The District of Columbia is in need of hundreds of volunteers over the next several weeks to assist with the very important H1N1 Mass Vaccination Clinics. Please feel free to pass this information on to any and all groups you feel may be interested. Common questions we are receiving from potential participants are answered here:
- Is there parking or metro nearby? Yes, in most locations; check www.wmata.com
- What should I wear? Comfortable attire, you will be provided a volunteer vest.
- Do I need special medical skills? No, but if you have any, please let us know.
- What if I’m not available for the entire shift? 5-9 pm (weekdays) and 8-4 pm (weekend) shifts are still very helpful; we need to get you trained and in-place quickly at the beginning of each shift.
- Will food be provided? Lunch and water will be provided. Volunteers are advised to bring snacks.
We can’t bury our heads in the sand!
We must protect our children and those who are most vulnerable.
Clinic Schedule
| Date |
Locations |
Time |
| Saturday, November 14 |
Eliot-Hine MS (1839 Constitution Avenue, NE)
Kelly Miller MS (301 49th Street, NE)
Hardy MS (1819 35th Street, NW)
|
8 am - 1 pm |
| Thursday, November 19 |
Kennedy Recreation Center (1401 7th Street, NW)
Hillcrest Recreation Center (3100 Denver Street, SE) |
5 pm – 9 pm |
| Saturday, November 21 |
North Michigan Recreation Center (1333 Emerson Street, NE
Bald Eagle Recreation Center (100 Joliet Street, SW) |
8 am - 1 pm |
| Thursday, December 3 |
Stadium Armory (2001 East Capitol Street, SE)
|
5 pm – 9 pm |
| Saturday, December 5 |
Reeves Center (2000 14th Street, NW) |
8 am - 12 pm |
|
Thursday, Decemeber 10 |
Reeves Center (2000 14th Street, NW) |
8 am - 12 pm |
| Saturday, December 12 |
Reeves Center (2000 14th Street, NW)
|
8 am - 12 pm |
Help is needed to assist with Line Support; Greeter/ Entrance Flow Monitor; Forms Distribution & Completion; Interpretation Specialist; Supply Unit (Mobilization/Demobilization); Ground Control Team; Records Manager (Site Staff Check-In); Forms Assessors; and Data Entry. While 3-10 pm is an ideal weeknight shift, a 5-9 pm shift is still extremely helpful.
To volunteer for one of the above-listed positions, please email Shirley Hall with your name, primary contact number, date and shift (If Saturday) and preferred site.
If you do have some medical expertise, however, please send the same information, along with your medical experience, to H1N1.Volunteer@dc.gov.