What is the Public Health Reserve Corps?
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The 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?
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- 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 Public Health Reserve Corps?
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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
Non-medical, non-licensed support volunteer roles:
- Any adult who wants to help!
- Administrative Support
- Call Center Operator
- Chaplains/Spiritual Care Worker
- Pastors
- Support Volunteer
Learn more about Medical Reserve Corps units throughout the state
