Public Health Emergency Volunteer Reserve
What is PHEVER?
The Public Health Emergency Volunteer Reserve (PHEVR) is composed of North Dakotans who volunteer to help provide medical and nonmedical assistance during a public health emergency.
PHEVR volunteers:
- Will receive trainining as needed
- May participate in disaster drills that test readiness for public health emergencies
- Will assist with public health response during an emergency
Why Volunteer
In an emergency, public health agencies may need volunteers to help deliver important, life-saving emergency services.
As a PHEVR volunteer, you will be helping your friends, neighbors, family members, community and state through a difficult time. PHEVR volunteers also may be asked to help during a national emergency.
What can I do?
During an emergency, volunteers may be needed to:
- Distribute information
- Help people complete paperwork
- Provide child care
- Direct traffic
- Staff an information hotline
- Load and unload supplies
- Prepare meals
- Distribute medications
- Provide medical care, nursing care, and other medical services
- Provide emotional support or counseling
Who can be a public health volunteer?
To join the Public Health Emergency Volunteer Reserve, you must be at least 18 years old and live, work or attend school in North Dakota.
People may be needed for a variety of activities during an emergency, including providing child care, helping with security or being an interpreter.
How do I become a volunteer?
You can help! Join the Public Health Emergency Volunteer Reserve today! Click on the PHEVR Application Form below, complete the form and mail it to First Link (they are doing the data base for us) or drop it off at a First District Health Unit (FDHU) office. For more information, contact a FDHU offices in your area.
PHEVR teams are being formed across North Dakota.
"As North Dakotans, We have a rich tradition of caring for our friends and neighbors during emergencies. Please join the Public Health Emergency Volunteer Reserve. Your work will assist us in safeguarding the health of every North Dakotan."
- Dr. Terry Dwelle
State Health Officer
