Remote Area Medical is seeking volunteer medical, dental and vision professionals and general support staff for its March 21-22 clinic in Cookeville.
The two-day clinic will be at Cookeville High School, 1 Cavalier Drive, Cookeville, and is hosted by Upper Cumberland Community Host Group.
Also needed are general support volunteers to help set up Friday, March 20, and take down Sunday, March 22.
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.
Visit www.ramusa.org/volunteer or call 865-579-1530 if interested in volunteering or for more about the upcoming clinic.
RAM’s free clinics are a lifeline for underserved communities, offering free dental cleanings, dental fillings, dental extractions, dental X-rays, eye exams, eye health exams, eyeglass prescriptions, eyeglasses made onsite, women’s health exams, and general medical exams.
By bringing health care directly to those in need, RAM removes the barriers of cost and distance that often prevent people from seeking care.
All RAM services are free; no ID is required. Free dental, vision and medical services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, until capacity is reached.
Remote Area Medical is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, quality dental, vision, and medical care to those in need.
Through its pop-up clinics, and with the critical support of its volunteer network, RAM delivers essential medical, dental and vision care to underserved and uninsured communities across the country.
Since 1985, RAM has served more than 1 million individuals through more than 1,600 clinics, delivering more than $215.4 million in free care, making a significant impact on public health and community well-being.