Join the Allentown Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps (AVMRC)

Together We Can Make a Difference! 

Who We Are

AVMRC is a team of medical and non-medical volunteers who donate their time and expertise to prepare for and respond to emergencies, and promote our community’s health and safety.  The Allentown Health Bureau trains the AVMRC and coordinates its response in times of need. Formed in 2003, AVMRC is part of the national network of community-based Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) units throughout the United States and its territories.  The mission of the MRC is to engage volunteers to strengthen public health, emergency response and community resiliency.

What We Do

Throughout the year, AVMRC volunteers participate in trainings, exercises, drills and community events to make our community healthier, better prepared, and more resilient. During major emergencies, such as natural disasters, and public health emergencies, the Allentown Health Bureau may deploy AVMRC volunteers to help.   All volunteers are encouraged to participate in at least one training, exercise, or deployment per year.  

Who Can Volunteer?

Anyone 18 years of age or older may register to become an AVMRC volunteer. AVMRC includes both medical and non-medical volunteers, so you don’t have to have a medical background or active medical license to join AVMRC. Whether you're a doctor, nurse, paramedic, mental or behavioral health provider, translator, public health or a caring community member, we want you to be part of our team!  Being a City of Allentown resident is not required

How to Join

1. 1. Fill an Application: Choose the right application for you (Health Professional or Community Member). Print, fill, sign, and return it to the Health Bureau.

   2. Register on SERVPA: It's the emergency volunteer registry. Sign up and be part of our team. Your info will be kept secure. When you complete the SERVPA registration, the Allentown Health Bureau will contact you to attend an AVMRC orientation.  

   3. Attend the Orientation: Learn more about AVMRC in a 1-hour virtual session after registering on SERVPA. After you complete the orientation, you will be accepted into AVMRC and begin to receive information about upcoming trainings and will be contacted for future deployment opportunities.