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I N T E R V O L

We Repurpose Unused Medical Supplies

Repurposing unused medical supplies reduces solid waste, saves money, and benefits underserved communities. InterVol coordinates a team of caring individuals that collects, sorts, and ships to more than 80 counties as well as 65 local and national non-profits.

Our impact in 2022

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532

Locations

Picked Up

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1104+

Volunteers

Worked With

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167,329

Pounds Collected

At Hospitals

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$856,631

Value of Supplies

Shipped Globally

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11,632

Pounds Donated

By Individuals

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12

Countries

Served

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Repurposing Unused Medical Supplies

InterVol’s Recovery of Unused Medical Supplies program (RUMS) began in 1989 as a recycling operation running out of founder Dr. Ralph Pennino’s garage, and by 1994 had become one of the first supply recovery programs to be described in healthcare industry literature. Today, endorsed by the American Medical Association, the RUMS program has grown into multiple health systems, recovering and donating thousands of pounds of medical supplies annually.

Collection

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  • Our collection bins can be found in 100+ clinical locations including units in Rochester General Hospital, Unity Hospital, Strong Memorial Hospital, etc.

  • Individual donors bring donations of unused medical supplies into our office weekly or call to schedule a pick-up.

Collect
Sort

Sorting

  • First sort - volunteers come in and sort all donations into our 200+ categories (no medical background or knowledge necessary)

  • Second sort - volunteers with knowledge of medical supplies sort through full boxes (from first sort) and ensure the contents belong together; then they  package up the box and get it prepared to go to the warehouse

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Ship
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Shipping

  • Finished boxes are taken to our warehouse to be stored until requested

  • Customers submit supply/equipment requests and we ship based on available inventory

Interested in volunteering?

There are many ways you can get involved with InterVol, whether it is sorting, packing, or going abroad (opportunity dependant). Reach out today to find out how you can help us!

80+ C O U N T R I E S  S E R V E D

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Are you a medical professional or institution?

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