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tomasgalicia

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Review for Essential Health Clinic, Hillsboro, OR, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

Essential Health Clinic provides free medical care to the needy. Until universal health care is a reality in the US, this clinic and similar clinics across the country are the only places they can get the help they need.

Many of those people are poor, and many don't ever see a doctor until their illness is well advanced. They suffer a lot, silently.

I am an interpreter at the clinic, and I have been doing it almost weekly for over 2 years. I am so glad I can add my little contribution, helping with those that don't speak English very well.

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

It is wonderful to see so many volunteers caring for those most in need in our land. Without them and without the clinic, many patients would not receive any medical care at all, and instead they would go to the emergency room when it will be too late.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

I don't have any specifics for change. The organization was well oiled when I started, and in these 2 years I have seen nothing that I would change/improve. I have lots of respect for each and everyone there.

Would you volunteer for this group again?

Definitely

For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?

A lot

Did the organization use your time wisely?

Very Well

Would you recommend this group to a friend?

Definitely

What one change could this group make that would improve your volunteer experience?

I can't think of anything, really.

Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)

Yes. I learn every day how lucky I am, how grateful and wonderful some people are. I have met wonderful people that have no other reason to be there but helping others.

How did this volunteer experience make you feel?

Volunteering with the Essential Health Clinic is the highlight of my week.

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2011

Role:  Volunteer & I interpreted for doctors and patients on a weekly basis for 2 years.