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22 people are interested
Medical Reserve Corps
ORGANIZATION: Wayne County Medical Reserve Corps
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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22 people are interested
The Wayne County Medical Reserve Corps provides opportunities for health care professionals and others to support public health initiatives and respond to local emergencies. The MRC is open to both medical and non-medical volunteers.
Members will train along side the public health department staff to learn how to help provide the essential services in times of an emergency. Some of these functions are
- 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
If interested, please contact waynemrcinfo@waynecounty.com or visit our website for more information www.waynecounty.com/MRC
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