Volunteers Building Strong, Healthy,
and Prepared Communities
The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) was founded by the federal government shortly after 9/11, for the purpose of establishing teams of local volunteer medical professionals and laypersons that can contribute their skills and expertise during times of community need, such as influenza pandemic, natural disasters, or bioterrorism.
Carroll County Medical Reserve Corps Mission
To establsh and maintain teams of active and retired medical professionals, laypersons and public health professionals to serve the citizens of Carroll County by augmenting medical support functions during times of local or regional public health exigencies.
Goals & Objectives
Tiered System of Volunteering
A goal of the CMRC program is to create an atmosphere that works well for all members and ensures we are prepared in the event of a large-scale public health emergency.
Carroll County Medical Reserve Corps Mission
To establsh and maintain teams of active and retired medical professionals, laypersons and public health professionals to serve the citizens of Carroll County by augmenting medical support functions during times of local or regional public health exigencies.
Goals & Objectives
- Recruit, enroll and maintain a group of medical and non-medical volunteers sufficient to support staffing of mass vaccination/mass prophylaxis sites in Carroll County.
- Develop and maintain a framework to match volunteers' skills with the community's need, including medical surge capacity.
- Provide opportunities for volunteers to assist with non-emergency public health awareness campaigns.
- Deliver comprehensive training opportunities to volunteers through simulation exercises, classroom training and access to online education resources.
- Foster a culture of acceptance, recognition of the value of volunteers, and utilization of volunteer staffing throughout Carroll County.
- Create a framework of support that will sustain the MRC over time.
Tiered System of Volunteering
A goal of the CMRC program is to create an atmosphere that works well for all members and ensures we are prepared in the event of a large-scale public health emergency.
- Tier One volunteers choose to be available only in the event of a large-scale public health emergency. Typically, a tier one volunteer does not have much time available to attend pre-event training exercises. In the event of CCMRC activation, tier one volunteers will be provided "just-in-time" on-site training on the first day of activation.
- Tier Two volunteers are interested in obtaining pre-event training, participating in exercises, and may choose to volunteer in non-emergency public health functions upon request. In essence, the tier two volunteer exhibits an active interest in CCMRC functions and a willingness to participate in events.
- Tier Three volunteers are interested in accepting a leadership role within the CCMRC. Most tier three volunteers will be assigned to positions within the Incident Command System (ICS) structure. Tier three volunteers may choose to participate in planning meetings and exercises, and may choose to participate in non-emergency public health functions upon request.