The Richmond City Medical Reserve Corps is one of over 400 units that are part of the national Medical Reserve Corps program under the direction of the Office of the U. S. Surgeon General. MRC units are community based and function as a way to locally organize and utilize volunteers who want to help supplement existing emergency and public health resources in their community.
The purpose of the Richmond MRC unit is to:
MRC Volunteers may be called upon to dispense medications, administer vaccinations, provide care to evacuees living in emergency shelters, or assist in many other ways. MRC Volunteers may be healthcare professionals (such as physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, veterinarians, x-ray technicians, certified nurses aides, etc.), administrative professionals (such as medical office managers, clerical staff, etc.), or lay persons who can help in other ways.
The Richmond City MRC will operate and function as a part of the Greater Richmond Medical Reserve Corps and will partner with the MRC’s in Chickahominy, Henrico and Chesterfield Health Districts to provide training opportunities and mutual aid to one another during times of disaster.
Membership in the Richmond City Medical Reserve Corps requires the following:
A. Completed application
B. Volunteer Orientation and Initial Training
C. Up-to-date contact information on file
Once the initial orientation and training is completed, the Corp member will be able to attend a variety of elective training opportunities/exercises that will be offered during the year.
Please take a moment to review our training schedule, read our FAQ’s and/or register to volunteer with the Richmond City Medical Reserve Corps.
Richmond City Medical Reserve Corps
400 E Cary Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Office: 804-205-3737
Email: Amy.Vincent@vdh.virginia.gov
