Mission Statement
Dedicated to establishing teams of local volunteer Medical and public health professionals to contribute their skills and expertise through the year as well as during times of community need.
Thinking of becoming a Volunteer?
The Marlborough Board of Health is seeking individuals who are interested in joining a Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). A Medical Reserve Corps is made up of volunteers who assist in preparing for and responding to public health emergencies. The MRC may also be called upon to help during the year with routine events (e.g. Annual Flu Clinic, Health Fair, or Public Health Outreach).
Benefits of volunteering with the placeCityMarlborough Medical Reserve Corps:
1. Serve your family, friends, neighbors and loved ones in your town and beyond
2. Be part of a team trained to provide medical, public, and mental health support during an emergency
3. Network with other medical and public health professionals, as part of a critically important and specialized team
4. Participate in initiatives that enhance and strengthen public health such as vaccination and health education programs
5. An MRC trained volunteer could be part of a team mobilized during a national emergency such as Hurricane Katrina
6. Free training and continuing education credits – learn about:
- Personal safety in emergency situations
- Sheltering
- Emergency management
- Incident Command System
- Become familiar with existing local emergency plans, procedures, and facilities
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