The Tarrant County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) was created to support the existing public health infrastructure especially during emergency response efforts. In the event of a large-scale public health emergency, thousands of medical and non-medical volunteers will be needed to assist with Point of Dispensing (POD) site operations. 

Our Mission:
The mission of the Tarrant County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is to establish a network of local medical and non-medical volunteers who are willing to assist before, during and after a public health emergency.

To be most effective during emergency response, volunteers must be organized, trained, and pre-credentialed in order to rapidly integrate into existing emergency response systems. The MRC provides the organizational structure needed for managing volunteer activities before, during, and after an emergency.

Who Can Volunteer?
Anyone meeting the following criteria is eligible to apply:

• 18 years or older
• In good health (e.g., able to stand for extended periods of time)
• A desire to assist the residents of Tarrant County community during a large-scale public health emergency. 

What Type of Volunteers are Needed:
During a public health emergency, a variety of individuals will be needed to assist with set-up and operation of mass dispensing clinics and emergency shelters. It is not possible to list all the professions, however some sample professions are listed below:

Medical	Mental Health	Non-Medical
Nurses Doctors Pharmacists Veterinarians Dentists Physician Assistants EMTs Physical Therapists	Mental Health Counselors Psychologists Social Workers Drug & Alcohol Abuse Counselors Clergy	Computer Specialists Translators/Interpreters Teachers Public Health Professionals Administrative Assistants Lawyers School Counselors