Disaster Response Volunteer Opportunities

• Application
• Strategy
• Requirements
• Frequently Asked Questions

Application

1. Application Form [PDF]
2. Questionnnaire [PDF] 
3. Copy of passport
4. Reference form [PDF]
5. To be considered for disaster response teams, please be prepared to submit:

• CV or resume
• current medical license/certification 

Please mail or e-mail references and supplemental materials to:

Medical Teams International
Attention: International Programs 
P.O. Box 10,
Portland, OR  97207
Fax: (503) 624.1001
E-mail: teams@medicalteams.org

Strategy

We develop high-impact relief and rehabilitation programs for people displaced by conflict, war and natural disaster.

Together with our volunteers and local staff, we:

• Provide health care to disaster-affected populations and implement emergency preparedness programs.
• Build local partner and health personnel capacity through community-based interventions.
• Ship essential medicines and supplies to hospitals and clinics.
• Provide psychosocial training and care to traumatized people.

Requirements

Teams are drawn from our response-ready pool of volunteers who have previously completed the screening and interview process.

Certification/licensure requirements (for citizens of the U.S./Canada; requirements vary for applicants from other countries):

• Doctors (MD, DO)
• Physician Assistants (PA-C)
• Nurse Practitioners (ANP, FNP, PNP)
• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Psychosocial (MS, MA)
• Paramedics (PARA)

Other requirements:

• Commitment to our mission statement
• Previous developing nations experience
• Physically fit (accustomed to hiking and lifting, extreme conditions) 
• Valid passport, current medical license/certification
• Current doctor-recommended immunizations (anything specific to add?)
• Able to serve at least 4 weeks

Highest priority is given to those who have:

• The ability to leave on short notice
• Prior experience with Medical Teams International or emergency relief interventions
• ER, trauma, family and general practice, pediatrics, ICU or CCU experience

In most cases, Medical Teams International covers the trip expenses for disaster teams.