Ways to Volunteer
Community & Youth Readiness Ambassadors
The Community & Youth Readiness Ambassador programs equip neighbors of all ages to learn lifesaving skills, lead local preparedness projects, and strengthen resilient neighborhoods—welcoming new and returning ambassadors to train, serve, and mentor.
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Reasons to get involved or stay involved:
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Practical lifesaving skills: First aid, CPR, fire safety, and disaster planning—with options to advance into shelter ops, radio comms, and damage assessment.
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Community impact & connections: Protect your family, help neighbors, meet new people, and make a visible difference locally.
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Leadership, mentoring & growth: Lead drills, co‑facilitate trainings, and mentor new ambassadors; earn service hours (youth) and résumé‑ready experience (adults).
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Outreach & public speaking: Staff sign‑up tables and present at schools, faith groups, and clubs to expand preparedness.
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Preparedness planning & coordination: Organize neighborhood exercises and communication trees; track block‑level readiness goals.
Community Tool Lending Library
The Community Tool Lending Library is a free, shared resource that loans hand, power, and yard tools so neighbors can rebuild, create defensible space, and complete home and community projects—strengthening resilience while reducing costs.
Reasons to get involved or stay involved:
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Make a direct impact: Help survivors and neighbors rebuild faster; support defensible‑space and home‑hardening workdays.
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Build skills & confidence: Learn tool safety, check‑out/check‑in, and maintenance; optionally pair with workshops/CERT.
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Flexible local roles: Staff the shed, prep tool kits, track reservations, and welcome borrowers.
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Lead & connect: Coordinate workdays, onboard/mentor volunteers, do outreach, and strengthen community ties.
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Grow & sustain the library: Assist with donations, inventory, repairs, and sourcing priority tools—keep access free and equitable while tracking simple impact metrics.
Pioneer CERT & Teen CERT
Pioneer CERT is a trained neighborhood response team that offers ongoing preparedness classes, drills, and call‑outs—welcoming new and returning volunteers to build skills and serve during incidents.
Reasons to get involved or stay involved:
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Meaningful local impact: Strengthen community preparedness and support neighbors during emergencies.
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Practical, hands‑on training: Learn disaster medical, fire safety, search & rescue, radio, and ICS.
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Flexible ways to serve: Attend meetings, drills, or deployments as your schedule allows; roles for all abilities.
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Growth & certification: Earn credentials and step into leadership, logistics, planning, or communications.
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Team camaraderie & recognition: Train with a supportive crew and be appreciated for essential service.
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Program Support
Becoming a Program Support volunteer means being the behind‑the‑scenes backbone—helping with logistics, communications, data, and event coordination so programs run smoothly and reach more neighbors.
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Reasons to get involved or stay involved:
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Visible local impact: Help programs reach more neighbors and strengthen community resilience.
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Skill‑building with support: Gain operations/communications/data experience with training, mentorship, and references.
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Growth pathways: Take on ownership of processes or mini‑projects as you gain confidence.
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Flexible, low‑barrier service: Choose tasks and hours (some remote); great for students and service hours.
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Community & recognition: Collaborate with a caring team and be appreciated for essential behind‑the‑scenes work.