- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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14 people are interested
Be a Hometown Hero
ORGANIZATION: Wayne County Medical Reserve Corps
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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14 people are interested
The Wayne County MRC provides opportunities for health care professionals and others to support public health initiatives and respond to local emergencies. Even if you are not a health care professional, consider becoming a part of our team. Imagine yourself participating in any of the following activities:
DURING AN EMERGENCY
- Assisting with mass distribution of pharmaceuticals
- Supporting surveillance and notification efforts
- Delivering health education materials/information
- Supporting medical functional needs in a shelter or alternate care site
DURING TIMES OF NON-EMERGENCY
- Train and exercise on emergency response skills
- Distributing emergency preparedness information
- Gain additional CE/CEUs for Nurses, Physicians, EMS, and EMT.
Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the year, so you can participate as often or a little as your schedule will allow.
Please sign up now to be prepared to help later.
For information about the MRC, visit our website at http://waynecounty.com/MRC
For questions, contact Tom Barnes at (734) 727-7208 or tbarnes1@waynecounty.com
More opportunities with Wayne County Medical Reserve Corps
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Wayne County Medical Reserve Corps
Location:
33030 Van Born Road, Wayne, MI 48184, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Wayne County Medical Reserve Corps is to support the emergency preparedness program of the county’s Department of Health, Veterans & Community Wellness - Wellness Services Division.
Description
The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network of volunteers, organized locally to improve the health and safety of their communities. The MRC network comprises over 1,000 community-based units and more than 200,000 volunteers located through the United States and its territories. MRC volunteers include medical and public health professionals, as well as other community members without healthcare backgrounds. MRC units engage their volunteers to strengthen public health, improve emergency response capabilities, and build community resiliency. They prepare for and respond to natural disasters and other emergencies affecting public health.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
500 Griswold St.Detroit, MI 48226
DATE POSTED
March 25, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18