Join the Public Health Reserve Corps!

What is the Public Health Reserve Corps?

The Public Health Reserve Corps (PHRC) is a group of local medical and non-medical workers who can augment Public Health as volunteers during a public health emergency or disaster.

The PHRC Volunteer Organization chart

PHRC volunteers during a drill The mission of the PHRC is to enhance Public Health’s ability to respond to public health emergencies or disasters to limit injury, illness, suffering and death.

When every minute counts, the PHRC will play a major role with:

Setting up, and running a temporary field hospital, medication center or supporting Mass Care Sheltering
Setting up and running pet and livestock shelters
Dispensing medications
Administering vaccinations
Providing information and support to the community
Conducting health screening

Why should I join the PHRC?

Make a difference in your community -- give back
You will be the first to receive critical updates on emergencies and disasters
Team up with friends and colleagues
Learn how to better prepare for disaster
Fellowship
Gain valuable training

Who can volunteer with the PHRC?

hospital beds set up during a drill Currently, Public Health is recruiting for the following:

Licensed medical volunteer roles:

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Social Worker
EMT/Paramedic
Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurse
Marriage and Family Therapist
Mental Health Counselor - Registered or Licensed
Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician
Physician and Physician Assistant
Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Registered Nurse
Veterinarian
Vet Technician

Non-medical, non-licensed support volunteer roles (a very important need):

Administrative Support
Call Center Operator
Chaplains/Spiritual Care Worker
Driver
Flow Control
Greeter
Support Volunteer

PHRCorps Press newsletter (PDF)

Informs volunteers about education and training opportunities, news and events, and more.