At SMA, our goal is not only to provide quality medical care, but also to make our community a more enjoyable place in which to live. One way we accomplish this is by bringing the community into our offices. Through our volunteer program, students get the opportunity to learn about the medical field while helping someone in need. Retired or non-working persons find an important use for their skills by giving back to the community.

In 1989, we established the Volunteer Program. Volunteers hold a variety of positions including:

Office Volunteers:  Volunteers assist in medical records, radiology, vision and surgery waiting areas. They also make reminder calls, file, greet and direct patients.

Friendly Companion Program:  Senior volunteers assist homebound patients with writing letters, grocery shopping and other errands.

Friendly Caller Volunteers:  Volunteers call homebound patients once a week for socialization and friendly discussion.

Thinking of You Program:  Volunteers send notes and cards to clients to cheer them up and to let them know that someone is thinking of them.

Silver Advocate Program:  This program was designed to recognize the special needs of our senior patients. Our volunteers greet patients in Southwest Medical Associates' reception areas. The advocates/volunteers are available to answer questions about services and community resources, place phone calls and arrange transportation.

To find out more about our Volunteer Program, call (702) 877-5188.