The MRC is a group of volunteers, both medical and non-medical, that are called on in the case of a public health emergency. We offer free trainings, some great opportunities to get exposed to the world of public health, and exercises on emergency preparedness.
Some examples of events that MRC volunteers help with are:
· Assisting during vaccine clinics· Staffing shelters during natural disasters
· Participating in hospital and health department emergency drills
There are no hour requirements, so you can be as involved as you want, and this is a great opportunity to develop leadership qualities while participating in a nationally recognized organization!
If anyone would like to sign up, you can go to http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/
Contact samantha.chao@vdh.virginia.gov with any questions!
