MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS

The Southwest Utah Medical Reserve Corps (SWUMRC) is a volunteer program that helps local communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies. The Medical Reserve Corps was created in 2002 following the September 11 attacks as part of the Citizen Corps initiative to encourage volunteer service and strengthen emergency preparedness. Today, it is a nationwide network of more than 268,000 trained volunteers in over 700 local units who support health departments during disasters, disease outbreaks, and other community health activities. Learn more about the National MRC Program.

WHO WE SERVE

SWUMRC serves communities throughout Washington, Iron, Beaver, Kane, and Garfield counties. Our more than 200 active and retired volunteers primarily support the Southwest Utah Public Health Department and may occasionally assist other communities during larger-scale public health events.

WHAT VOLUNTEERS DO

Volunteers support emergency and non-emergency public health events. Medical volunteers may provide patient care, give vaccines, assist with triage, or offer mental health support. Non-medical volunteers help with logistics, communications, safety, or community events. All volunteers may also take part in outreach, flu clinics, drills, and education.

WHO CAN JOIN

Anyone can apply, whether you have a medical background or not. Medical volunteers must hold a valid license or certification, and all volunteers must be U.S. citizens or legal residents. Both medical and non-medical volunteers serve critical roles during public health events.

HOW TO REGISTER

Create an account at utahresponds.org, select the Southwest Utah Medical Reserve Corps unit, and submit your profile. The MRC Coordinator will contact you once your application is received.

Contact Us

(435) 986-2574

Locations & Hours

Volunteers seated at a table in a classroom setting, learning and completing activities during a training session.
Volunteers standing behind a Southwest Utah Public Health Department table at a community event, providing information to attendees.

Contact Us

(435) 986-2574

Locations & Hours