Medical Reserve Corps of Boulder County (MRCBC)

The Medical Reserve Corps of Boulder County (MRCBC) works to establish teams of trained, local volunteer medical, public health, and safety professionals who can contribute their skills and expertise during times of community and national need.

"I joined MRC because I wanted to put my training in surgery and medicine to good use locally. Now I realize that the strength of Boulder County's communities relies on the many talented, caring people who are willing to volunteer their time and their skills without any government requirement to do so. We live in the best county in the country!"

Dr. Jan Sanchez

Janet Napolitano, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, has written a commentary about how the spirit of public service strengthens the nation.

Who Can Volunteer

• Medical and health care professionals from all health occupations, including those who are active, practicing, retired, or non-practicing.
• Support volunteers who do not perform medical care, but who are essential to emergency health care response.

Medical Reserve Corps Activities

Medical Reserve Corps volunteers support public health activities in the event of an emergency, such as pandemic influenza. Emergency clinics will be set up when a large amount of medication, vaccines, or treatment need to be administered to the community. Volunteers may serve in a variety of positions, including:

• Vaccinator
• Medical Screener
• Mental Health Consultant
• Health Educator
• Translator
• Support and Technical Staff

How to Join the MRCBC

To join the MRCBC, download an application (116 KB).  Boulder County Public Health recommends that all Medical Reserve Corps of Boulder County members have vaccinations and immunizations (27 KB) that may be necessary, depending on the level of contact with potential clients. In order to be better prepared for disasters and emergencies, please provide your immunization documentation to the MRCBC Unit Coordinator

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