Boston Medical Reserve Corps
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Be part of an organized effort to assist your community in public health emergency response.

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The Boston Medical Reserve Corps is a committed group of volunteers, with and without medical backgrounds, who keep Boston safe by responding to public health emergencies. Recent events have taught us that cities need to be ready for anything, including natural disasters, terrorism, and disease. You can help ensure that all Bostonians, especially the most vulnerable, receive the care they need during a public health crisis.

Who is eligible to volunteer?
Anyone who wants to help can apply. We have a great need for both medical professionals (doctors, nurses, EMTs, medical interpreters, others) and dedicated community residents to help us effectively run clinics.

What will I do as a BMRC Volunteer? BMRC volunteers assist in response efforts during a public health or medical emergency by:
	�	Administering vaccines or medications to people at risk of becoming ill
	�	Logistical support to ensure smooth clinic operations
	�	Providing information and support to clinic patients
Volunteers serve at their level of training and licensure. You will not be asked to perform tasks for which you are not trained.

How much time will volunteering take?
Unlike most volunteer assignments, being a BMRC volunteer has no set time commitment. Once you are trained, you will only be called to volunteer during an event affecting public health � normally once or twice a year.

Will I be trained?
Yes. Response Level training takes about 1.5 hours, and can be completed online. We are also seeking Leadership Level volunteers to perform supervisory roles at clinics. Training for leadership roles takes an additional 8-10 hours to complete. For more information about becoming a Leadership Level volunteer, contact the volunteer coordinator.

Will I be safe?
The safety of BMRC volunteers is our highest priority. No one will be asked to volunteer until it is safe to do so. In addition, volunteers receive specialized safety training and preparation.

Interested in learning more?
Click on the links below to find out how you fit into the BMRC!

Medical and Mental Health Providers
Faculty and Students in Health Care Professions
Community Members

Apply Now
Thank you for your support! Click here to complete our on-line application. Once your application is processed, you will be given access to our online course, or you can come in for a live training.

For more info contact:

Boston Medical Reserve Corps

(617) 534-9200 (p)

(617) 534-2626 (f)

volunteer@bphc.org

1010 Massachusetts Ave

Boston, MA 02118

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