The MRC provides an organized way for medical and public health volunteers to put their skills and expertise to work during emergencies and throughout the year.
MRC units participate in a variety of activities based on the unit’s mission and community’s needs.
H1N1 Swine Flu Outbreak, April - May: MRC volunteers are staffing public information and emergency operation centers.
Measles Outbreak in National Capitol Region: Prince William, Arlington and Alexandria MRC volunteers staffed public information call centers.
Rabies & Disaster Preparedness Clinic: Peninsula MRC volunteers provided free Rabies vaccinations to animals and emergency preparedness education to community members.
Mobile Treatment Tent Exercise: Richmond City MRC volunteers set-up the treatment tent and demonstrated how it would be utilized.
Health Screenings: Peninsula MRC volunteers visited multiple senior living residences and provided BP screenings.
You may choose to only support daily public health activities, emergencies or both. We understand that your work and personal commitments will determine your availability. There are training requirements for MRC volunteers. Training is offered in a classroom setting, via CD ROM, self-guided study materials and online. It certainly is our hope, that when you are needed you will be trained and ready.
Thank You for Volunteering to Protect the Health of Virginia!
