Become Involved

Become involved and help provide healthcare to El Hongo.

We are always in great need of volunteers, health professionals, drivers, translators, and donations! The smallest contribution makes a huge impact with our efforts. Learn more about how to become a member, join on our clinics, and contribute for our cause below.

Translators

Volunteers do not need to know Spanish to join our trips! Every month we need translators to communicate fully with the community! Similarly to drivers, members who sign-up for trips as translators gain priority on our monthly trips.

Drivers

Despite our name "Flying Samaritans," we drive to our clinic! We are always in need of volunteers willing to drive. Drivers are provided insurance, partial reimbursed gas and partial trip fees. Also, members who sign-up as drivers gain priority and are more likely to join trips.

Officers

Our officers are experienced and dedicated members who ensure our clinic functions effectively and oversee the growth of our efforts to the community in El Hongo, Mexico.

How to join us on our clinics!

By filling out our Membership Application and signing up to our newsletter (mail chimp) you can become a member. There is also a annual membership fee of $40 that allows us to keep our services free to patients. All upcoming events, clinics, and meetings are sent via email and posted on our Instagram. The link to sign up for our monthly clinic trips will be sent via email and also posted on our Instagram.

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What are the club fees?

Common Q/A

In order to be considered a volunteer for our clinics, you must have an active annual membership. For every clinic trip, volunteers are required to pay a $25 clinic fee. Our fees are used to cover for clinic expenses including medications, supplies, car insurance, gas reimbursement, and other items necessary for the clinic.

Annual Membership: $40
Clinic Trip Fee: $25
Board Member Clinic Trip Fee: $15

Annual Fee waived (Board Members only)

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Q1: Do I have to have a valid passport to go to clinic?
Answer: Yes, Mexico is considered another country and we will be leaving the US and returning through immigration and customs

Q2: Do I need to speak Spanish?
Answer: No, we have several Spanish speakers who always attend

Q3: I am not a certified medical provider, am i still able to volunteer?
Answer: Of course! Our clinic is open to everyone regardless of experience

Q4: Do we Fly into Mexico?
Answer: No, our chapter is located 3 hours away from the clinic. Other chapters in Central Claifornia do fly for medical operations

Q5: How long are clinic Trips? and Do we spend the night in Mexico?
Answer: No, we come back the same day! We meet up at Cal State Fullerton at 5 AM to ensure we get to clinic early and leave on time

Q6: How are volunteers chose?
Answer: The number of volunteers we take depends on the amount of drivers we have. We generally take most people who sign up for clinic. Priority goes to new volunteers, board members, drivers, and medical providers

Q7: Are there any obligations once I become a member?
Answer: No, once you become a member you are eligible to sign up for clinic anytime before your annual membership fee expires.
Note: Active participation will increase the chances of you earning a letter of recommendation, verification of hours, and opportunity to become a part of the board.

Q8: What are the benefits of becoming a member?
Answer: Hands on clinical experience, Shadowing hours, Volunteer hours, networking, letters of recommendation, and more.