Shawnee County Medical Reserve Corps

The Medical Reserve Corps provides an opportunity for volunteers with medical skills, mental health skills, and a variety of other specialties to provide support during an emergency in Shawnee County. The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a component of Citizen Corps, under the USA Freedom Corps initiated by President Bush. In 2001, the President called for all local citizens to serve in their communities, devoting 4,000 hours of time in volunteer service to others. The volunteers are local citizens, who will devote their time and effort to their local community.

Provide volunteer medical, mental health and administrative support during local emergencies, and promote health and wellness in the community.