PubMed · 2006 · 10 citations · 0 references
Public AffairsEmergency MedicineEmergency PreparednessDisaster PreparednessDisaster ResponseEmergency ManagementEmergency Health Services ManagementVolunteer RecruitmentVolunteer RolesVolunteer SupportAllied Health ProfessionalsEmployment Of ProfessionalsVolunteer Community OutreachVolunteer CorpsVolunteer Crisis Response
The response to the events of Sept. 11, 2001, relied on local resources and personnel. Aware of how important their contribution could be, many people are now inspired to volunteer during times of crisis. The Medical Reserve Corps is a community-based volunteer network of health professionals that trains to respond to large-scale emergencies.