Courtesy of RAM
Remote Area Medical – RAM® – a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical care to those in need – is seeking volunteer medical, dental and vision professionals and general support staff for its Aug. 17-18 clinic. The two-day clinic is to be held at Mount Anthony Union Middle School, located at 747 East Road in Bennington, Vt. This clinic is in collaboration with Greater Bennington Community Services.
RAM is also in need of general support volunteers to help set up on Friday, Aug. 16 and take down on Sunday, Aug. 18. Overnight parking volunteers to greet patients are also needed, and interpreters can volunteer to aid patients through the process, either in the parking lot or during clinic operations. Individuals do not need to work in the medical field to volunteer as general support. Those who would like to volunteer their time to help provide free healthcare services to the Bennington, Vt. and surrounding communities, please visit the website at www.ramusa.org or call 865-579-1530.
All RAM services are free, and no identification is required. Free dental, vision and medical services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Services available at a RAM free clinic include dental cleanings, dental fillings, dental extractions, dental X- rays, eye exams, eye health screenings, eyeglass prescriptions, eyeglasses made on-site, women’s health exams and general medical exams.
Founded in 1985, RAM has treated more than 940,000 individuals with $200.2 million worth of free healthcare services through 2023. Since its founding, more than 212,000 volunteers – comprised of licensed dental, vision, medical and veterinary professionals, as well as general support staff – have supported RAM’s mission.