Who should register into the MN Responds MRC?
Minnesota is looking for anyone willing to volunteer their skills in the event of a health emergency. These persons include: • Healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, nursing assistants, respiratory therapists, psychiatrists, veterinarians, etc. • Public health professionals • Behavioral health and social service professionals including psychologists, social workers, counselors, interpreters, and chaplains • Support staff such as clerical workers, data entry, greeters, traffic control, canteen workers, etc. • Volunteers may be practicing, retired, college students, or otherwise employed The University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Veterinary Association also run state-wide programs with a similar focus, but there are certain requirements for participation. Persons registering in the MN Responds MRC are asked specific questions to determine eligibility in these programs.
