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Looking for Cold Weather Shelter Volunteers!
ORGANIZATION: Vermont Medical ReserveCorps
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Rutland County needs more extreme cold weather shelter volunteers for the Vermonters experiencing homelessness. When extremely cold weather coincides with tourism events, Vermont’s largest communities could potentially run out of space to shelter and give hotel vouchers to people when they most need it. This can create the need to open up extra shelter space at a contingency shelter locate at the Elks Lodge on 44 Pleasant Street in Rutland, VT.
When a contingency shelter opens, as it did this past weekend, Rutland/Addison County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) members are essential to keeping the shelter running smoothly. MRC need more volunteers to help with shelters, as well as other preparedness and wellness activities.
The shelter may need to open again this winter. Please join your local MRC and help keep our community healthy and safe during these cold months!
Learn more about Vermont Medical Reserve Corps: http://www.OnCallforVT.org
ABOUT MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS
Vermont Medical Reserve Corps are community-based organizations made up of medical and non-medical volunteers who support the Health Department, local hospitals and their local communities. MRC volunteers help in many ways - recently, volunteers supported the PFOA blood drawing clinics in Bennington, assisted with the state’s WIC program, and staff first aid stations at numerous events around state.
More opportunities with Vermont Medical ReserveCorps
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Vermont Medical ReserveCorps
Location:
108 Cherry Street, Suite 201, Burlington, VT 05401, US
Mission Statement
Vermont Medical Reserve Corps Units a group of volunteers that assists the Health Department, hospitals, and emergency response agencies in times of need, as well as support local communities with health initiatives and disease prevention activities. They consist of both Medical and Non-Medical Volunteers who donate their time and expertise in order to ensure a safe and healthier Vermont.
Description
Watch this video to learn about Vermont MRCs and one member's reasons for volunteering.
MRC Volunteers can in engage in the following activities...
- Medical Surge supporting hospitals when their a large influx of patients do to a disaster.
- Points of Distribution (PODs) for handing out medication and supplies in an outbreak.
- Medical Aid Shelters during public large events
- Portable Hospital Setup and Staffing
- Sheltering Operations
- Community Preparedness Outreach
- Health Initiatives
*Individuals can volunteer as often as they like or just in times of need.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
44 Pleasant StreetRutland, VT 05701
DATE POSTED
January 10, 2018
SKILLS
- Disaster Response
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- Healthcare
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- In Times of Need