For more than three decades, a life-changing volunteer eye care initiative has brought critical vision services to communities across Dominica, and the tradition is set to continue next spring. The Rotary Club of Dominica has officially confirmed that it will welcome the Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH) international team back to the island for the program’s 31st consecutive mission, scheduled to run from May 11 through May 14, 2026.
According to an official press statement issued by the club, the four-day mission will deploy mobile eye care clinics across multiple geographically dispersed locations across the island. This intentional distribution of service sites is designed to cut down on travel barriers and expand access to high-quality, no-cost optometric care for residents from every corner of Dominica.
The mission’s itinerary kicks off on the opening day, Monday May 11, at Portsmouth Hospital, before the team relocates to the St. Joseph Health Centre for the second day of services on Tuesday May 12. On the third day, Wednesday May 13, the clinic will set up at the Goodwill Parish Hall, where it will prioritize care for residents living between the communities of Grand Bay and Pointe Michel. The team will remain at the Goodwill Parish Hall for the final day of operations on Thursday May 14, shifting focus to serve individuals from communities spanning Mahaut to Newtown.
Organizers have outlined a key pre-requisite for any member of the public seeking care during the mission: all prospective patients must complete a mandatory pre-screening process at their local, nearest health centre before attending the VOSH clinics. Only people who have finished pre-screening and received a assigned queue number will be accepted for examination and care at the pop-up clinics.
The press release explains that this pre-screening system was implemented to streamline operations, keep patient flow organized, and maximize the total number of residents that can be served over the four-day event. To avoid last-minute rushes and ensure eligible residents do not miss out on this rare access to specialized care, the Rotary Club of Dominica is urging all people interested in accessing services to complete their required pre-screening well in advance of the mission’s start date.