Application process

This page outlines the steps you will take to become an active MRC volunteer, beginning with registration, continuing through required training, and finishing with a background check.  If you have any questions or difficulties, please contact us.

Completed materials may be submitted to:
        Mail: Tammi Ketcham, MRC Coordinator, 2200 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota FL  34237
        Fax: (941) 861-2869       Email:  mrc@sarasotahealth.org

  • Step 1:  Register in Serve Florida - www.servfl.com
    Serve Florida is the statewide volunteer database.  Make sure to fully complete each section.
  • Step 2:  Complete and submit BOTH application forms
    You must complete BOTH of the following forms.  You may download and print the forms using the links below. 
    1. Chapter 110 Volunteer Application Form  [21KB PDF]
    2. MRC Application Form  [400KB PDF, Updated 8/23/10]
      (INSTRUCTIONS:  You may fill in the fields on this form on your computer, then hit the 'Print' button at the bottom before signing and returning to the MRC via mail or fax.)
  • Step 3:  Complete online training courses
    You must complete ALL of the courses listed here. Once completed, please submit copies of the certificate(s) of completion (details above).  CEs/CEUs are available for these courses - contact us if interested.
     
    1. Incident Command System 100a - www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is100.asp
    2. Incident Command System 700a - www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is700.asp
    3. Medical Reserve Corps Core Competencies - www.floridamrc.com
  • Step 4:   MRC Orientation
    1. In-Person Orientation (see Calendar for available appointments)
      (Includes Preferences, Skills, and Training Surveys)
    2. Completion of training required by Sarasota County Health Department (topics include HIPAA, Confidentiality, Information Security, OSHA).
  • Step 5:  Background Check
    All applicants must undergo finger-printing and a Level II background check.  Contact (941) 861-1280 for an appointment.Get Adobe Reader

 

Background Checks

All MRC volunteers, whether or not they are licensed health professionals, must undergo a background check before volunteering.  This process includes fingerprinting for federal, state, and local background checks.  The background checks are paid for by Sarasota County Health Department.

 

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