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17 people are interested
Spiritual Care Worker Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Public Health Reserve Corps
Please visit the new page to apply.
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17 people are interested
Do you enjoy helping others?
Do you see yourself as a leader during a time of need?
Do you thrive in stressful emergency situations?
Do you work well under pressure?
If you answered yes to any of the questions above, then we have the opportunity for you!
The Public Health Reserve Corps (PHRC) is seeking Chaplain / Spiritual Care Worker volunteers to assist Public Health - Seattle & King County during an emergency in King County.
Chaplain/Spiritual Care Worker volunteers will primarily assist individuals and families during an emergency by providing services in the community such as:
Depending on the severity of the emergency or disaster, secondary duties may be assigned, including general labor and support duties.
Chaplain/Spiritual Care Worker volunteers will participate in approximately 24 hours per year in orientation, training, and drills.
Continuing education credits will be offered whenever possible during these hours.
We also offer drill and exercise opportunities.
More opportunities with Public Health Reserve Corps
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Public Health Reserve Corps
Location:
401 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1300, Seattle, WA 98104, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the PHRC is to enhance Public Health's ability to respond to public health emergencies or disasters to limit injury, illness, suffering and death.
Description
The Public Health Reserve Corps is the largest Medical Reserve Corps in Washington State. We are poised to help our community in a variety of settings during both medical emergencies and Disasters. When every minute counts the PHRC will be there to:
- Set up, and run a temporary field hospital, emergency shelter, or medication center
- Dispensing medications
- Administering vaccinations
- Providing information and support to the community
- Conducting health screening
But when we are not in a medical emrgency or disaster, our volunteers work in teh at risk community to provide medical care, screening and referrals.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
401 Fifth AvenueSte. 1300Seattle, WA 98104
DATE POSTED
October 31, 2013
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18