Overview

• Established in 2005 as part of the national Medical Reserve Corps program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Comprises a volunteer network of 7,200 medical and non-medical volunteers who support public health emergencies
• Trained and coordinated by the Department of Public Health to respond to major emergencies and large-scale events
• Volunteers are strongly encouraged to participate in at least one training, exercise, or deployment annually
• Supports emergency response during events like natural disasters, political rallies, concerts, and marathon races

Specializations

• Public Safety & Emergency Services focused on urban emergency response in Philadelphia
• Healthcare & Medical volunteer support during public health crises
• Event Management for large-scale public gatherings and emergency situations
• COVID-19 emergency response coordination within the Philadelphia metropolitan area

Services & Approach

• Emergency volunteer deployment during natural disasters and public health emergencies
• Medical and non-medical volunteer coordination for city-wide events
• Public health emergency training and preparedness programs
• Community resilience support through structured volunteer engagement