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
Unit support activities support growth and development by maintaining an organized system for supply management, improve communication with the unit coordinator, and enhance the outreach efforts through social media and newsletters. These support roles also aid with process improvement, training, and documentation, contributing to smoother operations and preparedness.
- Supply Inventory and Management
- Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of all medical and outreach supplies.
- Regularly assess supply levels to ensure adequate stock for ongoing operations and future events.
- Implement efficient storage and organization systems for supplies to ensure easy access and quick retrieval.
- Coordination with Supply Orders
- Provide the coordinator with regular updates on the quantity and type of supplies that need to be ordered based on inventory assessments and upcoming event requirements.
- Medical Station and Outreach Supply Maintenance
- Ensure that medical stations and outreach event supplies are properly stocked before, during, and after events.
- Post-Event Supply Replenishment
- After each community outreach event, review supply usage and restock items to prepare for future engagements.
- Update supply logs, ensuring that all replenishments and adjustments are documented accurately.
- Photography and Social Media Engagement
- Assist with capturing high-quality photographs of Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) participation in community events.
- Contribute to creating engaging outreach event recaps, including photos and event highlights, for inclusion in newsletters and on social media platforms.
- Ensure that event recaps are timely, informative, and align with the MRC’s mission and community engagement goals.
- Input on Development of Job Action Sheets
- Provide input on the creation and refinement of job action sheets, ensuring they are clear, comprehensive, and aligned with the needs of the unit during various operations and community outreach activities.
- Collaborate with other volunteers to ensure that job action sheets are practical, efficient, and easy to follow in real-world scenarios.
- Contribution to Just-in-Time Trainings
- Contribute to the development and delivery of just-in-time training materials to ensure all volunteers are adequately prepared for their roles during community events and operations.
- Provide feedback on training effectiveness and suggest improvements to ensure the team is always ready to respond effectively in a timely manner.
