{"id":16436,"date":"2025-12-02T15:18:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T20:18:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/?page_id=16436"},"modified":"2025-12-02T15:18:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T20:18:56","slug":"rhhd-invites-you-to-give-the-gift-of-time-for-giving-tuesday","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/public-relations-contacts\/archived-news-releases\/2025-regional-news-releases\/rhhd-invites-you-to-give-the-gift-of-time-for-giving-tuesday\/","title":{"rendered":"RHHD Invites You to Give the Gift of Time for Giving Tuesday\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>December 2, 2025<br \/>\n<strong>Media Contact:<\/strong> Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, <u><a href=\"mailto:bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov\">bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>RHHD Invites You to Give the Gift of Time for Giving Tuesday<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Volunteer with the Medical Reserve Corps<\/em><\/p>\n<p>RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 This <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.givingtuesday.org\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">Giving Tuesday<\/a><\/u>, Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage you to give one of the most meaningful gifts of all: your time. By joining the <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/mrc\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">Virginia Medical Reserve Corps<\/a><\/u> (MRC), you can make a lasting impact on public health and emergency preparedness right here at home.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGreater Richmond Medical Reserve Corps volunteers from many different backgrounds come together to help make our communities safer, stronger, and healthier,\u201d said Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Acting Local Health Emergency Coordinator Alyssa Lewis. \u201cVolunteering not only makes a difference in your community; it can also reduce your own stress and loneliness, provide a sense of purpose, improve your physical and mental health, and create lifelong friendships.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The MRC is a statewide network of volunteers who partner with RHHD year-round and step in during disasters and emergencies. Volunteers come from all walks of life. No medical degree is required. Whether you\u2019re a retiree looking to stay active, a student seeking service hours, or simply someone who wants to give back, there\u2019s a place for you in the MRC.<\/p>\n<p>As an MRC volunteer, you\u2019ll receive free lifesaving <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/mrc\/training\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">training<\/a><\/u>, 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.<\/p>\n<p>In RHHD, the MRC volunteers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support vaccination events for flu, COVID19, and school-required immunizations.<\/li>\n<li>Staff shelters and mobile clinics during storms and other emergencies.<\/li>\n<li>Teach hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED) use, and bleeding control skills.<\/li>\n<li>Assist with opioid response by leading Revive! training sessions.<\/li>\n<li>Staff first aid tents at marathons, races, and community celebrations.<\/li>\n<li>Assist with rabies vaccination clinics and drug takeback events.<\/li>\n<li>Provide administrative and call center support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This Giving Tuesday, share your time and talents with the MRC. Together, we can strengthen our communities and spread the gift of good health.<\/p>\n<p>Apply today at <u><a href=\"https:\/\/vvhs.vamrc.org\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">Virginia Volunteer Health<\/a><\/u> or learn more by contacting RHHD at 804-501-4532 or <u><a href=\"mailto:alyssa.lewis@vdh.virginia.gov\">alyssa.lewis@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <u><a href=\"https:\/\/rhhd.gov\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">rhhd.gov<\/a><\/u> for more health and safety information. Follow RHHD on Instagram (<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/richmondcity_hd\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">@richmondcity_hd<\/a><\/u>) and <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RichmondHenricoHealthDistricts\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">Facebook<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em># # #<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>December 2, 2025 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov RHHD Invites You to Give the Gift of Time for Giving Tuesday Volunteer with the Medical Reserve Corps RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 This Giving Tuesday, Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage you to give one of the most meaningful gifts of all: your time. 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