinics in the past but Macon Volunteer Clinic has been the best experience for me and the patients I served. Everyone was friendly and helpful, working as a team. The patients were given great service and education. More than I have seen in some private practice! Excellent job!!!

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billyh44 Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/11/2016

This is a wonderful organization and everyone is very caring and sincere in their dedication to their job and especially those they are serving. Very lucky to part of it all.

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Stephanie207 Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/11/2016

I am a front-desk volunteer at the Macon Volunteer Clinic. Every day I field numerous calls from folks in search of affordable health care. Many do not meet the eligibility requirements of MVC, so the best I can do for them is suggest some alternatives with different requirements. It can be very discouraging to turn away so many people in need. Recently I was telling my husband how heavily this weighs on my mind, and he said, " But don't GOOD things happen at the clinic, too?" That question helped put things in perspective for me.

YES, good thing DO happen at MVC, every day. We have a great many doctors, nurses, and other professionals who give freely of their time to serve those in need. It is heart-warming and beautiful to see. The staff is a group of dedicated, hard-working people whose goal is to provide badly-needed services to a grossly under-served segment of the population. We all wish we could do more, reach more people, and raise awareness about our presence in the community, and those are the goals we reach for.

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/13/2015

I began volunteering at Macon Volunteer clinic because I love what they do - provide health care for people who are working but simply can't afford health insurance. What I have found since I began volunteering there is that I also love the amazingly kind, committed, and hard-working people who work there. It is a privilege to be a part of something that does so much to serve the community, and a pleasure to work with such great people.

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Writer Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/10/2016

I was fortunate to be a clinic coordinator for the medical school that volunteers at this clinic. I saw first-hand many times how dedicated the volunteers were to providing the best care to the patients during our Saturday clinics. I think this clinic meets such a need in the community and is full of people with big hearts! Very professional and caring volunteers

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Writer Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/10/2016

Everyone who is there WANTS to be there- it's a volunteer clinic.
You won't get such personalized healthcare, such one-on-one care FOR FREE anywhere else
What a great organization to help people stay healthy, happy, and productive members of society!

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Spectre Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/10/2016

The Macon Volunteer Clinic of Macon, Georgia is an excellent resource for employed but uninsured adults that are in need of quality healthcare. Having volunteered there for the previous eight months, I have been continually impressed with the level of care provided to patients of the clinic by the experienced medical providers that freely give their time to improve the health of our patients. The volunteers and staff of Macon Volunteer Clinic continually show dedication to the mission of improving access to quality healthcare for the medically under-served population of Macon, Georgia.

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Sean31 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

08/10/2016

A group of truly caring and wonderful people who go out of their way to help those in need. I always admire their dedication to helping working families receive the treatment that they are unable to afford with today's healthcare system. Their work is of the utmost importance in the times that we live in and I sleep better knowing that there are nonprofits like the MVC who are there for their community.

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Writer Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/10/2016

I am current medical student, and I have had the privilege to volunteer with MVC as an administrative volunteer, medical assistant, lab assistant, and as a transport volunteer during the surgery clinic. I have seen hundreds of patients, who would otherwise have no access to regular, on-going care, have a place to call their medical home for healthcare, eye care, prescriptions, dentistry, counseling, nutrition education, and referrals. MVC truly loves and gives to the community!

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corinnebooth Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/10/2016

I volunteer here with marketing and know several of the staff including the volunteering doctors. This is a top-notch, caring essential component to our community! Excellent care to all those in need!

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Writer Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/20/2015

The Macon Volunteer Clinic allowed me and my peers to volunteer in the dental clinic as students. I believe that we all enjoyed the experience. All of the patients seemed very satisfied with their care as a whole. The clinic was organized and well run and maintained.

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Writer Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/13/2015

I volunteer here regularly and the people who volunteer are super! Everyone is here to help our patients, who all hold jobs and work hard, but do not make enough money to afford health insurance. Our patients are very grateful for the medical, dental, ophthalmic, and mental health services we provide to them at no cost. Volunteer doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, dentists, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, ophthalmologists, phlebotomists, medical students, college students, as well as support staff (office workers) all come together to help keep our local population healthy and productive. It's a great place to work!

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Writer Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/13/2015

It was truly an honor to volunteer at this clinic. It was my first time ever volunteering but it was a rewarding first time. Everyone was so helpful and passionate about helping and volunteering. It made it easy to get into the flow of things. It's good to know that there are people out in the world that still care about other people.

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Writer Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/13/2015

This is my second year to volunteer at the Macon Volunteer Clinic and, as we help patients get their papers in order to become eligible for care, I am aware more and more how important the Clinic is to so many people who are working (some more than one job) but not able to pay for health insurance. The clinic is filling a great need in Macon and the volunteers and full-time staff are caring and concerned. The patients are grateful and fortunate to have such wonderful care.

I love working with the volunteers and staff and really appreciate their efforts. The doctors and nurses go above and beyond what is expected to serve their patients.

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Writer Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/10/2015

Is started volunteering at MVC in 2011 after hearing Dr. Hendley speak. I work as RN and I the lab. I participated in the gold tournament . I volunteer 4-6 hrs/week in the medical clinic

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Con B. General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/07/2015

They really benefit the local Macon community! There are so many Maconites who are hard workers but are not afforded the opportunity for health insurance; however, they can be seen by doctors at this clinic free of charge.

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LNDH Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/06/2015

This clinic fills a great need for people unable to afford health care, but who make too much for Medicade.

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/30/2014

I have been volunteering at the clinic since it opened and have seen the patient's overall health improve.
It is wonderful to volunteer at a place where everyone wants to be there and enjoys what they do. It has been a very rewarding experience.

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Jasmine18 Former staff

Rating: 5

10/06/2015

I was privileged to work for Macon Volunteer Clinic for 2.5 years, and it was one of the most enjoyable experiences of my life. MVC is a true gem, a beacon of hope in the dark depths of poverty and sickness, for Bibb County. Because of MVC, residents are able to receive medicine; medical, dental, and eye care; surgeries; mammography services; ultrasounds; and much more...free of charge! Dr. Henley's vision of bringing together the medical community to serve the working uninsured could not have matriculated in a more sincere, caring way.

Writer Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/06/2015

I am Medical assistant volunteer and love working at Macon Volunteer Clinic! The staff is so friendly and truly cares about the patients. Local Underprivileged people in Macon who have a job are able use these servicesatno cost!

Writer Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/05/2015

Wonderful and caring staff that are passionate and work hard to deliver the best quality care to their patients!

Writer Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/05/2015

A much needed resource in the Macon community, staffed by caring and compassionate physicians and staff.

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tsai.na.6 Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/14/2015

re: Macon Volunteer Clinic, Rogers Ave, Macon, Ga: I voluteer as a neurologist. My experience has been tremendously positive. It fills such a huge need and the staff are superb - Dr. Lynn Denny is terrific. The team has been able to get a strong array of benefactors and staff volunteers (able to offer basic dental, ophthalmology, gynecology, hematology, some ortho and general surgery) - Stella Tsai

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/07/2014

this clinic fills the difficult gap in the medical care for people in Macon who have no employer based insurance, no subsidy/unable to afford insurance thru the ACA or otherwise; it helps these people who are trying to get their lives right in their health and financial spheres (S.I.Tsai)

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Writer Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/14/2015

Super staff and caring professionals

Positive attitudes and desire to help

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cgossiaux Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/11/2014

I have only been at the clinic for a short period of time, but absolutely love every second of my time here. It doesn't take long to realize what a great group of people the clinic has. Not only are volunteers and the staff here friendly, but so are the patients. It is such a rewarding and wonderful feeling to know that I am a part of something that is making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Macon Volunteer Clinic is hands down the best place to work, and in my opinion, one of the GREATEST non-profits in the community.

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Lynne2-4 Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/09/2014

I am pleased to be involved with such a caring and worthwhile organization. I know the services that the Volunteer Clinic provide are often critical to the health of the patients, and the attention and care demonstrated by the staff and the volunteers are filling a real need in our community. There are too many people who "fall through the cracks" in our current health system. The clinic is providing what it can, and it also works to refer any patients who are not eligible to receive services at the clinic to the appropriate organizations/services.

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zoomie Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/08/2014

After my wife died of lung cancer in June of 2013 I was left with a large amount of medical supplies and medications still in the blister packs. My sister-in-law suggested I donate them to the Macon Volunteer clinic. They were happy to see me when I walked through the door laden down with medical supplies. Took three trips to empty my SUV. Six months later while I was twiddling my thumbs trying to figure out what to do with my time now that I was retired, I remembered the Macon Volunteer Clinic. Now I volunteer one afternoon a week, greet people when they come through the door, answer the phone, take messages and what ever else they ask of me. They are a great group of cheerful, friendly and happy people who provide a needed service to the community. For those who are working but cannot afford insurance, this is the place to come. I am proud to be a volunteer here. Oh, and I spread the word about the clinic to those who might need it.
Marshall Moorman, Macon, Georgia

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Sylviacmartin Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/07/2014

THIS IS THE BEST VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE I HAVE HAD AND I HAVE VOLUNTEERED FOR A NUMBER OF NONPROFITS FOR THEVPAST 15 YEARS. OUR DOCTORS ARE SO DEDICATED TO THEIR PATIENTS, THE PAID STAFF Members aRE EXTREMELY CCOMPETENT AND ALL VOLUNTEERS UNDERSTAND THE VITAL WORK PERFORMED FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNDERSERVED BY THE TRADITIONAL MEDICAL SYSTEM..

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menendezjack89 Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/07/2014

I am privileged to be a volunteer at the Macon Volunteer Clinic. Over time I have gotten to know most of volunteers. They exhibit a true interest in giving access to health care to those who don't have it. Our patients are hardworking men and women. They have told me many times that being able to see a doctor when they're sick is a great comfort. I feel the Macon Volunteer Clinic provides a welcome service to our community.

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wblume Board Member

Rating: 5

08/07/2014

Every time I visit the clinic I see the difference it makes in people's lives. It is an inspiration to see the staff and volunteers using their skills to help others. Who wouldn't want to be a part of that?

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gwr9284 Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/07/2014

I started volunteering at MVC to bolster my application to graduate school, but I soon found myself looking forward to my days spent helping the clinic because of all the smiling faces and the friendly atmosphere. I love everything about this place, and even now that my applications are complete I'm continuing to volunteer because MVC has come to mean so much to me.

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AWMill Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

08/07/2014

I've been associated with the non-profit world for almost 20 years since beginning my professional career in the mid 1990's. Healthcare, by far, has been the most impactful as far as giving back to my own local community and lending a helping hand to those less fortunate. What a great feeling to have, knowing you're a part of a team that is making a difference, a life-changing impact in many cases, to those who need, and deserve quality healthcare provided to them. To see the patient(s) improving with each visit is heart-warming, inspiring and so moving! Hearing patients tell the volunteer team that without the help and services provided by the clinic their outcome may have led them to painful suffering, incurable disease or even death...you can't help but feel privileged to serve others and proud to be a part of such a great team of physicians, nurses and office staff that is dedicated and determined to make a difference. Together we CAN move mountains and change lives for the better!

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MKMoore Volunteer

Rating: 5

11/13/2013

I recently began volunteering at the Macon Volunteer Clinic. I have had family members volunteer there for the past eight years and everything they told me was true - the clinic is truly an amazing place to volunteer. The staff is incredibly friendly and there is always something for the volunteers to do. The clinic says that it could not operate without the volunteers and they treat us just like that. We are made to feel like an indispensable part of the clinic. They are overjoyed to work with your schedule and you are met with a smile every time you walk through the door. It is one of the most rewarding places I've volunteered. Not only is it welcoming, fun, and accommodating, but the knowledge that my volunteering helps the Macon community is the icing on the cake.

katewues Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/09/2013

I recently started volunteering at the Macon Volunteer Clinic and look forward to it each week. The staff have made me feel at home from minute 1. They provide plenty of support but trust the volunteers to do a great job which creates a fantastic environment. I am preparing to enter the medical field myself and I am positive this experience will prove invaluable to me for the rest of my career. I plan on staying active with the organization as long as possible.

Tyler912 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/09/2013

I have just recently began volunteering at the Macon Volunteer Clinic. The staff and physicians are so willing to do anything possible to help the patients. The clinic is an incredible asset to this community being it allows patients to receive the medical care that they so desperately need. The Macon Volunteer Clinic helps prolong and better the lives of the citizens of Macon. The office is very well organized and and I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to help my community as a volunteer at the clinic.

Rita20 Volunteer

Rating: 4

10/08/2013

I am thrilled to be a part of Volunteer Macon Clinic. This is a wonderful opportunity for me to get some training and assist in helping people in the neighborhood get the service that they need. The staff really makes you feel special.

Amanda67 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/08/2013

Macon clinic is full of caring people who give their time for the betterment of the community. The environment is friendly and more than willing to accommodate all patient needs. Macon is lucky to have this organization!

Sunny5 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/04/2013

I started to volunteer at Macon Volunteer Clinic while completing my Master's at Mercer University School of Medicine and experienced a great deal of satisfaction from my time working at the clinic. I began in the capacity as a member of the committee to plan the Macon Volunteer Clinic's 10 year anniversary events and had such a great experience I decided to dedicate one day a week to volunteering at the clinic's front office. I built personal relationships with the staff since they treated volunteers like they were family and always appreciated all that we did, even though it was little in comparison to their everyday contribution. The doctors were always willing to answer questions and very friendly, and obviously proved to be full of care since they were also volunteers. It was an amazing experience that I would recommend to anyone that wants to see how amazing it is to help the people in a community and how much they appreciate it. Macon Volunteer Clinic is a great place to spend time volunteering and helping the community of Bibb county that work hard but can't afford the high costs of healthcare.

Jadarhymes Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/04/2013

The staff and the volunteers are the most gracious people to work with. They make you feel like you are an important part of the team. Every time I am there it's a very pleasant and rewarding experience.

George36 Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/08/2013

As a high school student, I am required to volunteer in the community. I chose Macon Volunteer Clinic based on recommendations from friends. I've worked in the garden, restocked shelves, and helped with mailings. The patients and the staff are really nice people. I'm not in the exam rooms curing patients, but I feel like I'm doing something good to help people.

alexanmp Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/07/2013

I have volunteered at the Macon Volunteer Clinic for a few months now. To me, the clinic is more than just a facility but rather a place to go to feel better and be welcomed. The staff at the clinic are caring and create a family environment for everyone, including volunteers and patients.

docnlsn Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/29/2013

I have worked as a volunteer for several years. This facility is more than just a clinic, it is a caring place when good medicine is practiced by a group of friendly and thoughtful people.

roche.wp Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/16/2013

I have worked at MVC as a physician volunteer for about 10 years. Through my work there, I have met some of my most grateful patients, and some of the most gracious healthcare workers in our city. I sometimes feel frustrated that I am not aware of where things are or how patients are referred for this or that problem, but the positives generally outweigh my frustrations, and I continue to go back. Since I work in a system that limits my ability to 'give away' my services, and I feel a moral obligation to give back to my community, the MVC offers me the chance to do something professionally without charging for it. I need that opportunity; it makes me a better person. I would challenge all of my colleagues in medicine to do something like this, and I recognize the opportunities abound outside the MVC.

Beverly Wooden Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/16/2013

Those who volunteer here see the clinic as more than just a community medical outreach. We truly get involved with our patients and give of ourselves as we interact with them. We cry with them, we pray with them, and try to offer encouragement for their daily hardships. I think we truly see them as individuals and not just numbers or appointment slots. I see so many strong people come through our doors; people that face life's hard struggles with grace and determination and this positively impacts us as well.
We that volunteer are encouraged daily by those we come in contact with as we forge the bond of sharing in the work of this clinic.

Pam Mazaris Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

07/15/2013

This is a great service to the community as well as to my dental hygiene students. It provides them a good way to give back to the community which is something we highly encourage our students to do while in school and after graduation. Students love the experience.

KHedglin Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/15/2013

Macon Volunteer Clinic does an astounding job of meeting the needs of their patients who seek medical needs of all kinds. The staff is bubbly, full of energy and positivity, and quite a pleasure with which to work. Not only do the staff and volunteers carry smiles, but they also create them on the faces of their patients. MVC is a hidden treasure for the working uninsured in Macon; that's for sure!

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SGDavidson Board Member

Rating: 5

11/28/2012

The Macon Volunteer Clinic plays a very active role in the Bibb Community by offering health care services to those who are unable to afford it otherwise. Preventive care and ongoing treatment are a vital part in keeping our community healthy. The doctors and nurses provide the services on a voluntary basis and are committed to the betterment of our community.

samuari Volunteer

Rating: 5

11/27/2012

The Macon Volunteer Clinic is an invaluable service to the community of the uninsured in Bibb County. I have voluteered here for a few years and the staff and doctors offer exceptional care to the patients. Patients are part of the family here at the clinic, and everyone goes out of their way to make sure patient care is prompt and the very best. It is a great place to volunteer. The patients and staff always leave you smiling at the end of the day!

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Jasmine F. Volunteer

Rating: 4

11/26/2012

I have only been a volunteer here for about 6 months but I have seen the impact that this clinic have on people's lives here in Macon, GA. The volunteers, doctors and nurses are all compassionate and nice. They are willing to help in any way that they can. There are great opportunities for college students to help out. I just wish that I had discovered this place when I was in undergrad. I highly recommend volunteering or shadowing a doctor here.

pebble128 Volunteer

Rating: 4

11/26/2012

The Macon Volunteer Clinic is a great opportunity to help students in medical programs to achieve the medical training they are seeking for. There are mulitple ways that the volunteer clinic give back to the community. I have been a volunteer at the clinic for 2 years and I love the atmosphere here, very pleasant and amazing!

sweetie Volunteer

Rating: 5

11/26/2012

I have been a regular volunteer here since 2005 - I love the impact we have on people's lives!

strateagles36 Volunteer

Rating: 5

11/21/2012

Awesome, these people know what they are doing. Everyone is a joy to work with. Doesnt matter how much volunteering experience you have you can do anything and everything to help them out.

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KTE910 Volunteer

Rating: 5

11/19/2012

This clinic is the essence of opportunity. It gives patients the opportunity to access high quality health care in a warm, safe environment. It gives volunteers the opportunity to serve other members of our community. It allows students training in health related fields the opportunity to gain valuable clinical experience while meeting a critical need. This clinic blesses all who enter its doors. What a wonderful organization to represent the Middle Georgia community! I am so proud and honored to have had the opportunity to participate in such an amazing organization.

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Sarah99 Board Member

Rating: 5

11/16/2012

The clinic's atmosphere is warm and friendly. I normally leave the clinic feeling loved and cared for, and I'm not even a patient! It's like a second home. Our patients are special because they are our neighbors. They are working in our community and giving their all to make a living for their families. Its AMAZING to watch the difference that a simple medication or treatment can make in a person's life. Providing education about an illness (such as diabetes), detecting cancer early, or diagnosing a disease are invaluable services. I'm committed to helping others, and partnering with the Macon Volunteer Clinic is the best way I know to do just that.

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Sally Henley Board Member

Rating: 5

11/16/2012

Macon Volunteer Clinic serves the working poor in Bibb County, Georgia. With the help of professional and lay volunteers, the clinic gives loving, preventive care to working uninsured people who cannot afford health insurance in today's market. This segment of population is growing as employers fail to have the ability to provide health insurance.

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rdouthit Board Member

Rating: 5

11/15/2012

Through the dedication and hard work of its staff and volunteers, Macon Volunteer Clinic is able to meet a critical health care need in our community that was not being met before it came into existence. Their efforts are truly inspiring and worthy of support.

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