Medical Reserve Corps

Who can volunteer?

There are two types of MRC volunteers.

Medical and health care professionals from all health occupations to include practicing, non-practicing, and retired. These volunteers include:

Physicians
Physician Assistants
Nurse Practitioners
Nurses (RN's and LPN's)
Nurses Aides
Pharmacists
Mental Health professional
Veterinarians
Other allied health professionals

Non-Medical volunteers are essential to the emergency health care and disaster response. All community members could be used depending on the type of event the MRC is responding to. Support volunteers include:

Administrative staff
Educators
Public health officials
Clergy
Mortuary professionals
Environmental engineers
Construction workers
Interpreters
Many others

What area does the Western Tidewater and NE North Carolina unit cover?
The unit is responsible for responding to the needs of:

City of Suffolk, VA
City of Franklin, VA
Southampton County, VA
Isle of Wight County, VA
Hertford County, NC
Gates County, NC

Benefits of Volunteering

Receive priority vaccination/medication during a health emergency
Free training
Hands on drills and exercises
Disaster and emergency response preparedness
Learn about local emergency procedures and planning

Requirements for Volunteers

Must be 18 years or older
Must be available to respond in case of health emergency or disaster
Must attend orientation session
Must be willing to submit to a background check

Is their liability coverage for MRC volunteers?

Click here to download a summary sheet for Liability Legislation for MRC Volunteers in VA and NC.