The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) of Spokane County is part of the national network of MRC volunteers. Spokane County MRC volunteers support and improve the health and safety of their communities and play an active role during emergency preparedness and response efforts, providing added capacity for medical workers and first responders when needed.

The MRC of Spokane County provides no-cost trainings for area businesses and organizations about naloxone, the Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) suicide prevention method, and Stop the Bleed. Each training is about an hour in length, plus time for Q&A. There is no charge for these trainings.

While MRC of Spokane County stands ready to respond to emergency events ranging from disaster response to disease outbreaks, volunteer efforts do not stop there. MRC volunteers share their knowledge and skills at various community events and trainings as well.

Bloomsday is just around the corner! Whether you're a seasoned Bloomie or this is your first time participating, it's always good to brush up on a few health and safety tips so you can perform your best and avoid issues on the course. Hear more from Medical Reserve Corp volunteer, Lonnie, on what issues they see most during Bloomsday and what tips they would offer all participants getting excited to run or walk this year!

Volunteering with MRC of Spokane County is an opportunity to join a team of peers who are ready to serve and give back to their community while putting their medical, public health and other professional experience to use.