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Bucks County Medical Reserve Corps
Who we are and what we do
The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network of medical and non-medical volunteers, organized locally to improve the health and safety of their communities. The MRC network includes more than 200,000 volunteers across the United States and its territories. For more information about the MRC, you can visit the national MRC website at https://mrc.hhs.gov/HomePage
The Bucks County Medical Reserve Corps (BC-MRC) was formed in 2005. Today, the organization has grown to include more than 250 volunteers. The Bucks County Department of Health and the Bucks County Emergency Management Agency sponsor our unit, which is active both during emergencies and throughout the year. Our volunteers participate in public health preparedness trainings, exercises, and community events both in Bucks County and in the Southeastern Pennsylvania region. BC-MRC volunteers have been deployed in response to local and national emergencies. Our unit has also participated in community vaccination clinics and preparedness drills and exercises, staffed emergency shelters, and provided education at community events and expos.
Become a volunteer
To volunteer to support Bucks County's COVID-19 response related activities, such as vaccination clinics, click HERE to complete an application.
Bucks County MRC Volunteers must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Pass a criminal background check
- Maintain updated contact information with the BC-MRC
- Complete required trainings on basic emergency preparedness and response
- Attend at least one BC-MRC event per year
- Medical volunteers only—maintain an unencumbered and active medical license
You can also get involved with other MRC units in the region:
Request BC-MRC assistance
The BC-MRC can provide education to the public on emergency preparedness and handwashing at health fairs, community expos, to organizations and to students / classrooms. In addition to providing education, the BC-MRC can staff first aid stations at community events. If you are having an event and would like to request BC-MRC assistance please contact Fallon Maggio or Drew Dycus at hdbcmrc@buckscounty.org
Questions
If you have any questions, please contact BC-MRC Co-Coordinators Fallon Maggio or Drew Dycus at hdbcmrc@buckscounty.org
BC-MRC Current Members
Training schedule
Please RSVP two weeks prior to the scheduled date for each training by emailing HDbcmrc@buckscounty.org. For inquiries or requests for accommodations, please contact Fallon Maggio or Drew Dycus at the same. Trainings are open to community members.
The training schedule for BC-MRC has temporarily been suspended due to the COVID-19 Response.
List of required trainings:
To be considered a full member, the following trainings are required:
To be considered an Advanced Member, POD Management training must be completed in addition to the six trainings listed above.
Interested in joining the BC-MRC Leadership Committee?
The BC-MRC Leadership Committee meets on a monthly basis. This group of volunteers is engaged in setting goals for the BC-MRC, conducting outreach and education, contributing to quarterly newsletters, and providing feedback on program events. Any member of the BC-MRC is welcome to join the Leadership Committee. If you are interested, please contact Fallon Maggio or Drew Dycus at hdbcmrc@buckscounty.org