Volunteer for the Livingston Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)

Emergencies can happen at any time. Livingston MRC trains volunteers before an emergency happens so that they can help as soon as possible.

The MRC is a national network of medical and non-medical volunteers organized locally to improve the health and safety of our community. Livingston County has a well-trained group of residents who stand ready to support the community in the event of an emergency or disaster. Team members are provided with a variety of trainings, exercises, and real deployment opportunities to build skills and stay engaged.

We are looking for medical and non-medical volunteers to join our team!

Who We Are:

Our team utilizes local residents who want to donate their time and expertise to prepare for and respond to emergencies and to support ongoing preparedness initiatives to improve the health and safety of our community. MRC volunteers include a range of medically trained and non-medical professionals as well as other community members. Our team deploys locally within Livingston County but if requested, may deploy within the state of Michigan for a larger incident.

Who Can Volunteer?

Anyone 18 years of age and older may apply. Everyone has skills to bring to the team! Our team includes volunteers who are:

• Licensed, certified, or retired health professionals, including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, behavioral and mental health providers, EMTs, paramedics, dentists, veterinarians, and respiratory care therapists.
• Students studying to become healthcare professionals including medical, nursing, pharmacy, public health, and other allied health professions. Students without medical credentials will be assigned as a non-medical volunteer until credential or license is obtained.
• Non-medical personnel, such as interpreters, skilled workers, educators, caretakers, parents, clerical support, and more!

Requirements:

To become a member of the team, volunteers need to:

• Complete the online application, onboarding, and orientation process
• Provide and maintain updated contact information
• Undergo a criminal background check (national, state, and DHHS)
• Submit copies of licenses, certifications, competencies, trainings (when applicable)
• Choose a volunteer level
  • Level 1 (Reserve):
    • Deploy only for large scale events and/or exercises
    • Receive quarterly communications/newsletters
    • Stay up to date on required trainings (estimated 3-6 hours per year)
    • Update profiles and accounts annually
  • Level 2 (Active):
    • Deploy for small, medium or large events and/or exercises
    • Receive frequent communications and updates
    • Stay up to date on required trainings (estimated 3-6 hours per year)
    • Join at least one volunteer support team
    • Participate in call-down drills
    • Attend at least one quarterly meeting
    • Update profile/accounts annually

We accept volunteers of ALL skill levels! Volunteers do not need a medical license to join the team. However, to fill a medical role, volunteers must maintain active medical licensure within the state of Michigan and provide us with updated copies. Volunteers will be assigned to roles that best fit their skills, credentials, and experience. All volunteers have the right to refuse any deployment request.

MRC Opportunities

The list below details different MRC volunteer teams within the Livingston MRC.

• Senior and Youth (SAY) LivReady: Teach youth and seniors how to prepare for emergencies and create household emergency plans.
• Stop the Bleed: Empower community members to make a difference in the event of life-threatening emergency by teaching them the basic techniques of bleeding control. Instructors will teach how to properly apply tourniquets and pack wounds.
• General Outreach and Community Events: Represent the MRC at community events.
• More!

For questions, please contact Grace Dennis at gdennis@livgov.com.