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13 people are interested
Portage County Medical Reserve Corps
ORGANIZATION: Medical Reserve Corps
Please visit the new page to apply.
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13 people are interested
Volunteers are needed for both emergency and non-emergency purposes. During an emergency, volunteers will receive the necessary training to staff vaccination clinics and pharmaceutical distribution sites, staff emergency call centers, and assist in disaster relief efforts. During non-emergency times, volunteers will be trained to serve as public health ambassadors and may be asked to provide disaster preparedness and public health education to members of the community.
Who Can Volunteer?
- Nurses
- Physicians
- Paramedics/EMT’s
- Public Health Professionals
- Pharmacists
- Veterinarians
- Psychologists
- Support volunteers who do not perform medical care, but who are essential to emergency health care response.
More opportunities with Medical Reserve Corps
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Medical Reserve Corps
Location:
705 Oakwood Street 2nd Floor, Ravenna, OH 44266, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Portage County Medical Reserve Corps is to assist local response efforts during a public health emergency or large-scale event. Through a coordinated Volunteer Reception Center, health professionals (licensed and non-licensed) and community volunteers will come together to assist the Portage County Health Department with various assigned tasks. Together we can all make a difference.
Description
Volunteers are needed for both emergency and non-emergency purposes. During an emergency, volunteers will receive the necessary training to staff vaccination clinics and pharmaceutical distribution sites, staff emergency call centers, and assist in disaster relief efforts. During non-emergency times, volunteers will be trained to serve as public health ambassadors and may be asked to provide disaster preparedness and public health education to members of the community.
Who Can Volunteer?
- Nurses
- Physicians
- Paramedics/EMT’s
- Public Health Professionals
- Pharmacists
- Veterinarians
- Psychologists
- Support volunteers who do not perform medical care, but who are essential to emergency health care response.
For more information, contact Vincent Hendershot vhendershot@portageco.com or (330) 296-9919 ext 118
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
705 Oakwood StreetRavenna, OH 44266
DATE POSTED
May 24, 2016
SKILLS
- Disaster Relief Call Center
- Disaster Response
- Organization
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- Disaster Cleanup
- Safety & Disaster Education
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training