Macoupin County

There are a few other Citizen Corps Programs: Fire Corps, USA on Watch, and Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS).

 "Caring is a reflex... You live, you care." -Ram Dass

FIRE CORPS:   Fire Corps volunteers benefit fire/EMS departments as well as the community. As a volunteer, you give back to your community, assist your local fire/EMS department, assist with vital non-emergency operations of the department, and provide the department with an important link to the community.

VOLUNTEERS IN POLICE SERVICE (VIPS):   Although the national VIPS Program was established in 2002, volunteers have been assisting law enforcemnet for decades. Many agencies already have volunteer-based activities and programs in place, such as explorer posts, chaplains, neighborhood watch, and citizens advisory boards. Whether large or small, formal or informal, the VIPS Program welcomes all law enforcement agencies to become part of the national VIPS network by registering their volunteer program. There is no cost or requirements to register. As the VIPS Program is a locally-driven initiative, programs do not need to be called Volunteers in Police Service.

USA ON WATCH:   In 2002, USA Freedom Corps was created under President Bush's initiative to build a culture of service, citizenship, and responsibility established under Citizen Corps as an expansion of the Neighborhood Watch program to empower citizens to become directly involved for the purpose of homeland security. Following the hurricanes of 2005, a new initiative for emergency preparedness and service swept the country. Neighborhood Watch groups are a way for law enforcement and citizens to work together in disaster preparedness efforts.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please visit the official MRC website at www.medicalreservecorps.gov/