The Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) is recognizing its Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteers during National Volunteer Week, held April 20–26.
In 2025, the MRC gave more than 1,000 hours of their time to support public health in RAHD. In recent months, MRC volunteers have provided support for RAHD’s Newcomer Health Program, assisted with digitizing records across the health district, and staffed in-school immunizations. MRC volunteers continue to provide support across various programs to support or improve public health within their communities.
“Our MRC volunteers come from all backgrounds and are ready to support public health, whether it’s during times of calm or during an emergency,” Anthony Salgado, Deputy Emergency Coordinator for the Rappahannock Area Health District, stated in a press release. “I am confident that our volunteers will step up when their communities need them.”
Created in 2002, the MRC is a national network of volunteers made up of medical and non-medical community members who support public health. Virginia has 25 local MRC units with more than 22,000 volunteers. These volunteers help with many public health needs, from daily outreach to major emergencies.
While national volunteer week lasts only seven days, the work of MRC volunteers is felt all year long. Their service helps protect health, support emergency response and strengthen community resilience.
Anyone can join the MRC. To get started, register at Virginia Volunteer Health System (VVHS). To learn more, visit Virginia Medical Reserve Corps or contact the Rappahannock Area Health District at: rappahannockmrc@vdh.virginia.gov.
