Lakes region medical reserve corps
Medical & Public Health Volunteers Protecting Community Wellbeing
What is the Medical Reserve Corps?
The Lakes Region Medical Reserve Corps (LR-MRC) is a team of trained volunteers who support emergency preparedness, response, and public health efforts across the Winnipesaukee region.
Whether you’re a medical professional, public health expert, or simply passionate about helping others, you can play a critical role in keeping our community safe and healthy.
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LR-MRC welcomes both medical and non-medical volunteers, including:
Physicians, nurses, EMTs, and retired healthcare professionals
Mental health counselors, social workers, interpreters
Public health and admin staff
Clergy, legal professionals, logistics personnel
Students, retirees, and community members with a heart for service
You don’t need credentials to make a difference, you just need a willingness to help.
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Volunteers support both emergency response and year-round public health initiatives, including:
Conducting assessments and triage
Staffing vaccination clinics and treatment centers
Providing mental health and language support
Helping with shelter operations and logistics
Promoting health literacy and disease prevention
Supporting public health education and outreach
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Volunteers receive core training to prepare for deployment and community health events.
Training topics include:
Emergency sheltering
Incident command
First Aid / CPR
Psychological first aid
Public health outreach
Disaster life support
Many trainings are offered online or in hybrid formats, with ongoing opportunities to stay engaged.
