Volunteers in Medicine - San Diego

Volunteers in Medicine - San Diego Founded in 2003, Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) is a free clinic in El Cajon serving those who cannot afford health insurance or medical care Thank you.

We operate by appointment only. Please call the clinic to schedule an appointment. This allows us to understand what your needs may be and pair you with a volunteer Healthcare Provider to meet those needs directly. Our volunteers work for us on an as needed basis and their schedules vary. Therefore, it is easiest for us to speak directly with you to ensure we find the best time and provider to assist you.

🎉 Please join us in welcoming our newest VIM Board Member, Katie Hallett! We’re thrilled to expand our board and team as...
12/31/2025

🎉 Please join us in welcoming our newest VIM Board Member, Katie Hallett!

We’re thrilled to expand our board and team as we head into a new year with fresh energy and shared purpose.

Together, we’re committed to working hard in the year ahead to serve our patients in the very best way possible. Welcome to the VIM family, Katie—we’re so glad you’re here!

We're grateful for the continuous support of our amazing partners, donors and volunteers and look forward to serving you...
12/24/2025

We're grateful for the continuous support of our amazing partners, donors and volunteers and look forward to serving you in the New Year. May the magic of the season bring hope and happiness to your home. Happy Holidays from all of us at VIM-SD!

This holiday season we are reminded of the extraordinary power of compassion—and the impact it has on the lives of our n...
12/24/2025

This holiday season we are reminded of the extraordinary power of compassion—and the impact it has on the lives of our neighbors.

For more than 20 years, Volunteers in Medicine, San Diego has been a place of hope and healing for uninsured adults in East County and throughout San Diego County. We invite you to make a donation this holiday season that directly touches the lives of our patient. Whether it’s helping someone manage a chronic condition, access critical medications, or receive preventive care that changes the course of their health, your generosity becomes health, hope, and healing. Swipe through to see a list of items our clinic can purchase with your donation!

Thank you for standing with our patients and our mission. Your support strengthens the foundation of care that so many in our community rely on.

To donate, you can scan our QR code or directly on our website at https://vim-sandiego.org/support-us

As we head toward the end of the year, Volunteers in Medicine continues to work hard alongside our community trying to e...
12/16/2025

As we head toward the end of the year, Volunteers in Medicine continues to work hard alongside our community trying to ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they deserve.

VIM recently attended Taste of TLC at the East County Transitional Living Center, where the CEO Julie Hayden informed us about all their great work transforming the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness.

VIM also spent time in City Heights at Sanpa Barbershop offering blood pressure screenings for their clients. It was a great day of service, meaningful conversations, and building new community connections.

We’re grateful to partner with organizations and businesses that share our commitment to caring for our community. VIM continues to show up for our community in hopes of providing access for all!

Have questions or want to learn more? Feel free to message us here or visit our website at vim-sandiego.org

A sincere thank you to the Grossmont Healthcare District for approving our 2026 grant funding. This long-term support si...
12/04/2025

A sincere thank you to the Grossmont Healthcare District for approving our 2026 grant funding. This long-term support significantly strengthens Volunteers in Medicine’s ability to provide essential care to underserved patients in need. We are grateful for your continued partnership as our largest long-term supporter.

This Giving Tuesday, your generosity becomes care.VIM-SD provides free primary healthcare to uninsured adults in East Co...
12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, your generosity becomes care.
VIM-SD provides free primary healthcare to uninsured adults in East County — and your support makes it possible.
Every gift makes an impact. đź’™
Give today and help a neighbor heal.

Please consider making an online donation today: https://vim-sandiego.org/donat

Our Board President, Outreach Coordinator, and one of our amazing doctors had a wonderful time at yesterday’s Giving of ...
12/02/2025

Our Board President, Outreach Coordinator, and one of our amazing doctors had a wonderful time at yesterday’s Giving of Hope event at Foothills United Methodist Church. Foothills hosts this beautiful gathering every year to uplift and support local charities — and we’re honored to be included. 💛
A heartfelt thank-you to Foothills United Methodist Church for your continued generosity and partnership!

Giving Tuesday is next week on Dec 2nd! Join Volunteers in Medicine San Diego for this Global Day of Generosity.Volunte...
11/26/2025

Giving Tuesday is next week on Dec 2nd! Join Volunteers in Medicine San Diego for this Global Day of Generosity.

Volunteers in Medicine provides health care at no cost to our medically uninsured neighbors. Our efforts are funded mainly by generous contributions from caring community members. Giving Tuesday is the Global Day of Generosity that inspires charitable giving and acts of kindness in the week following Thanksgiving—and your gift now means more than ever.

Here’s how your donation can help:
· $10 → A box of exam gloves
· $25 → A digital patient thermometer
· $50 → Can provide basic medical needs (i.e., box of diabetes test strips)
· $100 → Can provide necessary supplies for patient medical visits
· $250 → Can provide for diagnostic tests (i.e., introductory lab or imaging tests)
· $500 → Can provide three months of medications for behavioral health patients

Our spirit of support for one another other makes an immeasurable impact on our community. Almost any one of us may someday benefit from the care Volunteers In Medicine provides.

Please consider making an online donation today: https://vim-sandiego.org/donate

We’re honored to receive a generous grant from the Art Pratt Foundation of Old Mission Rotary to support new clinic-base...
11/26/2025

We’re honored to receive a generous grant from the Art Pratt Foundation of Old Mission Rotary to support new clinic-based furniture and equipment that will enhance our patient services.

The Art Pratt Foundation—established through a bequest from Mr. Art Pratt and long supported by the Old Mission Rotary—has a rich history of funding projects that benefit children, youth, and disadvantaged communities through tangible, lasting improvements.

Volunteers in Medicine San Diego is extremely thankful for this meaningful support. Your investment helps us continue providing compassionate, high-quality care to our community. 💙✨

Thank you, AP Foundation!

This week, Executive Directors from free and charitable clinics across California are gathering at the CAFCC Conference ...
11/15/2025

This week, Executive Directors from free and charitable clinics across California are gathering at the CAFCC Conference to strengthen our collective impact.

On Nov. 6, we headed to the State Capitol to meet with State Senators, Assemblymembers, and their staff. Together, we lifted up the vital role free and charitable clinics play in keeping our communities healthy. We advocated for policies that protect and expand access to care for California’s most vulnerable residents.

Proud that Volunteers Medicine got to stand alongside so many dedicated leaders working to ensure every person in our state can access the care they deserve.

We are deeply grateful to the Prebys Foundation for their generous support! đź’™Volunteers in Medicine is honored to be amo...
11/13/2025

We are deeply grateful to the Prebys Foundation for their generous support! đź’™

Volunteers in Medicine is honored to be among the organizations receiving funding from the Prebys Foundation to strengthen community health across San Diego. This support will help us expand our services, increase access to care, and continue providing free, compassionate healthcare to those who need it most.

A huge thank-you to the Prebys Foundation for investing in the well-being of our community, your commitment to health equity makes a real difference every day.

Read more about this initiative here: https://lnkd.in/gnpYdG99

Thank you The Prebys Foundation !

Address

1457 E Madison Avenue
El Cajon, CA
92019

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+16194404591

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We’re VIM San Diego…But How Did We Begin…

Our History

Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) began in Hilton Head, South Carolina—born out of the kind heart of a retired physician—Jack McConnell. The good doctor often gave rides to hitchhikers and was shocked to learn that many of them were among a much larger problem…millions of people with no access to healthcare through no fault of their own. Because he was a man of action, he started the first VIM clinic in 1993. Since that first clinic, VIM has become a national organization whose primary purpose is to establish neighborhood medical clinics that serve the uninsured families in a Culture of Caring.

The Heart and Soul of Every VIM Clinic: The Culture of Caring