December 2, 2025
Media Contact: Dr. Zelalem Attlee, Zelalem.Attlee@vdh.virginia.gov
The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Invites You to Give the Gift of Time for Giving Tuesday
Volunteer with the Medical Reserve Corps.
WARRENTON, Va. – This Giving Tuesday, Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District encourages you to give one of the most meaningful gifts of all: your time. By joining the Virginia Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), you can make a lasting impact on public health and emergency preparedness right here at home.
“Giving Tuesday reminds us that the greatest gift we can offer is our time. Volunteering with the Medical Reserve Corps strengthens the health and resilience of our entire community,” said Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Director J. Carr, M.D. “I’m grateful for every neighbor who steps forward to serve.”
The MRC is a statewide network of volunteers who partner with Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District year‑round and step in during disasters and emergencies. Volunteers come from all walks of life. No medical degree required. Whether you’re a retiree looking to stay active, a student seeking service hours, or simply someone who wants to give back, there’s a place for you in the MRC.
As an MRC volunteer, you’ll receive free lifesaving training, gain valuable skills, and connect with new friends while serving your community. From health fairs to emergency response efforts, volunteers help keep families safe and healthy.
In Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District, the MRC volunteers:
- Support vaccination events for flu, COVID‑19, and back‑to‑school immunizations.
- Staff shelters and mobile clinics during storms and other emergencies.
- Teach CPR, AED use, and bleeding control skills.
- Assist with opioid response by leading Revive! training sessions.
- Staff first aid tents at marathons, races, and community celebrations.
This Giving Tuesday, share your time and talents with the MRC. Together, we can strengthen our communities and spread the gift of good health.
Apply today at Virginia Volunteer Health or learn more by contacting Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District at www.rrhd.org.
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