We Welcome Healthcare and Non-Healthcare Volunteers
The Vermont Department of Health is the state‘s lead agency for public health policy and advocacy. Through our 12 District Offices we provide essential health promotion and disease prevention services - in partnership with local health care providers, voluntary agencies, schools, businesses and community organizations - to improve health and extend statewide initiatives in local communities throughout the state.
Our District Offices need volunteers who can assist in operating local emergency clinics and assist in mass care centers. We need volunteers with a healthcare background or community members with other skills are encouraged to join this group. Volunteers are asked to join their local district office that covers their jurisdiction of residence. Volunteer today!
Animal Emergency Health Care
Teams working together to protect the health of animals during times of emergencies and disaster response. Includes Vermont Veterinarian Medical Association (VVMA) and the Veterinarian Technicians Emergency Response Teams (VTERT)
VVMA - consists of licensed or retired veterinarians and veterinary specialists who may or may not belong to the VVMA.
VTERT - consists of Vermont and New Hampshire veterinary technicians and nurses who will assist veterinarians during a disaster.
Medical and Behavioral Health Response Teams
includes Southwestern VT and Upper Valley Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), VT Metropolitan Medical Response System (VTMMRS) and VT Behavioral Health Disaster Response Coordination Team (VTBHDRCT)
MRC - Medical, public health and other volunteers offer their expertise throughout the year as well as during local emergencies and other times of community need. MRC volunteers work in coordination with existing local emergency response programs and also supplement existing community public health initiatives, such as outreach and prevention, immunization programs, blood drives, case management, care planning, and other efforts.
VTMMRS - The Northern New England MMRS functions as a coordinating resource for Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont in preparing for and responding to the health and medical consequences of an all-hazards event affecting the region.
VTBHDRCT - The disaster response program for behavioral health is facilitated through the Vermont Department of Mental Health. It has been established through a federal mandate that all states provide a behavioral health disaster response plan to include crisis counseling in the event of a declared disaster.
Vermont Commission on National and Community Service
The Vermont Commission on National and Community Service promotes supports and recognizes volunteerism and community service throughout the state. Vermont AmeriCorps is an initiative that involves people of all ages and backgrounds in strengthening Vermont‘s communities through service.
Vermont Emergency Management Response Teams includes Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and VEM Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)
CERT - There are 12 Units across Vermont , operating under the Citizen Corps Council plan that brings together community first responders, fire fighters, law enforcement, EMS, emergency managers, and the volunteer community for emergency preparedness, mitigation, response, crime prevention, and emergency medical training.
RACES is a volunteer organization of amateur radio operators who have valid licenses issued by the Federal Communications Committee (FCC) to provide essential communications for State and local governments in time of emergency.
Vermont Hospitals
Throughout the state, Vermont hospitals are recruiting their employees who choose to be a volunteer.
