In an emergency, your neighbor may need a hand. How about yours?

Vermont thrives on volunteer efforts—and never is that truer than during emergencies. From trained medical professionals who respond daily to citizen volunteers who step up during natural disasters, Vermonters like you make all the difference in our communities’ health, safety, and preparedness.

Emergency Medical Services

Vermont’s 3,000 certified EMS providers—most of them volunteers—provide critical pre-hospital care to people throughout our state. You can too. Connect with your local squad or sign up for training today.

Medical Reserve Corps

You can help even if you’re not a trained medical professional. Vermonters from all walks of life can join Medical Reserve Corps (MRCs) to lend a hand when a disaster or emergency strikes in your community. Join—or form—a local MRC today.

COVID-19 Response Volunteer to Help

When: March 23, 2020 – August 14, 2020 all-day

Where: Statewide

MRC | Debbie’s Story

As a Medical Reserve Corps Unit Coordinator, Debbie oversees the volunteer efforts of many in the Rutland County area. And Debbie says that more health-focused volunteers are always needed.

COVID-19 Response Volunteer to Help

Vermont health care providers are working overtime to assure everyone receives the best care during this COVID-19 pandemic. We need to build our workforce to support our health care workers so they can rest and stay healthy and provide good care to patients. Vermont’s Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) units are community-based groups of volunteers who […]