MRC Volunteer Duties

“MRC volunteers play vital roles in helping alleviate suffering, distributing health-related equipment, medication and materials, working in alternative care site shelters and bringing order and assistance to the chaos of disaster.”

Assignments depend on a variety of factors that each volunteer brings to the program, such as licensure, physical ability, skills, areas of interest, and training.  We match your skills to what needs to be accomplished during a disaster.

Here are some examples of what MRC volunteers may be asked to do:

• Licensed medical professionals including physicians and nurses:

  • Working in triage

  • Providing medical  care

  • Monitoring patients

  • Administering Mass immunizations

  • Staffing special-needs shelters

     

• Additional skilled healthcare workers:

  • Assisting Health Department workers distribute medication or with a phone bank

  • Distribution of pharmaceuticals, antidotes, and other medical supplies

     

• Non-healthcare, lay volunteers assisting healthcare teams with:

  • Accounting

  • Record-keeping

  • Logistics

  • Assisting in coordinating and promoting safety in both volunteers and residents affected by an emergency.

  • Record-keeping