STTRONG Grant Resources for Unit Leaders

Training Resources

• MA MRC Training Plan - includes recommendations on standardized training for MRC volunteers

  • Developing A Unit Training Plan - a guide to help unit leaders in developing a training plan for their unit

  • Customizable Training Requirements Template - a template that each unit can use to develop their own required training requirements

  • Sample Training Schedule & Template - a sample training schedule that can be adapted for the overall training plan

• Essential Elements: MA MRC 101 - this course introduces the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) program, its mission, core competencies, and the role of local MRCs within Massachusetts, including the volunteer registration process, program recommendations and requirements, along with introducing the statewide volunteer database

• COMING SOON: MA Responds Orientation Course

  • This course serves as an introduction to the volunteer database, MA Responds, which is used to pre-identify and pre-credential volunteers interested in supporting public health emergencies. Intended for medical and non-medical volunteers, the course provides an overview of how to prepare for and respond to a wide range of hazards. Whether supporting a vaccination clinic, helping at a shelter, or assisting with emergency communications, volunteers strengthen Massachusetts’ ability to prepare for and respond to health threats.

  • This course is intended to complement the Essential Elements: MA MRC 101 and additional training volunteers receive through their local Medical Reserve Corps Unit (MRC), the Massachusetts Volunteer Program for Public Health (MVP), and other courses recommended by volunteer coordinators and training provided on-site when participating in an actual deployment or exercise.

Guides & Toolkits

• MRC Guidance Toolkit - this toolkit was designed to support MRC unit leaders, coordinators, and volunteers with practical, ready-to-use resources, including volunteer management best practices and resources, deployment checklist training resource, volunteer plan, translation services guidance, outreach and partner recommendations, and recruitment flyers

• MRC Outreach & Marketing Guide - includes best practices and ready-to-use tips for email recruitment and newsletters, print collateral, and social media

Visit the Documents page for many more resources.