The Natick Board of Health organized the Natick Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) in 2007 as part of the national Medical Reserve Corps Program. The Natick MRC was formed to promote community public health and safety in three key areas:
Public Health Emergencies – events that threaten public health, such as a disease outbreak or toxic chemical release.
Mass Casualty Incidents – disasters that cause injury or threats to large numbers of people. These can include a building collapse, fire, storm, flood, or other event that displaces groups of residents that must be moved to emergency shelters.
Community Service Activities – opportunities to foster the well-being of local residents, such as health fairs, blood pressure clinics or training programs.
There is a place in the Natick MRC for all interested volunteers! Volunteers are provided valuable training free of charge, and continuing education credits are available. For more information, call the Board of Health at 508-647-6460 or visit www.natickma.gov/health and click Medical Reserve Corps.
Below are only a few examples of needed volunteer skills:
Medical, Dental and Mental Health Professionals
Veterinary Professionals
Public Health Professionals
Administrative/Clerical Support
IT Support
Translators/Interpreters
Child Care
Issue Date:
June, 2017
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