Become a local hero, join Minnesota Responds as a volunteer
News | Published on May 6, 2025 at 4:01pm EDT | Author: frazeevergas
0Minnesota Responds calls on community members to step up and make a difference by volunteering with their local public health agency’s Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). Join a network of volunteers who support public health during emergencies. Individuals can make a difference in a health emergency. Join the MRC open house on May 21.
What is
Minnesota Responds?
Minnesota Responds is a partnership that brings volunteers together to support public health and healthcare systems during emergencies, community health events, and exercises. Volunteers help reduce community vulnerability, build resilience, and support emergency preparedness, response, and recovery initiatives. Volunteers will be notified when needed as an MN Responds volunteer, but you are never obligated to respond.
Why Volunteer
with MN Responds?
Volunteering with MN Responds offers free training, personal fulfillment, and the chance to be part of a coordinated emergency response system. Support ya community in times of need by signing up at mnresponds.org.
Who are MN
Responds Volunteers?
Healthcare professionals (e.g., physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, nursing assistants, respiratory therapists, psychiatrists, veterinarians)
Public health
professionals
Behavioral health and social service professionals (e.g., psychologists, social workers, counselors, interpreters, chaplain/clergy)
How to Get Involved: Open House with
Minnesota Responds
Individuals are invited to attend an open house with Minnesota Responds. This is an excellent opportunity for current volunteers to engage with your regional MRC administrators, learn more about the administration of Naloxone and epinephrine pens, and receive informative educational materials to take home.
Not a volunteer yet? Come and learn more about Minnesota Responds and how people can support their community in times of need. Organizers welcome everyone to join at their convenience.
Fergus Falls Public Library on May 21 from 12-1 p.m. or virtually using Microsoft Teams from 12-1 p.m. (please email publichealth@ottertailcounty.gov for the virtual meeting link). Please feel free to bring lunch to eat during the meeting.
Become a qualified volunteer: Create an account with Minnesota Responds by completing the registration form and a MN Responds profile.