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    We are healthcare professionals, educators, and advocates keeping our communities healthy and safe
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    Free, specific and compassionate guidance by phone, text or chat 24/7/365
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    Our impact on public health and legislative affairs
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    Healthcare facility lectures, clinical rotations, and summer internships
  - Antidote Availability
    An up-to-date list of which hospitals stock specific poison antidotes
  - Public and Community Health Education
    Preventing poisonings with presentations and trainings on topics that matter
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    Data from incoming calls on exposures, substances, medical outcomes, and more
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- - What to do for…
    Expert guidance and fact sheets on common poison concerns
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  - Glossary & General Poison Info
    Explore toxicology terms and frequently asked questions on exposures and toxins
  - Alerts & Reports
  - Current Education Programs
    Take a look at some of our trainings and webinars to support poison prevention, harm reduction, and treatment education.
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    Strengthen the health and safety of all Washingtonians.
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    Share your time and talents to make a difference.
  - Become a Sponsor
    Support life-saving services in your community to show that you care.
  - Partner With Us
    Invest in our services though the Partnership in Healthcare campaign.

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Who We Are
- About
  We are healthcare professionals, educators, and advocates keeping our communities healthy and safe
- News & Press Kit
  Press releases, organization fact sheet, and media contact info
- Financial Statements
  Our annual report, tax forms, and financial statements
- Careers
  Join us in our life-saving work
- Contact Us
  Get in touch with our team
What We Do
- Poison Center Hotline
  Free, specific and compassionate guidance by phone, text or chat 24/7/365
- Research & Advocacy
  Our impact on public health and legislative affairs
- Professional Education
  Healthcare facility lectures, clinical rotations, and summer internships
- Antidote Availability
  An up-to-date list of which hospitals stock specific poison antidotes
- Public and Community Health Education
  Preventing poisonings with presentations and trainings on topics that matter
- Data
  Data from incoming calls on exposures, substances, medical outcomes, and more
Education
- What to do for…
  Expert guidance and fact sheets on common poison concerns
- Education Resources
- Glossary & General Poison Info
  Explore toxicology terms and frequently asked questions on exposures and toxins
- Alerts & Reports
- Current Education Programs
  Take a look at some of our trainings and webinars to support poison prevention, harm reduction, and treatment education.
Get Involved
- Donate
  Strengthen the health and safety of all Washingtonians.
- Volunteer
  Share your time and talents to make a difference.
- Become a Sponsor
  Support life-saving services in your community to show that you care.
- Partner With Us
  Invest in our services though the Partnership in Healthcare campaign.
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Share your time and talent

Get active in supporting the health and safety of our state! Join the Washington Poison Center community and strengthen our work by helping us fulfill our mission of preventing and reducing harm from poisoning through expertise, collaboration, and education.

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Volunteer opportunities

Choose from several opportunities, whether you are looking for a one-time activity or an ongoing engagement. High school students who need service hours are welcome!

Be Mr. Yuk for a day

Join the YukSquad

Volunteer for special events

Advocate

Apply to join the Board of Directors

Be Mr. Yuk for a day

Suit up as Mr. Yuk and bring big smiles to kids and adults at community and educational events. It’s an easy, high-impact role! The only requirements are that you enjoy engaging with children (though Mr. Yuk doesn’t actually speak!) and are at least 5’7″ (so the costume fits!).

Learn about Mr. Yuk

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Internship information

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