Effective healthcare response relies heavily on the dedication of volunteers. To ensure seamless and impactful support during emergencies and address ongoing community health needs, Georgia has established crucial programs. If you are a healthcare provider, an administrative expert, or a retired professional – anyone willing to contribute to your community – Georgia needs your help through the Georgia Volunteer Health Care Program. Signing up is your first step to Click, Connect, and Care.
The State Emergency Registry of Volunteers in Georgia (SERVGA) plays a vital role by integrating local, regional, and statewide volunteer initiatives. This unified system is designed to support emergency response and public safety organizations during crises. As part of a national effort, SERVGA ensures coordinated mobilization of volunteers for diverse emergency situations. Experience shows that pre-organized and pre-credentialed volunteers are essential for efficient emergency response, avoiding complications from unverified volunteers arriving at disaster sites. The SERVGA program ensures all volunteers are appropriately certified and coordinated for each event.
The Georgia Volunteer Health Care Program (GVHCP), a key initiative of the Department of Public Health (DPH), offers Sovereign Immunity protection to licensed healthcare professionals who volunteer their services. This protection extends to those treating uninsured individuals at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level, aiming to improve healthcare access for underserved Georgians through volunteerism and state-backed liability coverage. Volunteering with the Georgia Volunteer Health Care Program provides numerous benefits, including continuing education credits, community engagement, and, most importantly, the opportunity to save lives and make a tangible difference in Georgia communities.
