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Message from the
Kane County Medical Reserve Corps |
Everyone can do
something……. the USA Freedom Corps was
created to foster a culture of service,
citizenship and responsibility. He
asked all Americans to make a lifetime
commitment of at least 2 years (4000
hours) to serving their neighbors and
their nation. The Medical Reserve Corps
(MRC) is one way to fulfill this
opportunity to help.
The Medical Reserve Corps is the
component of the Citizen Corps that
brings together local health
professionals and others with relevant
health related skills to volunteer in
their community.
Non medical volunteers are needed to
support the disaster effort.
These volunteers will assist the local,
existing community emergency medical
response system, as well as provide a
group of readily trained and available
resources to help the community deal
with pressing public health needs and
improvements.
The MRC’s purpose is to augment medical
and support staff shortages dealing with
situations that have significant public
health consequences. Non health care
providers will assist with
transportation of supplies, victim
assistance and record keeping. |
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Other resources for service
opportunities: |
Freedomcorps
The website includes information about
the RSVP program, and how to help in
times of disaster |
1-800-volunteer
The Volunteer Center services directory
matching needs and resources |
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