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If you are interested in becoming a Norfolk County 8 MRC volunteer, please contact norfolkcounty8@gmail.com!

Note: We will be transitioning to MA Responds at the end of August, 2020. Please continue to reach out to our email address for additional information!

What is the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)?

The Norfolk County-8 MRC is a community based group of volunteers who assist local public health departments to promote healthy living as well as to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergency events

Who Should Join?

ANYONE can volunteer! Whatever your experience or training; medical or non-medical, MRCs needs you!

Public Health Professionals

Epidemiologists • Health Educators

Practicing, Retired or Otherwise Employed Health Professionals and Students

Physicians • Nurses • Pharmacists • Dentists • Nursing Assistants • Veterinarians • Respiratory Therapists

Others Who are Interested in Assisting their Community

Including social workers, interpreters, chaplains, and those who can provide support and administrative assistance

What Can You Expect from the MRC?

Free training and educational opportunities
Identification cards which clearly identify you as part of our team
Networking opportunities with other Brookline residents
Valuable experience in public health awareness

* MRC volunteers may receive Continuing Education Unites (CEUs) upon completion of training courses

What Might MRC Volunteers Do?

Norfolk County-8 MRC Volunteers may be called upon to assist with: Natural Disasters (hurricanes, winter storms), Terrorism, Bioterrorism or Infectious Disease Outbreaks

Norfolk County-8 MRC Volunteers may be asked to:

Apply medical care (within your level of expertise)
Dispense medication
Provide language and interpretation services
Offer administrative support
Greet residents
Health promotion
Flu clinics (provide assistance)
Health education community
Health fairs