Eastern Shore Medical Reserve Corps Needs Volunteers

The Eastern Shore Medical Reserve Corps (ESMRC) is a force of dedicated volunteers who stand ready to support our community in the event of a public health emergency. Each of the 173 volunteers are 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 the Eastern Shore.  In addition, to keep our volunteers engaged year-round, the ESMRC help augment local emergency management by providing first aid units at community events.  We are able to set up a non-life-threatening medical unit, along with a heat related misting unit or warming tent.

We are currently looking for interested volunteers.

Why Volunteer?

You Never Know When Your Community Might Need You.

The success of our response to a large-scale public health event, such as a pandemic or bioterrorism attack, depends on how quickly and effectively we can mobilize MRC volunteers.

The Eastern Shore Medical Reserve Corps actively improves and protects our community’s public health by supporting our local Virginia Department of Health and emergency responders, providing:

• Public health and safety education.
• Emergency and preventative medical services to the community at large.
• Volunteer emergency preparedness training and exercises.
• Coordination with local, state and national response to terrorism attacks and natural disasters.
• Staffing support for emergency shelters.
• Dispensing sites for medications and vaccinations.

To become an Eastern Shore Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer, please submit an application at www.vamrc.org.  For additional information, contact ellen.archer@vdh.virginia.gov.