Become a Livingston County Volunteer Today!

MRC volunteers are both medical, public health professionals AND community members without healthcare backgrounds who want to improve the health and safety of their communities.

Why is the MRC Needed?

The need for organized trained volunteers became apparent after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
MRC volunteers support emergency relief activities
After September 11t, MRC was established to provide a way to recruit, train, and activate volunteers to respond to community health needs during disasters and public health emergencies.

Support Livingston County Department of Health (LCDOH) clinics, such as vaccination (including rabies clinics), blood pressure, dispensing medications, and distribution of food.
Volunteer with our LCDOH programs including dog control, hospice, emergencies and community outreach.
Assist at support services: disaster call centers, family assistance centers, and reception/evacuation centers.
Help the County team with health-related emergencies such as natural disasters, severe weather, hazardous conditions, and mass casualties.
Provide first aid and medical support during community gatherings (such as 5Ks);
Help share community education and outreach at various events on emergency preparedness and other health topics.
Participate in free emergency preparedness and response training and exercises with County Department of Health staff.