A big part of public health is partnering with other local organizations during times of crisis to ensure a strong community support system. The Strafford County Public Health Network is able to identify needs and meet them with resources, often through the great work of the schools, police and fire departments, healthcare, and other organizations which participate in our groups and events. Volunteers are often a key component to making these efforts successful.
Ready Strafford Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
Medical Reserve Corps. (MRC) are a national program that convenes community volunteers “who want to donate their time and expertise to prepare for and respond to emergencies and to support ongoing preparedness initiatives”. (ASPR) Despite the name, MRCs are made up of medical professionals and other non-healthcare volunteers from the communities they serve.
Recent opportunities for our Ready Strafford MRC include:
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- helping inventory our emergency management supplies,
- building first aid kits and overdose prevention kits with our Addiction Task Force,
- and supporting our school- and community-based vaccination efforts.
Visit NHResponds.org to join our MRC today!
Contact us at SCPHN@gs-health.org with any questions about Strafford County's ‘Ready Strafford’ MRC
Volunteers: view & download our MRC Volunteer Handbook here
Thank You COVID-19 Volunteers!
With your support, we were able to provide over 40,000 COVID vaccinations to people in our communities across Strafford County. Your incredible work is much appreciated & we can't thank you enough! Take a look at the video below to hear what some of our partners said about your impact.
Other ways to get involved
There are ways to get involved in your community's public health outside of COVID19. The Strafford County Public Health Network is always looking for partners and volunteers who are interested in learning more and contributing to improving life for everyone living in New Hampshire.