FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4/20/2026
Media Contact: Brookie Crawford, brookie.crawford@vdh.virginia.gov
Prince William Health District Recognizes Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers During National Volunteer Week
PRINCE WILLIAM, Va. – The Prince William Health District is proud to recognize its Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteers during National Volunteer Week, held April 19–25. This week is a time to honor the people who give their time and skills to help keep our communities healthy and safe.
In 2025, the Greater Prince William MRC gave more than 1600 hours of their time to support public health in Prince William Health District. In recent months, MRC volunteers have provided interactions with vulnerable residents; trained the community in emergency preparedness and life-saving skills such as CPR, Stop the Bleed, and Mental Health First Aid; conducted survey outreach for the 2025 Community Health Assessment (CHA); and provided administrative support and public health communication for the Community Healthcare Coalition of Greater Prince William.
“MRC volunteers are force multipliers in public health and emergency preparedness. By teaching the community these important skills, we increase our collective resilience in an emergency. We could not do this work without the support of our volunteers,” said Amy Feinberg, Coordinator for the GPW MRC.
Created in 2002; the MRC is a national network of volunteers made up of medical and non-medical community members who support public health. Virginia has 25 local MRC units with more than 22,000 volunteers. These volunteers help with many public health needs, from daily outreach to major emergencies.
While National Volunteer Week lasts only seven days, the work of MRC volunteers is felt all year long. Their service helps protect health, support emergency response and strengthen community resilience.
Anyone who wants to give back to our community can join the MRC. To get started, register at Virginia Volunteer Health System or learn more by contacting Prince William Health District at Amy.Feinberg@vdh.virginia.gov or 703-789-5826.
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