Volunteer Requirements

The OKMRC extends equal opportunity any individual regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability who have completed a satisfactory background check and agrees to adhere to the guidelines established in the OKMRC Volunteer Handbook.  (See Appendix 2.  OKMRC Volunteer Handbook.)

Application Requirements

The MRC has esatablished minimum requirements that all volunteers must meet.  Volunteers must:

• Be a citizen of the United States of America or a legal/registered immigrant;
• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Provide current mailing address, contact information, date of birth and social security number via completion of the online application;
• Agree to a comprehensive background investigation and be cleared by the OKMRC Review Committee;
• Provide and update current professional licensure information;
• Complete the OKMRC orientation either online or through one of the didactic sessions offered duing the calendar year;
• Allow a digital photo to be taken and kept on file.

Background Checks

The Oklahoma State Department of Health requires that all OKMRC volunteers undergo a comprehensive background and criminal history investigation.  The OKMRC program attempts to process applications within 30 days of an applicant completing the OKMRC orientation.  A volunteer's background and criminal history will be reviewed every five years.  The OKMRC Background Review Committee has approved specific guidelines for admission to the program.  When a background investigation identifies a volunteer with a criminal conviction, their application may be excluded.  Volunteers are required to notify the OKMRC program office of any change in criminal history.  The OKMRC reserves the right to randomly examine a volunteer's background and criminal history at any time, as well as re-verify credentials and licensure.  Complete guidelines and protocol for the OKMRC Background Review Committee and policy regarding the approval/denial of an applicant or volunteer based upon criminal history can be found in the OKMRC Background Check Approval/Denial Policy.