Public Health Reserve Corps: Dedicated Volunteers Prepared To Respond

Recruiting now for medical and non-medical positions!

What is the Public Health Reserve Corps?

Medical Reserve Corps logoThe Public Health Reserve Corps (PHRC) is a community-based group of local medical and non-medical workers who can serve as volunteers during a public health emergency. 

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, working, and running a temporary field hospital, emergency shelter, or medication center
  • Dispensing medications
  • Administering vaccinations
  • Providing information and support to the community
  • Conducting health screening

Why should I join the PHRC?

  • As a first responder, your health and safety is priority
  • As a first responder, you will be the first to receive critical updates on emergencies and disasters
  • Make a difference in your community
  • Team up with friends and colleagues
  • Learn how to better prepare for disaster
  • Enhanced medical liability protection
  • Gain valuable training

Who can volunteer with the PHRC?

Right now, Public Health is recruiting for the following:

Licensed medical volunteer roles:

  • Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners
  • Clinical Social Workers
  • EMT/Paramedics
  • Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses
  • Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Mental Health Counselors - Registered or Licensed
  • Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
  • Physicians and Physician Assistants
  • Psychiatrist
  • Psychologist
  • Registered Nurses
  • Veterinarians

Non-medical, non-licensed support volunteer roles:

  • Administrative Support
  • Call Center Operator
  • Chaplains/Spiritual Care Worker
  • Pastors
  • Support Volunteer

PHRCorps Press newsletter (PDF)


Public Health Reserve Corps Press newsletter Informs volunteers about education and training opportunities, news and events, and more.


Steps to become a volunteer


Thanks to our community partners for their assistance in the development of the Public Health Reserve Corps and with volunteer recruitment:

King County Medical Society logo
King County Medical Society

Washington State Nurses Association logo
Washington State Nurses Association

Washington State Pharmacy Association logo
Washington State Pharmacy Association

University of Washington logo
University of Washington Health Sciences Center


Learn more about Medical Reserve Corps units throughout the U.S.