Volunteer Recruitment

Newtown District Department of Health

Volunteer Recruitment

We Need Your Help

The Newtown Health District needs volunteers like you to ensure that we are ready to respond to any emergency. Both medical and non-medical volunteers are needed for many different positions. Your services will help us in the event of a mass vaccination clinic or mass dispensing clinic. The positions for each are listed below. Please review them and if you feel that you would be able to volunteer, please fill out the form below. You can also download this form for fax or mail. This form is not a committment on your part. We will put you into our database for volunteers and contact you should your need arise. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us.

Medical Volunteers

Medical volunteers consist of the medical professionals from a variety of certifications. These include doctors, nurses, EMTs, paramedics, veterinarians, pharmacists, and many others. The jobs for these positions in a Mass Vaccination Clinic are listed below.

Triage - Assessment and direction of ill patients

Medical Screeners - Review patients history and answer any questions

Physician Evaluators - Examine and treat ill patients (also counseling)

Vaccinators / Assistants - Administer or dispense vaccinations or medications.

Mediation Prep - Prepare medication or vaccination for use

Exit Review - Answer any questions about disease or medication

Mental Health - Provide assitance for anyone experiencing mental health issues.

Non-Medical Volunteers

Non-medical personnel can serve in a variety of positions and need no special qualifications (unless noted). These people will provide a support service staff for the clinics. The positions for these volunteers are below.

Forms / Info Packet Distribution - Disseminate information to potential vacciness

Video Orientation - Run video regarding clinic and emergency type

Data Entry - Enter clinic information into databases and keep records

(Basic computer, MS Office knowledge needed)

Float Staff - Fill in as needed or help with handicapped people

IT - Assist with setting up/maintaining computers and databases

(Thorough knowledge of IT required)

Translators - Translate for non-english speaking people

(Note: Would only be called if the need arises)

Phone / Info Desk - Answer basic questions about the clinic

Refreshements - Prepare and serve food for volunteers

Day Care - Provide day care for volunteer's children/families

Full Name:
Mailing Address
City, State, Zip Code
E-Mail Address:
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Fax - If Applicable
Preferred Method of Contact?
Date Of Birth
Medical Certifications
Special Qualifications
Have You Been Vaccinated Against Smallpox?
Preferred Job
Any Questions or Comments?
Would You Consider Participating In A Drill or Training?

Click Below To Download The Volunteer Form

Click Here To Download The Form

31 Pecks Lane, Newtown, Connecticut 06470

Phone - (203) 270-4291 Fax - (203) 270-1528

Newtownhdemer@earthlink.net