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Maryland Professional Volunteer Corps

Licensed health professionals are encouraged to register today to volunteer as part of Maryland’s MPVC program to assist those affected by Hurricane Irene.

Sign up is quick and easy by visiting http://MDResponds.dhmh.maryland.gov

The Maryland Professional Volunteer Corps (MPVC) consists of health care and community professionals ready to assist with disaster and emergency recovery during a declared emergency situation.  

There is no financial compensation provided for work done as an MPVC volunteer. Once registered as a MPVC volunteer, your participation may be requested any time there is an emergency declaration or disaster in any area of Maryland. 

A volunteer who registers with and is deployed by MPVC, when providing assistance in an emergency, is afforded immunity from personal liability under State law similar to that afforded to regular State employees and is treated as a State employee for purposes of coverage under the State's self-insurance program and workers compensation.

 The MPVC is a Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) administered by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The MRC program coordinates the skills of practicing and retired physicians, nurses, other health professionals, and citizens who are eager to address their community's ongoing public health needs and to help during large-scale emergency situations.  
 
MPVC volunteers may deliver necessary public health services during a crisis, assist emergency response teams with victims, and provide care directly to those with less serious injuries and other health-related issues.  

Prepardness_MPVC_Fact_sheet_082711-Final.pdf (27.59 kb)