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Mission Statement
The mission of the Shawnee County Medical Reserve Corps is to provide volunteer medical, mental health, and administrative support during local emergencies, and to promote health and wellness in the community.
What We Do
The Medical Reserve Corps provides an opportunity for volunteers with medical skills, mental health skills, and a variety of other specialties to provide support during a public health emergency in Shawnee County.
MRC volunteers are used in two capacities:
- Emergency
- Non-Emergency
You can find the classroom training schedule on the training page.
Our Site
You can find out more about us in the following pages:
- Background
- Events & Activities
- Training
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Links
- Non-Emergency Volunteering
- Public Health Emergencies
- Request Volunteers
- Who Can Volunteer
- Contacts
Newsletters
Volunteers
Here is some important information for volunteers or people considering volunteering:
MRC Videos
The Shawnee County Medical Reserve Corps video explains the MRC program and how volunteers are involved supporting public health (in about eight minutes). Also available in high- and low-definition WMV
Preparedness Plan
Use the following information to complete a preparedness plan:
- Fill out a Family Preparedness Guide.
- Sign and turn in the Family Preparedness Plan Certificate.
- Begin building your disaster kit.