Who
Can Volunteer?
The Medical Reserve Corps needs people with all kinds
of skills to perform a wide variety of duties. Practicing, retired,
or otherwise employed medical professionals, such as doctors,
nurses, emergency medical technicians, pharmacists, nurses'
assistants, veterinarians and others with medical training are
encouraged to volunteer. The Medical Reserve Corps also seeks
clergy and mental health professionals. |
CLICK
HERE
to download a Volunteer Application.
CLICK
HERE
to download an application if you have
MEDICAL or MENTAL HEALTH training.
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What
Will The Medical Reserve Corps Do In An Emergency?
Large-scale
emergencies can quickly overwhelm the resources of the community,
especially within the first 12 to 72 hours. MRC volunteers will
be activated to assist in implementation of specific disaster response
plans. The role of the Medical Reserve Corps will change, depending
on the type, severity and geographic area of the emergency.
Some of the roles that could be filled by MRC teams include:
 Assisting with
receiving and distribution of medical supplies and equipment from
the Strategic National Stockpile.
Staffing vaccine
clinics.
Providing medical
care in alternate care facilities, in the event that the hospital
infrastructure is damaged or overwhelmed.
Where
Will I Volunteer?
Because
the Medical Reserve Corps of West Georgia serves a twelve-county
area, volunteers may be needed anywhere within the area, or may
even be asked to assist in another district. Volunteers may specify
which county or counties they wish to volunteer in and whether they
would be willing to assist in another district. All participation
in emergency response activities is voluntary.
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