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Disaster Health Services Responder-Monroe County, Michigan
Remote, Volunteer must be in Ohio, US
Details
Start Date:
August 12, 2026
End Date:
January 12, 2027
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
Flexible
Commitment Details:
Varies
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
5
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Conflict Resolution, Disaster Relief
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Wheelchair Accessible
Description
Disaster Health Services Responder
Disaster Health Services Responders are licensed healthcare professionals who provide hands-on health support to individuals and families affected by disasters. Volunteers may serve in disaster shelters locally or during larger regional or national disaster responses.
What volunteers do:
- Provide basic hands-on care, including wound care, assistance with daily living and functional needs
- Conduct health assessments and determine when a higher level of care is needed
- Help clients replace medications, medical equipment and medical supplies lost or left behind during a disaster
- Provide health education and advocate for clients' healthcare needs
- Support maternal and child health needs when necessary
- Complete approximately 9 hours of required training
Who can volunteer:
Volunteers must be 18 or older and have a current, unencumbered license as an:
- RN, LPN or LVN
- EMT or Paramedic
- MD or DO
- Physician Assistant
- Nurse Practitioner or APRN
Commitment: Approximately 1 to 5 hours per month for general participation. During an active disaster response or deployment, volunteers may sign up for 8 or 12-hour shifts on consecutive days.
Additional requirements: Background check required.
Location
Remote
Volunteer must be in Ohio, US
Associated Location
Monroe, MI, USA
