The MVR is part of a national network of State based systems designed for the advanced registration and credential verification of volunteers needed to help augment patient care and surge capacity needs.

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Volunteers may choose to register for one or more of twelve main organizations within the MVR. These organizations include: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT); Fire Corps; County Affiliated Volunteers; Medical Reserve Corps (MRC); Michigan Mortuary Response Team (MI-MORT); Michigan Transportable Emergency Surge Assistance (MI-TESA); Neighborhood Watch; Tribal Response Teams; or Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS).