Boston Medical Reserve Corps

Cause Area

  • Community
  • Crisis Support
  • Health & Medicine

Location

Boston Public Health CommissionOffice of Public Health PreparednessBoston, MA 02118 United States

Organization Information

Mission Statement

The mission of the Boston Medical Reserve Corps is to protect the health of Boston residents, particularly the most vulnerable, by recruiting and training a corps of both clinical and non-clinical volunteers able to assist in response to a public health emergency.

Description

MRC volunteers assist in response efforts during a public health or medical emergency by: Administering vaccines or medications to people at risk for becoming ill, providing logistical support, ensuring smooth clinic operations, assisting with patient support, providing essential communication and support. The BMRC welcomes individuals from a variety of different disciplines including: Public health professionals; epidemiologists and health educators, practicing or retired physicians, nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, muscular therapists, social workers, medical interpreters, and others, students and faculty in the medical, public health, mental health and other health professions, community members, and anyone interested in making a difference!

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