Help Baltimore County Stay Flu Free: Be an H1N1 Vaccine Volunteer

Towson, Md. (November 5, 2009) — Volunteers are needed to assist with the Baltimore County Health Department’s H1N1 vaccination program. Both trained medical professionals and untrained community volunteers are needed to support this effort.

Volunteer Responsibilities

Volunteers are needed to screen patients, assist with line control, help with the hotline and other duties. There is flexibility on dates, times and locations. Training will be provided; medical experience is not required for all positions.

Trained Medical Professionals

However, doctors, nurses and nurse practitioners, with current licenses, are also needed immediately to assist with the vaccinations. These trained volunteers will assist with injections and filling of needles. Please submit your resume, as well as an application. You can receive an application by e-mail or by calling 410-887-2715.

Fill out a Form to Participate

Assisting with these vaccinations is a great service to your community. Please e-mail or call 410-887-2715 to receive a form. After submitting your form, you will be contacted by the Health Department when more information becomes available. Due to the unpredictable distribution schedule of the vaccine, there may be limited notice.

Questions?

If you have questions about volunteering, please call 410-887-2715. If you have questions about the H1N1 vaccine, please visit the Health Department's website.