| Organization Name |
Types of Volunteers Needed |
Volunteer Requirements |
Supplemental lnformation |
| American Red Cross |
Health services volunteers with the following credentials in the state where they are volunteering:
- physicians
- nurses (Registered, Licensed Practical, and Licensed Vocational)
- physician assistants
- EMT, paramedics or allied health professionals:
- nurses aides
- home health aides
- certified nursing assistant
- personal care attendants;
- certified first aid trained volunteers
- student nurses may also volunteer
Disaster mental health activity volunteers with the following credentials in the state where they are volunteering:
- licensed mental health professionals including counselors
- marriage and family therapists
- psychiatrists
- psychologists
- registered nurses with documented psychiatric training and experience
- social workers
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According to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief website, all volunteers must:
- Participate in Red Cross provided training in one or more specialty areas of service
- Be prepared to deploy when requested
- Participate in at least one annual disaster drill for the volunteer's specific unit
- Participate in an online national criminal background check
Additionally, they may be asked to:
- Stand ready for on-site training to take on additional roles
- Consider participating in non-disaster volunteer opportunities in the chapter
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Volunteers may take as many trainings (in addition to the requirements) at no cost.
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National Disaster Medical System:
National Nurse Response Team (NNRT)
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Nurses |
According to the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS), all volunteers must:
- maintain appropriate certifications and licensure within their discipline
- stay current in treatment recommendations for diseases compatible with weapons of mass destruction
- complete web-based training courses in disaster response, humanitarian relief, bioterrorism, and other relevant training
- participate in regular training exercises
- be available to deploy when needed
To volunteer, email: ndms@hhs.gov
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When personnel are activated as federal employees, licensure and certification is recognized by all states.
Additionally, NDMS/NNRT personnel are classified as intermittent federal employees when deployed under NDMS. The personnel are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act when functioning as federal employees.
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National Disaster Medical System:
National Pharmacy Response Team (NPRT)
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Pharmacists |
According to the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS), all volunteers must:
- maintain appropriate certifications and licensure within their discipline
- stay current in treatment recommendations for diseases compatible with weapons of mass destruction
- complete web-based training courses
- participate in regular training exercises
- be available to deploy when needed
To volunteer, email: ndms@hhs.gov.
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When personnel are activated as federal employees, licensure and certification is recognized by all states.
Additionally, NRPT personnel are paid while serving as part-time federal employees and have the protection of the Federal Tort Claims Act in which the federal government becomes the defendant in the event of a malpractice claim.
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| Medical Reserve Corps |
Volunteers needed:
- practicing, retired, employed medical professionals
- physicians (including surgeons, medical specialists, osteopaths)
- physician assistants
- nurses (nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants)
- pharmacists
- dentists
- dental assistants
- optometrists
- emergency medical technicians
- public health workers
- epidemiologists
- infectious disease specialists
- toxicologists
- mental health practitioners (psychologists, substance abuse counselors, social workers)
- health educators/communicators
- other medical and public health professionals
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According to the Medical Reserve Corps' website, all volunteers must:
- meet core competencies, which are currently being established and will vary locally
- undergo a background check
- undergo a medical exam
- need approval from their Unit Leaders (MRC Units can be started or joined with the leader's permission)
- have credentials verified
- United States citizenship is not required.
For more information to volunteer, visit:
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| Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services |
Volunteers needed:
- medical/nursing services
- mental health services
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According to the Salvation Army's website, all volunteers must:
Application to volunteer
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Volunteers do not need to have a religious affiliation. |
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MAINE RESPONDS Emergency Health Volunteer System
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Pre-credentialed healthcare and emergency response personnel needed. |
MAINE RESPONDS is a new initiative that is still under development.
Please notify when on-line registration is available. |
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