Public Health Volunteer Response Team/Medical Reserve Corps-Unpaid

Who We Are

The Livingston Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network of medical and non-medical volunteers organized locally to improve the health and safety of our community. We train volunteers before emergencies occur so they can assist immediately.

Who Can Volunteer?

• Licensed, certified, or retired health professionals, including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, behavioral and mental health providers, EMTs, paramedics, dentists, veterinarians, and respiratory care therapists.
• Students studying to become healthcare professionals, including medical, nursing, pharmacy, public health, and other allied health professions.
• Non-medical personnel, such as interpreters, skilled workers, educators, caretakers, parents, clerical support, and more!

Requirements

• Complete the online application, onboarding, and orientation process.
• Provide and maintain updated contact information.
• Undergo a criminal background check (national, state, and DHHS).
• Submit copies of licenses, certifications, competencies, trainings (when applicable).
• Choose a volunteer level:
• Level 1 (Reserve): Deploy only for large scale events and/or exercises. Receive quarterly communications/newsletters. Stay up to date on required trainings (estimated 3-6 hours per year). Update profiles and accounts annually.
• Level 2 (Active): Deploy for small, medium or large events and/or exercises. Receive frequent communications and updates. Stay up to date on required trainings (estimated 3-6 hours per year). Join at least one volunteer support team. Participate in call-down drills. Attend at least one quarterly meeting. Update profile/accounts annually.

MRC Opportunities

• Say (Senior and Youth) LivReady: Teach youth and seniors how to prepare for emergencies and create household emergency plans.
• Stop the Bleed: Empower community members to make a difference in the event of life-threatening emergencies by teaching them the basic techniques of bleeding control. Instructors will teach how to properly apply tourniquets and pack wounds.
• General Outreach and Community Events: Represent the MRC at community events.

Contact Information

We accept volunteers of ALL skill levels! Volunteers do not need a medical license to join the team. However, to fill a medical role, volunteers must maintain active medical licensure within the state of Michigan and provide us with updated copies. Volunteers will be assigned to roles that best fit their skills, credentials, and experience. All volunteers have the right to refuse any deployment request.

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