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14 people are interested
Be ready, be prepared, Sign up to be a Pod Exercise Volunteer for 2016
ORGANIZATION: Comal County Office of Public Health
Please visit the new page to apply.
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14 people are interested
Are you ready to take action in the event of an emergency? The Comal County Department of Public Health is looking for individuals for various Pod Exercises that take half a day during 2016 year and who have an array of skills and backgrounds that are vital in a health emergency situation such as a disease pandemic or the release of a toxic agent. Medical backgrounds are not necessary to volunteer.
Volunteers will assist at PODS, or Points of Dispensing, to distribute medication in the event of a public health emergency. Volunteer duties include setting up equipment, traffic control, documentation, screening, dispensing medication, organization, and providing information and education. Depending on the scope of the crisis, several POD sites can be established in Comal County during an emergency. Volunteers will be asked to attend at least one orientation and one exercise each year and will receive regular updates and opportiunities to learn from experts in the field.
Preparation and planning are key to providing critical care to your loved ones and our communities. Together, we can make a difference and save lives in a time of crisis.
http://www.co.comal.tx.us/health.htm
More opportunities with Comal County Office of Public Health
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Comal County Office of Public Health
Location:
178 E. Mill, Suite 210, New Braunfels, TX 78130, US
Mission Statement
To assist the citizens of Comal County to acquire and maintain good health through control of communicable diseases and promotion of healthy lifestyle choices.
Description
Comal County Public Health is a government agency which provides immunizations, public information and education, and will establish points of distribution for medication in the event of a public health emergency such as a disease pandemic or release of a toxic substance.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1297 Church Hill Drive Suite 102New Braunfels, TX 78130
DATE POSTED
December 16, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 17
- Orientation or Training
- <17, be able to volunteer with a parent