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VOLUNTEER
FOR THE
MOORE COUNTY
MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS

The MRC is a specialized component of Citizen Corps, a national network of volunteers dedicated to ensuring hometown security. Communities benefit from having MRC volunteers ready to respond to emergencies. People volunteer for many reasons, but some volunteer for the MRC because:

  • It's a way to offer their skills that might not have been used before because they were not adequately prepared to be part of the response effort.
  • It's a significant benefit to communities because skilled volunteers offer services during the year to augment existing public health efforts or provide emergency backup that would not otherwise be available.
  • It's a chance to belong to a group with a strong sense of mission and purpose.
  • It's a chance to qualify for special incentives (e.g., free training).

Volunteers are at the very heart of the MRC. The existence of this nationwide, community-based movement is due to the willingness of volunteer medical and public health professionals to serve their communities in times of need. Without that generous offer of service, there would be no MRC.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions)

Who can volunteer?

Licensed active, inactive or retired health care professionals, such as: Physicians, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Nurses’ Assistants, Dentists, Pharmacists, Veterinarians, Laboratory Technicians and Emergency Medical Technicians.

Or...

Non-medical support personnel, skilled in areas such as: foreign language, communications, amateur radio operation, recruitment, marketing, dispatch, health education, patient registration and administrative support.
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What can I expect to do if I volunteer?
During a large-scale disaster/emergency you might offer medical support at emergency shelters, assist in the operation of mass immunization clinics, or support regular, established medical response professionals. You may also be asked assist with on-going public health needs such as helping with education and prevention services or support staffing in community health centers.
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What type of event would be considered a "large-scale emergency"?
Large-scale emergencies might include an influenza epidemic, act of terrorism, or a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, tornado or flood.
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What types of training are available to MRC volunteers?
All MRC volunteers need to undergo some form of orientation to the MRC, which includes an overview of the system in which the MRC's activities occur, whether in relation to emergency response or public health, or both.

Support/administrative volunteers receive guidance on how to perform their particular functions, which vary depending on the needs of particular communities. They may need to participate in practice drills if their duties interface with those of the front-line/direct-service volunteers. Overall, the training includes support skills training, communications, public speaking, and Incident Command System, or other local command systems.

Volunteers can also recieve training in basic first aid, CPR, and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training.
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What happens if I'm not available to volunteer all the time?
MRC volunteers do not have to be available all the time. Some volunteers may only be interested in making a minimal commitment during times of crisis or for other specific community needs. These preferences are respected, given that they can be accommodated by the MRC unit's mission and work plan.


IF YOU'RE INTERESTED
IN
VOLUNTEERING...

For more information or to request an application contact:
Matt Garner, MRC Coordinator
Moore County Health Dept.
P.O. Box 279
Carthage, NC 28327
Phone: (910) 947-3300
Fax: (910) 947-1663
mgarner@moorecountync.gov

You can also download a copy of the MRC application here. Then, just print and send your completed application via mail or fax to the above address/number.