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Chelan-Douglas Medical Reserve Corps

Chelan-Douglas Medical Reserve Corps

Welcome

The Chelan-Douglas Medical Reserve Corps is part of a Nation-wide network of community-based, civilian volunteers established to help build public health response and capacity within the community.  The MRC was formed after the September 11, 2001 attacks as a way for citizen volunteers to aid after a crisis.  To date, the MRC is a network of over 300,000 amazing volunteers throughout the United States.  The Chelan-Douglas Medical Reserve Corps was establish by Chelan-Douglas Health District and received approval by ASPR in December 2023.

Join our team!

Who can Join?

  • Must be over the age of 18
  • Complete a criminal background check
  • Have an active phone number

What Would I do?

Volunteers with the CDMRC will participate in a variety of emergent and non-emergent operations. Assignments can vary widely based on volunteer availability and the nature of the situation. As a volunteer, you will always have the ability to accept or decline the assignment.  CDMRC volunteers will prepare for and respond to public health emergencies by completing a variety of activities within the local emergency health systems in Chelan and Douglas counties. 

How Can I Make a Difference?

Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers will participate in activities, such as: 

  • Community Shelter Support
  • Health Screeners
  • Medicator-Vaccinator
  • Mass prophylaxis/vaccine clinics and PODS (Point of Distribution sites)
  • Special Needs Leaders or Assistants
  • Triage, treatment, tracking and transport coordinators
  • Teach “Stop the Bleed” 
  • Staff First Aid Stations
  • Participate in Preparedness exercises and events
  • Network with Community Members
  • Provide outreach to support community preparedness activities

Volunteers will develop practical knowledge about the scenarios you may face in a disaster or emergency.  

How do I Join?

To register to become a Chelan-Douglas Medical Reserve Corps volunteer, applicants must complete the following: 

  • Submit the CDMRC Interest form
  • Complete a CDMRC Volunteer Application
  • Register via the Washington State Emergency Registry of Volunteers (WASERV) https://www.waserv.org/
  • Complete required training
  • Complete Emergency Worker Registration
  • Complete a Criminal Background Check
  • Read the CDRMC handbook
  • Sign required forms (confidentiality statement, photography release, etc.)
  • Complete a Confidentiality Statement

Training, Classes & Exercises

MRC Education and Training

MRC members will have access to online training materials via Train Learning Network. They will receive just-in-time task specific training depending upon their assignment. Required FEMA courses include:

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