When Howard County Needs Support, Volunteers Step Up. Become an MRC Volunteer.
Vision: A strong and collaborative network of dedicated volunteers committed to building resilient communities, reducing disaster risks, and enhancing preparedness for a safer and more resilient Howard County, Maryland.
Mission: To train, organize and deploy a network of volunteers in response to the health needs of Howard County in order to assist the local community during public health initiatives and emergencies through the rapid and coordinated activation of trained and credentialed volunteers.
Goals: Recruit and Retain Diverse Professionals, Emergency Preparedness and Response Training, Public Health and Safety Advocacy.
Our Medical Reserve Corps
The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Program was officially launched as a national, community-based movement in July 2002.
These medical and non-medical volunteers assist with a multitude of things from preparing for and responding to extreme weather conditions, such as hurricanes, blizzards, and floods, as well as other emergencies affecting public health, such as disease outbreaks.
MRC volunteers are a valuable part of the health department. Volunteers dedicate their time to: update information, attend community events, teach classes, answer phones and greet visitors, organize supplies and materials, and many other tasks. Volunteers can choose their level of participation.
The MRC also plans community health activities that promote healthy habits.
For more information or questions, call 410-313-6284 or email at HoCoMRC@howardcountymd.gov
Ready to become a Maryland Responds MRC Volunteer?
The Road to Readiness (R2R) is a five-step process that must be completed to become a volunteer with the Maryland Responds Medical Reserve Corps.
To be eligible to participate:
- Complete Your Responder Profile
Create or complete your Maryland Responds responder profile and provide your required information. - Complete Maryland Responds Orientation Training
Log in to your responder profile and complete the required Maryland Responds Orientation Training. - Submit the Liability & Confidentiality Form
Complete and submit the required Liability & Confidentiality Form. - Submit Your Photo for Your ID Badge
Upload a photo to be used for your Maryland Responds identification badge. - Submit Your Uniform Size
Return to the Training tab on your responder profile and select “Add Training Course.” Choose “R2R Step #5,” enter your shirt size (S–XXL), and click “Save Changes.”
Once you have completed all five steps, you will be ready to participate as a Ready Responder in the Maryland Responds Medical Reserve Corps.
Need Help?
For assistance with the Road to Readiness or to check your responder status, contact the Maryland Responds State Program at mdresponds.health@maryland.gov.
For additional information about Maryland Responds, visit: https://health.maryland.gov/mdr/pages/home.aspx
Volunteer Opportunities!
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Howard County MRC volunteers may be able to assist your organization with an upcoming event. Complete this request form to let us know what your needs are and you will receive a response within 72 hours from our team with the next steps. Submissions must be completed at least 2 weeks before the event. Questions should be emailed to hocomrc@howardcountymd.gov.
Criteria to qualify for MRC assistance:
- The requesting agency provides a service which promotes or supports public health initiatives in Howard County.
- The event for which assistance is being sought does not conflict with other planned HCMRC activities.
- The requesting agency’s mission may not conflict with the mission of the HCHD, or the HC MRC.
Examples of Public Health Initiatives:
- Health Fairs
- School-based flu vaccinations
- Outreach initiatives
- Community education