MRC Coordinator Resources
This coordinator resource page is designed to help both new and seasoned MRC Coordinators throughout the State. Below are valuable planning documents, training, contact information, and much more.
Federal MRC Contact:
State MRC Contact:
Partner Resources
- National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) University
- National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Grant Site
- American Red Cross
- Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (ASPR TRACIE)
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Points of Light
- United States General Services Administration Per Diem Rate
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
National MRC Resource Page
Retention & Recognition Resources
Downloadable Illinois MRC Recruitment Video
Coordinator Training Webinars
- December 2023 Training Webinar – STTRONG Grant Overview
- December MRC Coordinator Training Webinar (PDF)
- January 2024 Training Webinar - Recruitment and Retention
- February 2024 Training Webinar Recording: Effecitve Communication
- February 2024 Training Webinar PDF: Effective Communication
- March 2024 Training Webinar Recording: Integrating MRC into All Aspects of Public Health
- March 2024 Training Webinar PDF: Integrating MRC into All Aspects of Public Health
- April 2024 Training Webinar Recording: Developing your MRCs Organization
- April 2024 Training Webinar PDF: Developing your MRCs Organization
- May 2024 Training Webinar Resources: Time Management
- June 2024 Training Webinar: Marketing Your MRC
- June 2024 Training Webinar PDF: Marketing Your MRC
- July 2024 Training Webinar: MRC Risk Management
- July 2024 Training Webinar PDF: MRC Risk Management
- July 2024 Training Webinar Resource: Fundamentals of a Risk Management System
- July 2024 Training Webinar Resource: Checklist to Minimize the Most Common Volunteer Risks
- July 2024 TrainingWebinar Resource: Preventer Papers
- August 2024 Training Webinar: Developing Your MRC Orientation
- August 2024 Training Webinar PDF: Developing Your MRC's Orientation
- September 2024 Training Webinar: Working with You Local EMA
- September 2024 Training Webinar PDF: Working with Your Local EMA
- October 2024 Training Webinar: Grant Writing
- October 2024 Training Webinar PDF: Grant Writing
Acronyms & Definitions
Regional CPR Training Sets
The CPR Asset is a resource for your public health region. This was distributed by the MRC of Illinois (MRCIL) using the MRC-STTRONG grant. All MRCs utilizing the CPR Assets must do so with care and intentionality to safeguard this regional resource.
CPR Asset:
-2 Adult Mannikins with CPR Monitors
-2 Infant Mannikins with CPR Monitors
-2 AED Ultra Trainers
-Batteries for the AED and CPR Mannikin sets
- Rockford Region
- Peoria Region
- Chicago Region
- Edwardsville Region
- Springfield Region
- Champaign Region (in progress)
Checklist for New MRC Coordinators
List of Potential MRC Mentors (in development)
Outreach/Other
National observances and other resources are important in your community outreach efforts. As MRC Leaders, you can build campaigns and themes using these suggestions:
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This listserv is specific for unit leaders in Illinois to ask questions, share resources, and work together. Fill out the attached form, and after MRCIL confirms your information, you will have access to the Illinois MRC Listserv. You must agree to a code of conduct.
The aim of this listserv is to provide a platform for Illinois MRC Leaders to share knowledge, resources, challenges, and best practices with one another.
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