The Norwalk Health Department needs adults who live or work in the Norwalk and New Canaan areas for key positions on its Emergency Response Team (ERT). This team of volunteers—which includes people with both medical and non-medical backgrounds—donates their time and expertise to prepare for and respond to emergencies and to promote healthy living year-round.
The goal of the ERT is to extend the resources of the professional Health Department staff.
ERT volunteers work with public health officials to spread preparedness messages within the community and assist with other public health programs and events. The Health Department provides training and insurance, while volunteers provide their time and skills.
This latest cohort of volunteers will join a dedicated and diverse group of more than 80 people who’ve already been trained and serve on the ERT.
Sign up now. Group interviews for this cohort will be held on March 25 at 4 pm, April 4 at 7 pm, or April 8 at 4 pm. Training will be held on Tuesday evenings, 7 – 9 pm, April 23 to May 21 at the Norwalk Health Department (137 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT). Advanced registration is required.
About the Norwalk Health Department: Under the direction of the mayor, and with valuable guidance from its six-member Board of Health, the Norwalk Health Department provides a variety of services and programs to fulfill its mission: to prevent and control the spread of disease, promote a healthy environment, and protect the quality of life within its changing community. The Health Department achieved accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) in June 2014, demonstrating that it meets or exceeds national public health standards and commits to continuously improve the quality of the services it delivers. More information is available at www.norwalkhealth.com.