Join the Delaware Medical Reserve Corps

Volunteers serving the community throughout the year.

ABOUT US

Medical Reserve Corps Program
Launched in July 2002 in response to the President's call for all Americans to offer 
volunteer service in their communities.
A component of the Citizens Corps, the Medical Reserve Corps is a national network of 
volunteers dedicated to making sure their families, homes and communities are safe from
terrorism, crime and disasters of all kinds.
Aims to strengthen communities by enlisting healthcare and non-healthcare volunteers to 
offer their knowledge and expertise throughout the year.

Facts about Delaware Medical Reserve Corps
Comprised of volunteers who support the Delaware Division of Public Health throughout 
the year in the areas of education, outreach and health services.

WE NEED YOU

Volunteers Needed
The Delaware Medical Reserve Corps (DMRC) is actively recruiting healthcare professionals 
such as:
	*Physicians
	*Nurses
	*Pharmacists
	*Pharmacy Technicians
	*Mental Health Practitioners
	*Social Workers
	*Translators

In addition, the DMRC welcomes all other healthcare professionals and those without a 
healthcare background who are interested in volunteering during an emergency.

Licensure and Certification
The Delaware Medical Reserve Corps is interested in retired and active healthcare, medical 
and public health professionals who are currently licensed or certified in their profession.

THINGS YOU DO

Delaware Medical Reserve Corps Involvement
There are many roles the Delaware Medical Reserve Corps volunteer can play to support 
everyday public health initiatives as well as during emergency and disaster events. 
Here are a few examples:
	-Assist in the operation of community treatment centers, called Neighborhood 
	Emergency Help Centers (NEHCs)
	-Aid Delaware hospitals in the operations of alternate care facilities such 
	as Acute Care Centers (ACCs)
	-Help support immunization campaigns
	-Provide information and educate the community through health fairs and other 
	venues to increase awareness of the importance of individual and family preparedness
	Assist in the timely investigation and control of communicable disease spread

Training:  All volunteers will be invited to attend educational seminars, trainings, 
workshops and exercises.

Join Our Team
To join the Delaware Medical Reserve Corps and application will need to be completed.  
To request an application, please call 302-223-1720. Once completed, please mail your
application to:

Public Health Preparedness Section
100 Sunnyside Road
Smyrna, DE  19977

With the application, please include a copy of your current license or certification 
document. You may also wish to include copies of your professional resume which outlines 
your specialities and work experience. Your application and credentials will be reviewed 
and you will receive further information from the Delaware Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator.

The Delaware Medical Reserve Corps program is a partnership between the Delaware Department 
of Health and Social Services and the Medical Society of Delaware.

Delaware Health and Social Services
Division of Public Health
Public Health Preparedness Section

100 Sunnyside Road
Smyrna, DE  19977
phone:  302-223-1720
fax:  302-223-1724