The Virginia Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a force of dedicated volunteers who
stand ready to support the community in the event of a public health emergency.
Each of the 31 local MRC units is comprised of teams of medical and public
health professionals who, along with interested community members, volunteer
their skills, expertise and time to support ongoing public health initiatives
and assist during emergencies throughout Virginia. 
Anyone can volunteer
Whatever your experience or training, your community needs
you. In Virginia there are 31 MRC units and more than 12,500 volunteers.
Because each community has different needs, the MRC units throughout Virginia
vary in structure and activities. Click
here to learn about the local MRC unit in your area.Virginia MRC units participate in a variety of activities
o H1N1 Flu Pandemic, 2009-2010: Over 2,000 VA MRC volunteers
staffed vaccination clinics, public information inquiry phone lines and
emergency operation centers. The total
value of volunteer efforts for H1N1 was over $825,000!
o Health Screenings: VA MRC volunteers continue to provide
free health screenings at senior living residences, homeless shelters and
community events.
o Medical Surge: VA
MRC units augment hospital and emergency medical service operations by staffing
basic and advanced life support tents at large community events such as the
Battle of Bull Run in Manassas and the Blue Angels Air Show in Lynchburg.
o Seasonal Flu Vaccinations:
Yearly, VA MRC volunteers support school and community based seasonal
flu vaccination clinics for at risk populations.
o Tornado Response:
Eastern region MRC volunteers provided tetanus shots, health information
and first aid to community members after the 2008 Tornados in Suffolk.
o Rabies & Disaster Preparedness Clinic: Eastern region
MRC volunteers provided free rabies vaccinations to animals and emergency
preparedness education to community members.
