The National Association of Free Clinics (NAFC) is sponsoring a one day free medical clinic on Wednesday, August 4, 2010. The DC C.A.R.E. Clinic will offer basic medical care and health education. The event will take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW (clinic entrance on 7th Street side near M Street NW).

The event is for uninsured patients seeking medical care and care will be available from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Walk-ins will be seen on a limited, first-come first-serve basis.  Patients can call 877-233-5159 for more information and to make an appointment.

NAFC is also in need of 1,000 volunteers to make this event success.  So far there are approximately 800 volunteers including doctors, nurses, and support staff.  Volunteers will assist with 76 examination rooms to test for cancer, HIV, diabetes, hypertension and heart disease, as well as conduct physicals for people who haven't seen a doctor for many years.  This event will draw individuals from Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia

The NAFC has volunteer opportunities for Medical and Non-Medical Volunteers for the following shift times:

Tuesday, August 3rd - (volunteers needed for set-up):

First Shift        9:00am - 1:00pm
Second Shift   1:00pm - 5:00pm

Wednesday, August 4th - (medical volunteers needed):
All Day           9:00am - 9:00pm
First Shift       9:00am - 3:30pm

If you would like to volunteer please sign-up at: www.regonline.com/dccare.