IMPORTANT UPDATE
As our community’s emergency response needs continue to evolve, Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) is realigning its volunteer strategy to better fit a regionalized response model. With deep appreciation for the vital work you have done, we have decided to formally retire our local MRC unit, effective June 30, 2026
Thank you for the meaningful impact you have made in protecting and supporting our community.
For further information or if you have any questions, please email MRCvolunteers@NNPH.org.
Continuing Your Service
Your skills and passion for public service are still deeply needed within our region. To ensure your readiness and training continues to be utilized, we highly recommend transitioning your volunteer profile to the following organizations:
The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network of volunteers, organized locally to improve the health and safety of their communities. The MRC network comprises more than 190,000 volunteers in roughly 800 community-based units located throughout the United States and its territories.
MRC volunteers include medical and public health professionals, as well as other community members without healthcare backgrounds. MRC units engage these volunteers to strengthen public health, improve emergency response capabilities, and build community resiliency.
The Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) was created to support public health and emergency response efforts during natural disasters and other emergencies. By providing trained volunteers to help staff emergency shelters, alternate care sites, and points of dispensing; the MRC provides a level of support for both medical and non-medical resources during disasters.
MRC volunteers assist in emergency responses and community events. They also strengthen public health efforts and build community resiliency in order to adapt and recover from adversity. During a public health emergency, MRC volunteers will help assist in emergency vaccination or clinical events. Some functions may include dispensing of mass vaccinations, providing first aid, and, and mediating traffic.
Volunteers are the backbone and heart of MRC. Communities exponentially benefit from MRC volunteers who are willing and ready to respond to different events. Volunteers improve the readiness and resilience of our community. MRC volunteers who give their time and talents, find they also receive many benefits including:
- Building networks and connections with a diverse array of community members.
- Gaining knowledge of public health and emergency preparedness.
- Access to variety of trainings like Stop the Bleed, Psychological First Aid, and First Aid/CPR.
Northern Nevada Public Health MRC Program
The NNPH Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) was created to support public health and emergency response efforts during natural disasters and other emergencies. By providing trained volunteers to help staff shelters, alternate care sites, and points of dispensing; the MRC provides a level of support that allows our region's patient care facilities to conserve the limited medical resources during disasters.
Contact:
For further information or if you have any questions, please email MRCvolunteers@NNPH.org.
This program is supported by the Nevada State Health Division through Grant Number 5U3REP090220-03-01 from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada State Health Division nor the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR).
