Non-Emergency Volunteering

Non-Emergency Volunteering MRC volunteers are asked to contribute a minimum of 4 hours per year in a non-emergency activity.

Events/Activities

Medical Reserve Corps volunteers will be available as “ambassadors” for public health in the community. Volunteers may assist with events and activities such as:

• Flu clinics
• Take patient medical history and vitals
• Children’s health screenings
• Health Fairs
• Immunization campaigns
• Medical records and supplies
• Help patients get prescription medications
• Interpretation/Translation
• Dental Clinic

Education

Volunteers can also provide community and patient education on a variety of health-related topics:

• Diabetes education
• Smoking cessation
• Prescription drug education
• Maintaining healthy weight
• Mental health issues
• Patient education on specific health programs
• Good hand washing, dental hygiene, and nutrition
• Emergency preparedness
• Other specialized topics based on volunteer expertise

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