©InfoAcross the UK, our trained volunteers respond to hundreds of emergencies – including transport accidents, evacuations, floods and fires – every year. Would you like to be there when someone needs it most?
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How would I be helping people?
As an emergency response volunteer you would help people in need and have a special role to play in supporting the emergency services. Your role could include:
- helping set up and run rest centres
- providing first aid or transport assistance
- offering practical and emotional support during a major incident.
What skills and training do I need?
You need to have good interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
We will give you the training you need providing emotional support and major incident training. You could also receive training to develop your skills in a specialist area, including communications, first aid, team leadership and ambulance support.
How much time do I need to give up?
You and your volunteering manager will discuss how much time you are able to give. Since our volunteering opportunities depend on local needs, some areas may need volunteers more regularly or for longer hours than others. If one of our services requires more time than you are able to give, we may have other volunteering opportunities that fit your schedule.
Will volunteering cost me anything?
We reimburse all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses when you volunteer for us. Volunteers are asked to keep expenses to a minimum and to supply receipts. Please feel free to discuss this with a volunteer advisor beforehand if you have any worries or questions.
Why are volunteers needed?
Without volunteers we would never be able to give people the help they need in a crisis. Because we offer so many services across the UK, we depend on people who generously give up their time to help others.
How do I apply?
You can search and apply online for emergency response volunteering opportunities. You can also talk to a service manager about current opportunities near you.
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