Volunteer
Volunteers for the Immunization Program make a major contribution to the health and well-being of residents of the county every year.
Volunteers are needed to help with the following activities:
- January/February School Exclusion process
- Outreach Activities
- Special Immunization clinics (Back to school and ESL clinics)
- Flu program (October/November)
- Certified RN’s working with children’s immunizations
Volunteer Profile
Looking for a few good persons who can demonstrate professionalism, high standards, integrity, and self-responsibility. If you are seeking a challenge and have a willingness to promote healthy behaviors, this may be just the right opportunity for you!
Students, retired individuals, RN’s or community service organizations are encouraged to apply. RN’s receive certification hours for state licensure. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Gregg Russell, Senior Program Educator at 503-846-4955. Volunteer hours are primarily at the Hillsboro Clinic at 155 N. First Ave in downtown Hillsboro.
Description of Volunteer Activities
Exclusion process -- Volunteers helping out with the school exclusion process will be responsible for reviewing immunization records and inputting data. The county will provide all of the necessary training required to complete these tasks.
The school exclusion process is an annual state mandated process that ensures that all school-aged children are up-to-date on their immunizations. This process requires that all childcare and head start facilities and public and private schools review immunization records and turn those records in to their local county health department for further review.
Outreach Activities -- Outreach activities include the Washington County Fair, local health fairs, school events, parades and other community celebrations where immunization outreach for children is indicated.
Special Immunization Clinics -- Volunteers helping with this activity would be asked to help with set-up and break-down of immunization clinics, assisting staff with the administration of vaccine, assisting with shot documentation, and helping with bilingual interpretation between clients and staff.
Contact: Gregg Russell, Senior Program Educator, Department of Health and Human Services: 503-846-4955
