Peoria City/County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)

What is the Peoria City/County Medical Reserve Corps?

The Peoria City/County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is an all volunteer organization that needs medical and non-medical volunteers during disasters in Peoria County. The training you will receive will prepare you to assist during a disaster and the commitment will not burden your busy schedule. Don’t just sit there wondering what you can do during a disaster. Stand up, grab your pack and help those in greatest need. The Peoria City/County MRC is giving you the opportunity to serve.

A chance to serve your community in times of crisis:

Have you ever asked yourself, “What can I to do help?” Do you think you don’t have enough time to register and train so you can make a difference? The Peoria City/County Medical Reserve Corps will change your attitude about volunteering and preparing for a disaster.

H1N1 Flu Pandemic
Parsons Plant Tornado-Eureka
Hurricane Katrina

These are examples of local, regional, and national disasters that have affected central Illinois in some manner. There is something you can do. Medical and nonmedical volunteers are needed during your community’s greatest need, during a disaster.

How can you join?

If you want additional information or are ready to volunteer for the Peoria City/County Medical Reserve Corps you can:

1. Download Peoria City/County MRC application here
2. Download Peoria City/County MRC brochure here
3. Call the Peoria City/County Health Department Emergency Preparedness program at 309.679.6020
4. Email Jason Marks at jmarks@peoriacounty.org
5. Visit the PCCHD-MRC Website: www.peoriamrc.org