Multnomah County's Medical Reserve Corps is a voluntary unit, made up of local licensed healthcare professionals. It can be called upon to assist in the response to large-scale health or medical emergencies and local public health events.
Volunteer
Join our local Medical Reserve Corps on SERV-OR»
Who can join?
Anyone with a health or medical license (including alternative care) that is in good standing. Your license must be overseen by a state licensing board that conducts at least one criminal background check upon initial licensure.
You must also be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (or have an approved exception).
Responsibilities
Volunteers will participate in a variety of emergency and non-emergency operations, including:
- Community reception centers and shelter operations
- Disease investigation and contact tracing
- Covering staff shortages at healthcare facilities
- Immunization clinics
- Mass prophylaxis/vaccination clinics and point-of-dispensing sites
- Call center operations during emergencies
- Preparedness exercises and events
Training
Once we've received your application, you must complete training and other volunteer requirements to be accepted into the unit and eligible for deployment. Volunteer requirements»
SERV-OR Training Opportunities
More Information
- SERV-OR Frequently Asked Questions
- Portland Neighborhood Emergency Teams
- Multnomah County Preparedness and Response Opportunities
- National Medical Reserve Corps
- www.ready.gov - Prepare yourself for emergencies
- http://www.publicalerts.org/ - Receive emergency notifications by phone and email
Contact Us
Medical Reserve Corps
619 NW 6th Ave, 6th Floor
Portland, Oregon 97209
Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator
503-988-3220
mrc@multco.us
