Individuals desiring to volunteer with public health can register with Medical Reserve Corps Chapters in Georgia. District 2 Public Health sponsors the Northeast Georgia Mountains chapter. MRC chapters need volunteers with and without medical experience that can assist public health workers with a variety of health emergency situations. To learn more or to become a MRC volunteer, go to:
http://www.medicalreservecorps.gov/HomePage
The Citizens Emergency Response Team is a volunteer organization headed up by the county Emergency Management Agency. These teams work in their communities to assist others when disaster strikes. To learn more or to volunteer, go to: