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September 25, 2025Journal of Student-Run ClinicsOpen Access

Evaluating a Volunteer Recognition Program to Improve Volunteer Retention at a Student-Run Free Medical Clinic

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EGErin GawelMGMarie M. GleasonPCPatrick J Crossen

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Evaluation shows increased volunteer retention at a student-run clinic, suggesting recognition may enhance participation.

Key Points

  • Following the introduction of the award, 16 students volunteered five or more times, significantly increasing retention.
  • The total number of shifts covered rose from 242 to 332, indicating a boost in overall volunteer participation.
  • Data from June 2022 to June 2023 showed only 2 students reached the five-shift threshold before the award.
  • This initiative provides a model that other clinics can use to improve volunteer retention rates effectively.

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Gawel et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d5db0cddad3c16d463773ehttps://doi.org/10.59586/jsrc.v11i1.554
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