FAQ's About MRC

What is the Medical Reserve Corps?
MRC Volunteers supplement existing local emergency  and public health resources in times of community  need, and include volunteers such as physicians,  nurses, pharmacists, dentists, and epidemiologists, amongst other medical and public health professionals.  Other community members such as chaplains, and  general office workers play additional vital support roles.

What might I be asked to do?
Volunteers might be called on to assist in the distribution of medications or vaccines at Points of Dispensing also known as a POD or supplement Special Needs Shelter staffing or provide hospital surge capacity during a catastrophic disaster. Additionally volunteers might support community preparedness education, sort/distribute supplies, data entry, assist people with forms, interpretation/translation and participate in local public health initiatives. Volunteers will not be asked to do things that they are not trained for or comfortable performing.

If I volunteer, what is the time commitment?
A very basic level of training is required. Each volunteer determines their involvement based on availability and interest. A few hours to a few days. Most of the training is on line and you can choose what activities you want to participate in.

What is my liability as a MRC volunteer?
When deployed by a County Health Department, volunteers are protected from liability under Florida Sovereign Immunity Statutes and workers' compensation insurance is provided.