Volunteer Opportunities

Medical Reserve Corp (MRC)

Who We Are

The mission of the Sedgwick County Medical Reserve Corps (SCMRC) is to serve citizens and communities throughout Sedgwick County by establishing local teams of volunteers to promote healthy living throughout the year and prepare for and respond to public health emergencies.

What We Do

The Sedgwick County MRC (SCMRC) is primarily designed to assist and supplement the existing emergency medical response and public health systems. However, SCMRC volunteers and resources may be utilized in non-emergency situations as well. SCMRC volunteers are encouraged to promote and participate in public health initiatives, community health outreach programs.

MRC Activities

Examples of activities that MRC volunteers participate in and support:

• Emergency preparedness and response trainings and exercises
• Emergency shelter operations and medical care
• Disaster medical and behavioral health support
• Medical facility surge support
• Mass dispensing efforts (e.g., medication, water, other supplies)
• Disease testing and surveillance
• Community vaccination clinics
• Veterinary care
• Support services to disaster call centers, family assistance centers, and reception/evacuation centers
• Emergency operations center and communications support
• Patient movement support
• Search and rescue operations
• Disaster clean-up and recovery support
• First aid and medical support during large public gatherings
• Community education and outreach
• Emergency preparedness and response planning, logistical support, administrative support
• And more...
  
  

To learn more and sign up please visit our website at https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/health/medical-reserve-corps/.