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.

Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and Feeding San Diego each received $1.5 million in emergency funding from the Preb...
11/10/2025

Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and Feeding San Diego each received $1.5 million in emergency funding from the Prebys Foundation to strengthen the region’s food security network as part of United for San Diego.

With demand rising and federal funding shrinking, this investment helps ensure every San Diegan has access to healthy food, while sustaining local farms and community partners.

What This Means:
- Expanding emergency food distribution
- Supporting local farms
- Ensuring equitable access to fresh, nutritious food as federal aid declined

Need Support or Want to Help?
🔹 Find food: [211 San Diego Food Resource Tool]
🔹 Donate: Feeding San Diego, San Diego Food Bank, The Unity Fund
🔹 Volunteer: Feeding San Diego, San Diego Food Bank, SBCS
🔹 Need healthcare assistance? Learn more about the services provided at Volunteers in medicine and message us here or visit our website at vim-sandiego.org

Join us for free blood pressure check ups this Sunday (10/25) at the Santee Swap Meet while you shop around! Find our bo...
10/25/2025

Join us for free blood pressure check ups this Sunday (10/25) at the Santee Swap Meet while you shop around! Find our booth from 6:30 - 11:30 am to learn more about the services provided at VIM San Diego and to get an important blood pressure reading.

Start your day with checking in on your health, we hope to see you there! 🩺❤️
10990 N Woodside Ave
Santee, CA 92071

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

💙 Volunteers in Medicine has been hard at work! From attending community events like the Santee Swap Meet and the Grossm...
10/24/2025

💙 Volunteers in Medicine has been hard at work! From attending community events like the Santee Swap Meet and the Grossmont College Career Expo & Job Fair to hosting other local outreach efforts, our team has been busy spreading awareness and care. In the clinic, we’ve been seeing and treating many patients. We recently hosted a very successful mammogram clinic! We have even made some great progress with our garden! None of this would be possible without our dedicated staff and incredible volunteers. 🌟 Thank you for your time, heart, and commitment to serving our community!

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

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to prioritize your health. We’re hosting a FREE Ma...
10/03/2025

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to prioritize your health. We’re hosting a FREE Mammogram Clinic on Tuesday, October 8 — don’t miss this important opportunity!

From the National Breast Cancer Foundation:
1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. In 2025, an estimated 316,950 women and 2,800 men will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, and an additional 59,080 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer will be diagnosed. Chances are, you know at least one person who has been personally affected by breast cancer.
But there is hope. When caught in its earliest, localized stages, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%. Advances in early detection and treatmentmethods have significantly increased breast cancer survival rates in recent years, and there are currently over 4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.
Mammograms are quick and easy - and they're not nearly as unpleasant as you might have heard. Early detection and treatment saves lives, so if you're over 40, call or email the clinic to sign up today!

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 8
🕛 Time: 12 PM – 6 PM
📍 Location: Volunteers in Medicine Clinic
1457 East Madison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019
👩‍⚕️ Eligibility: Women 40 years and older, insured or uninsured

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

Our Executive Director is proudly representing Volunteers in Medicine San Diego at the NAFC Charitable Healthcare Sympos...
09/30/2025

Our Executive Director is proudly representing Volunteers in Medicine San Diego at the NAFC Charitable Healthcare Symposium in Denver this week — joining fellow Executive Directors from across the nation.

This year’s theme, “Together We Climb: Elevating Healthcare for All,” is more than a call to action, it’s a shared mission. In the face of rising challenges in healthcare access, equity, and resources, we’re reminded of the strength and unity within the NAFC community.

Together, we’re building a healthier future for all.

This past weekend, Volunteers in Medicine had the honor of attending the Fall Health Fair at Parkway Plaza in El Cajon, ...
09/29/2025

This past weekend, Volunteers in Medicine had the honor of attending the Fall Health Fair at Parkway Plaza in El Cajon, sponsored by the Grossmont Healthcare District! 🏥

We were thrilled to offer free blood pressure checks to many attendees—a simple but important way to stay on top of your health and make sure you’re prioritizing your wellbeing.

We’re also incredibly honored to have received a Certificate of Recognition from Supervisor Joel Anderson for our exemplary dedication and continued commitment to individualized care and patient wellbeing through providing vital healthcare services and products—while serving as a role model for the betterment of our community. 🏆🙌

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing volunteers and the event who make everything we do possible, and to everyone we met at the event. We loved sharing information about our free clinic and connecting with such a health-focused community!

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

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