Volunteer Opportunities in Suffolk County
Hurricane Katrina and the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001 caused many Americans to wonder how they can help prepare their communities. The Citizen Corps Partner Programs listed below give citizens the opportunity get involved. Citizen Corps' federally sponsored partner programs help build capacity for first responders through the use of volunteers.
Additionally, the Citizen Corps Program expands the resources and materials available to states and local communities by partnering with Programs and Organizations that offer resources for public education, outreach, and training; represent volunteers interested in helping to make their community safer; or offer volunteer service opportunities to support first responders, disaster relief activities, and community safety efforts.
The mission of Citizen Corps is to harness the power of every individual through education, training, and volunteer service to make communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to the threats of terrorism, crime, public health issues, and disasters of all kinds.
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In any police department, uniformed officers perform scores of tasks that could be assisted or facilitated by citizen volunteers. Serving as an Auxiliary Police Officer, providing assistance in:
1. Traffic control at special events, including parades, marathons and other large scale events.
2. Patrolling the community and reporting criminal or suspicious activity and other public safety concerns.
3. Assisting the regular police when requested at major incidents
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FEMA’s CERT program educates potential CERT volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT’s members will also participate in educating Suffolk County's residents on Emergency Preparedness. Learn More Here!
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The mission of the Medical Reserve Corps is to establish teams of local volunteer medical and public health professionals who can contribute their skills and expertise throughout the year as well as during times of community need. Learn More: Medical Reserve Corps
Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services
Attn: MRC Coordinator
102 East Ave.
Yaphank, New York 11980-0127
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