Volunteer Spotlight

Volunteers are the heart of our organization

Every volunteer comes to BVMI with a different history, expertise, skills and expectations. Their experiences at BVMI vary as much as their backgrounds.

No matter what role a volunteer plays, every one is here for the same reason: to help Bergen County’s working, low-income residents get the healthcare they need and cannot afford.

Mitchell Rubinoff, MD

“In these times of turmoil, I feel that I am doing something important as a way to help others.” Dr. Mitchell Rubinoff is a retired gastroenterologist

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George Reskakis, DDS

“The difference we make in people’s lives is truly remarkable.” George Reskakis, DDS is a retired dentist who has been a dedicated volunteer since 2022. He

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Kristi and Brian Izzo

“We see firsthand through our volunteerism how important the work is and we know BVMI needs our financial support as well as our time.”  Kristi and

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Madheeha Shahzadi, MD

Meet Dr. Shahzadi, board-certified pulmonologist, critical care physician, and BVMl Volunteer Dr. Shahzadi, a native of Pakistan, is a board-certified pulmonologist and critical care physician; she

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Josef Machac, MD

On June 10, BVMI volunteer Dr. Josef Machac received one of the American Medical Association’s top honors – the Jack B. McConnell, MD, Award for Excellence

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David Isralowitz, MD

After 40 years practicing medicine in a traditional environment, Dr. David Isralowitz was looking for a change. He found it at BVMI.

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Gifts of Stock

BVMI welcomes the contribution of securities!

Click below for detailed instructions on how to electronically transfer (DTC) the securities you wish to donate from your brokerage account.