You should volunteer... I am :) -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of J Cravens Sent: 03 September 2005 20:09 To: The Digital Divide Network discussion group Subject: [DDN] New Government site calls for volunteers Importance: High
New Government site calls for volunteers http://www.volunteer.hhs.gov/ Some text: The Office of The Surgeon General and the Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness are in the process of mobilizing and identifying healthcare professionals and relief personnel to assist in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. As our nation and global community is now aware, the healthcare needs resulting from Katrina are critical. We are currently looking for multidisciplinary healthcare professionals and relief personnel with expertise in the following areas: Administration/Finance Officers Nursing Assistants/Nursing Support Technicians Chaplain/Social Worker Nursing Staff Directors Clinical Physicians Patient Transporters/Volunteers Dentists Pharmacists Dieticians Psychologists Epidemiologists Physician's Assistants or Nurse Practitioners Environmental Health Physician Chiefs of Staff Epidemiologists Respiratory Therapists Facility Managers RNs Housekeepers Safety Officers IT/Communications Officers Security Officers LPNs Social Workers Medical Clerks Supply Managers Mental Health Workers Veterinarians If you are a Healthcare Professional or relief personnel with expertise in the above areas and would like to volunteer*, please complete the form below. MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS (MRC) MEMBERS: To ensure that your local community needs are met first, please contact your local MRC unit leader prior to completing this application form. The Office of the Surgeon General will be contacting those that meet the requirements and needs on the field as soon as we are able. However, at this time, HHS is unable to respond to individual queries regarding Hurricane Katrina Recovery Efforts through this website. Volunteers who do not fit into one of the above categories can find information on volunteering at USAFreedomCorps.gov or by calling 1-877-USA-CORPS (1-877-872-2677). *Please be advised that individuals must be healthy enough to function under field conditions. This may include all or some of the following: -- 12 hour shifts -- Austere conditions (possibly no showers, housing in tents) -- No air conditioning -- Long periods of standing -- Sleep accommodations on bed roll -- Military ready to eat meals -- Portable toilets Assignments may last 14 days or longer. It is required that applicants have Hepatitis A and B and Tetanus/Diptheria immunizations for this assignment. If you have questions please call the Hurricane Katrina Volunteer Call Center at 1-866-KATMEDI (1-866- 528-6334). -- <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Jayne Cravens Bonn, Germany Services for Mission-Based Orgs www.coyotecommunications.com Open University Development Studies www.coyotecommunications.com/development Contact me www.coyotecommunications.com/contact.html <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> _______________________________________________ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. _______________________________________________ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
