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Contacting and Starting an MRC Unit

There is not a local MRC unit in my community. How do I start one?

MRC units can be started in communities that do not have one or any, and because each community is different, its approach to establishing an MRC unit will be different as well. To establish an MRC unit, see How to Start an MRC.

There is not a local MRC unit in my community. How do I find one nearby?

If you are unable to find an MRC Unit in the preferred location, contact a nearby Citizen Corps Council by referring to the Citizen Corps Council Map. Citizen Corps Councils are often involved in the early formation of local MRC units and can usually provide information on recent activities in their areas. Other sources of information include the MRC State Coordinators and the MRC Regional Coordinators.

What do I do to join an MRC unit?

To join an MRC unit, contact the MRC unit in the preferred location (see the list of registered MRC units).

What are the registration criteria to become an MRC unit?

The Office of the Surgeon General (OSG)/Office of the Civilian Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps (OCVMRC) is committed to helping establish a strong, viable national network of local MRC units. In order to be approved for initial registration, and to continue that registration status, MRC units must continually meet the unit registration criteria outlined below. These registration criteria encompass the basic and fundamental principles necessary to successfully implement and administer an MRC. These criteria serve as a baseline that allows the OSG/OCVMRC to monitor and evaluate initial and ongoing efforts of individual MRC units.

MRC Registration Criteria Adobe PDF (30.2 KB)

Last Updated on 7/28/2008