Deschutes County
Public Health Medical Reserve Corps

Volunteers Building Strong, Healthy & Prepared Communities

Deschutes County Public Health Medical Reserve Corps is a new registered unit of the Medical Reserve Corps under the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General. Our local unit was established in the Spring of 2009 and we are recruiting medical professionals to assist with public health emergencies and public health initiatives during non-emergency times. Locally, volunteers have been helping with immunization clinics in schools. Please look at the information below and contact us for more information.

Information:

MRC General Information

Medical Reserve Corps Website                                                                                                    

Secretary of Heatlh and Human Services:  Kathleen Sebelius "Call to Action" Video         

Volunteers

What are the benefits of volunteering?

• Give to the community
• Expand your skills through FREE Continuing Education Credits
• Meet new People

Application Process:

1. Apply for "Deschutes County MRC" on SERV-OR (The State Emergency Registry of Volunteers in Oregon) here:  MRC Application  *Make sure to select "Deschutes County" to volunteer locally.
2. The Volunteer Coordinator will contact you for an interview once your medical credential is verified.
3. After the interview, fill out a Deschutes County Volunteer Application (given to you at the interview), sign a waiver for a criminal background check, and complete a drug test.
4. Attend Orientation and Non-Harassment trainings and complete five required online trainings within the first six months.

Questions:

Sarah McMurray, Volunteer Coordinator/ VISTA

sarahmc@deschutes.org

(541) 322-7403

Holly Nyquist, BSN, Unit Coordinator

hollyn@deschutes.org

(541) 322-7440