Californians who volunteer at COVID-19 vaccine clinics through a new state website linked to My Turn may be able to be vaccinated themselves at the end of their shift.”A volunteer that completes a shift of four hours or more is eligible to receive a vaccination as long as the clinic administrator provides that approval,” David Smith with California Volunteers said during a meeting Friday of the state’s Community Vaccine Advisory Committee.The new tool, MyTurnVolunteer.ca.gov, lets people sign up to volunteer at nearby vaccine distribution sites that are linked to the state’s My Turn system.The site asks for volunteers who can help with medical or general support needs. After providing your name, ZIP code, email and phone number, you can browse vaccination events or shifts near you to choose among. | More | COVID-19 vaccine clinic volunteers in Yolo County eligible for shots in exchange for serviceMedical opportunities for people like registered nurses, doctors, pharmacists and others include being a vaccinator, patient observer or helper with vaccine prep. General support includes being a greeter, helping with registration, language support or volunteering for a management role. “Thank you for stepping up to meet the moment!” the site says in a nod to a phrase often used by Gov. Gavin Newsom. A news release about the new tool Friday said that California volunteers will partner with AmeriCorps for help from 907 AmeriCorps state and national civilian community corps members to support COVID-19 vaccination and response efforts.”In the face of challenges, Californians come together and our fight to end this pandemic is no different. Volunteers can play an especially important role in supporting our vaccination efforts by serving at a local vaccination site,” Newsom said in the release. “I encourage all Californians to join the My Turn – Volunteer effort in service to their community and together we can reach the light at the end of the tunnel.”Smith said that volunteers do not need to be vaccinated before booking volunteer appointments. “People who are helping to support the vaccination effort are able to receive their vaccinations as well after they have completed a shift,” he said.
Californians who volunteer at COVID-19 vaccine clinics through a new state website linked to My Turn may be able to be vaccinated themselves at the end of their shift.
“A volunteer that completes a shift of four hours or more is eligible to receive a vaccination as long as the clinic administrator provides that approval,” David Smith with California Volunteers said during a meeting Friday of the state’s Community Vaccine Advisory Committee.
The new tool, MyTurnVolunteer.ca.gov, lets people sign up to volunteer at nearby vaccine distribution sites that are linked to the state’s My Turn system.
The site asks for volunteers who can help with medical or general support needs. After providing your name, ZIP code, email and phone number, you can browse vaccination events or shifts near you to choose among.
| More | COVID-19 vaccine clinic volunteers in Yolo County eligible for shots in exchange for service
Medical opportunities for people like registered nurses, doctors, pharmacists and others include being a vaccinator, patient observer or helper with vaccine prep. General support includes being a greeter, helping with registration, language support or volunteering for a management role.
“Thank you for stepping up to meet the moment!” the site says in a nod to a phrase often used by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
A news release about the new tool Friday said that California volunteers will partner with AmeriCorps for help from 907 AmeriCorps state and national civilian community corps members to support COVID-19 vaccination and response efforts.
“In the face of challenges, Californians come together and our fight to end this pandemic is no different. Volunteers can play an especially important role in supporting our vaccination efforts by serving at a local vaccination site,” Newsom said in the release. “I encourage all Californians to join the My Turn – Volunteer effort in service to their community and together we can reach the light at the end of the tunnel.”
Smith said that volunteers do not need to be vaccinated before booking volunteer appointments.
“People who are helping to support the vaccination effort are able to receive their vaccinations as well after they have completed a shift,” he said.