Who We Are
Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a community-based volunteer program sponsored by the Snohomish County Health Department that strengthens and expands the local public health system's response during a health emergency or disaster.
The mission of the Snohomish County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is to allow local volunteer medical, and non-medical professionals to contribute their skills and expertise throughout the year as well as during times of community need. Our Medical Reserve Corps unit is made of volunteers who can assist our community during emergencies, such as natural disasters, unintentional or intentional manmade disasters.
The Snohomish County MRC was one of the first Washington state units, established in 2003. We are one of nearly 1,000 nationally recognized units and is part of Washington Region 1 which serves Tulalip Tribes and Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, San Juan and Island counties.
What We Do
The Snohomish Medical Reserve Corps collaborates with community partners by engaging in preparedness exercises and drills. Volunteer participation contributes to skill development and enhances response capabilities by evaluating response plans through the creation of realistic emergency response scenarios within a controlled environment.
Volunteers will engage in a variety of exercises, including tabletop discussions to full-scale simulations, to develop and enhance skills related to disaster response. Depending on the exercise type, scenarios, and community partner needs, volunteer roles may include role-playing participants or assisting with MRC response efforts.
