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216 people are interested
Support Public Health: Become a Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer!
ORGANIZATION: Greater Prince William MRC
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216 people are interested
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 800 community-based units and over 300,000 volunteers located throughout the United States and its territories.
MRC volunteers donate their time and expertise to:
- Prepare for and respond to emergencies
- Promote healthy living throughout the year
- Participate in initiatives that enhance public health such as vaccination and health education programs
- Supplement existing emergency and public health resources
MRC volunteers include medical professionals such as physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, veterinarians, epidemiologists, along with many other community members, such as interpreters, social workers, chaplains, teachers, office workers, legal advisors, EMS, law enforcement and many others who can fill key support positions. We can use anyone!
Why Volunteer?
You never know when your community might need you.
The success of our response to a large-scale public health event, such as a pandemic or bioterrorism attack, depends on how quickly and effectively we can mobilize MRC volunteers
As an MRC volunteer, you'll learn about personal and community preparedness, public health and emergency management. You'll also have opportunities to learn life-saving skills that anyone can use, and leadership skills and communication skills you can use anywhere!
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About Greater Prince William MRC
Location:
8470 Kao Circle, Manassas, VA 20110, US
Mission Statement
The Greater Prince William Medical Reserve Corps (GPW MRC) is a force of dedicated medical and non-medial volunteers who are trained and ready to respond to emergencies that impact public health such as disease outbreaks, bio-terrorist events, or natural disasters. GPW MRC volunteers use their unique skills to serve the Prince William County and cities of Manassas and Manassas Park communities and are critical to supporting the Prince William Health District mission of A Community of Healthy People and a Healthy Environment.
Description
The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network of local groups of volunteers committed to improving the health, safety and resiliency of their communities. MRC volunteers include medical and public health professionals, as well as other professionals and community members interested in strengthening the public health infrastructure and improving the preparedness and response capabilities of their local jurisdiction. MRC units identify, screen, train and organize the volunteers, and utilize them to support routine public health activities and augment preparedness and response efforts.
The Greater Prince William Medical Reserve Corps recruits for practicing, retired or otherwise employed medical professionals, as well as, community members with non-medical skills. Physicians, pharmacists, nurses, epidemiologists, dentists, and paramedics are just a sampling of the medical community that has been tapped for service. Clergy, translators, administrative assistants, IT personnel, and other members without a medical background are also encouraged to consider becoming a part of our unit.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Manassas, VA 20110
DATE POSTED
June 21, 2024
SKILLS
- Disaster Response
- Mental Health
- Safety & Disaster Education
- First Aid / CPR
- Nursing
- Administrative Support
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Approximately 2 hours of required training to start; no minimum time commitment; opportunities vary; there is no set schedule