The Volunteers Cohort (Florida)
Russell Schwartz, an elementary school principal, and Katherine Quirk, a pediatric hematology/oncology nurse, started looking for ways to help Florida seniors navigate the state's difficult vaccine rollout online in late December 2020.
On new year's day, they decided to launch a Facebook group to help provide information and get people appointments
Today, the South Florida COVID-19 Vaccination Info Facebook Group they created currently has more than 30,000 members.
The purpose of the group is to share timely, verified COVID-19 vaccination information in a politically-free environment. This information ranges from vaccination availability, detailed information on securing an appointment, to day of vaccination experience.
The group is served by volunteers who serve by moderating the group, researching vaccination locations, procedures, and opportunities, contacting seniors and individuals that need assistance with …
