What Wachusett does

Wachusett Medical Reserve Corps (WMRC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer organization headquartered in Hubbardston, Massachusetts, federally approved on March 11, 2006. It recruits, trains, and deploys medical and non-medical volunteers to support emergency preparedness and public health initiatives across 22 communities in north Worcester County, including Ashburnham, Athol, Barre, Clinton, Fitchburg, Gardner, Hardwick, Hubbardston, Leominster, and others. WMRC is one of over 700 Medical Reserve Corps units nationwide and operates within a national network of more than 200,000 volunteers coordinated through federal and state emergency response frameworks.

WMRC's service portfolio centers on volunteer-led emergency preparedness and public health support, including medical surge capacity, vaccination clinics, emergency shelter operations, first aid and triage, mental health support, health education, and community outreach. Volunteer management runs through the maresponds.org registration platform with SignUpGenius handling event-specific coordination; communications rely on email, texting, and the Massachusetts HHAN emergency notification system. All training is free, with select courses carrying Continuing Education Units for nursing professionals, and the organization is required to deliver at least four trainings and four drills or tabletop exercises per year, with at least 80% of volunteers and staff completing ICS100 and NIMS700 training. Governance is provided by an elected board of officers including a Coordinator/President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

The business model is non-commercial: WMRC relies on volunteer labor, charges no fees for services, and in-person training sessions cost $10-12 only to cover food and materials where applicable. There are no disclosed funding rounds, no customers in the commercial sense, and no revenue figure in the source data. Volunteer deployment is coordinated through direct partnerships with municipal agencies, local boards of health, fire and police departments, and Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), with regional coordination through other Worcester County MRC units. Recent operational partnerships include supporting the City of Leominster's FIFA Watch events at Doyle Field, where volunteers staff water stations, sunscreen distribution, heat-illness monitoring, and first aid stations for crowds of up to 5,000 people, alongside the Leominster Fire Department. The organization marked its 20th anniversary in 2026 and announced a Strategy Planning Workshop to develop a sustainability path for the next 20 years.

Name

Wachusett

Legal name

Wachusett Medical Reserve Corps

Website

https://wachusettmrc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wachusett Medical Reserve Corps is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer organization that provides emergency preparedness and public health support across 22 communities in north Worcester County, Massachusetts, deploying trained medical and non-medical volunteers for disaster response, vaccination clinics, and community health education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Preparedness Volunteer Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Resilience, Preparedness Training & Exercises (HLAJAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB), Disaster Medical Assistance & Field Care (DMAT/Field Hospitals) (HLAJAGAE), Evacuation, Shelter, Mass Care & Family Reunification (HLAJAGAG)

Keywords

• Emergency preparedness services
• Public health volunteers
• Disaster response support
• Medical reserve corps
• Community health programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hubbardston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Wachusett Medical Reserve Corps is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that organizes and deploys trained medical and non-medical volunteers to support public health initiatives and disaster response across 22 communities in north Worcester County, Massachusetts. Services include emergency preparedness training (with free courses and CEUs for nursing), vaccination clinics, health education, emergency shelter support, mental health services, first aid and triage at public events, and community health outreach.

Product overview

Wachusett Medical Reserve Corps is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer organization that does not offer technology products or services. The organization provides volunteer-based emergency preparedness, public health response, and community health support services across 22 communities in north Worcester County, Massachusetts. Services include medical and non-medical volunteer support for disaster response, vaccination clinics, health education programs, shelter support, and training for community emergency preparedness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Volunteer Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response Services Deployment of trained medical and non-medical volunteers to support emergency preparedness, disaster response, emergency shelter operations, and large public events (including FIFA Watch events at Doyle Field in Leominster for crowds up to 5,000 people). Targeted at local government partners, boards of health, emergency management agencies, fire and police departments, and community organizations across north Worcester County.
• Public Health Clinic Support (Vaccination and Screening Clinics) Volunteer support for community vaccination clinics, health screening clinics, and other public health initiatives in collaboration with local boards of health. Volunteers assist with logistics, clinical support, and patient flow. Targeted at 22 communities in north Worcester County.
• Free Emergency Preparedness Training Courses Free training courses aligned with national MRC competencies, including Incident Command System (ICS-100), NIMS-700, MRC Sheltering, Quarantine & Isolation, and Shift from Process. Some in-person sessions charge a nominal $10–$12 to cover food and materials. Selected courses offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for nursing professionals. Targeted at healthcare professional volunteers and community volunteers.
• Event Medical Support (First Aid, Triage, and Heat-Related Illness Monitoring) First aid station staffing, water station operations, sunscreen distribution, and monitoring for heat-related illness at large public gatherings such as the City of Leominster's FIFA Watch events at Doyle Field (anticipated crowds of up to 5,000). Provided in coordination with the Leominster Fire Department. Targeted at municipal partners and event organizers.
• Mental Health and Comfort/Consolation Support Volunteer mental health counseling support and comfort/consolation services delivered by credentialed volunteers during emergencies, public health events, and shelter operations. Includes medical interpreting services. Targeted at individuals and families affected by emergencies in north Worcester County.

Quantifiable outcome

• At least 80% of volunteers and staff must complete ICS100 and NIMS700 training to remain in compliance with national requirements
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• City of LeominstercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership with City of Leominster for FIFA Watch events at Doyle Field. WMRC volunteers assist with water stations, sunscreen distribution, heat-related illness monitoring, and first aid station operations for crowds of up to 5000 people.
• Leominster Fire Department and Emergency ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for public safety events. Leominster FD provides medics circulating in crowds during events while WMRC volunteers staff water stations and first aid tents.
• Local Boards of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking relationship with local health officials as a resource for public health initiatives targeted as important to specific communities served.
• Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination with CERT teams for emergency response and disaster preparedness activities within the 22-community coverage area.
• Worcester County MRC UnitssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional coordination with other MRC units within Worcester County for mutual aid and volunteer assistance during larger emergencies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wachusett-medical-reserve-corps

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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