Before you begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?
Your safety and limiting the spread of COVID-19 is everyone’s main priority. We encourage you to review and adhere to the recommendations on the Buncombe County readiness site on how best to avoid COVID-19 and what to do if you think you might have it.
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates 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 offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization the professional responders can rely on during disaster situations. CERT volunteers can also help with non-emergency projects that help make their communities safer and more resilient. CERT programs welcome individuals of all abilities.
I'm interested. How do I participate?
- Respond to this opportunity as an individual or as a team.
- After you respond, a Buncombe County COAD staff will reach out to share relevant details and availability
Responder Volunteer duties/requirements include:
- Complete the CERT Training
- Optional duties
- Conduct damage assessments of storm-affected areas
- Assist in staffing shelters and/or reception centers
- Assist with communications
- Assist with staffing Points of Distribution
- Assist with Volunteer and Donation Management
- Assist with vaccine clinics
- Other duties within the scope of CERT training and capabilities
Time Commitment:
- 21 hours of training
Requirements:
- Be over the age of 18
In order to sign up for this volunteer project, simply provide:
- Click "respond" above to secure your spot and receive the next step instructions.
- Carefully review the Hands On notification emailed to you after you respond to this opportunity. Reply to this email with the following information:
- Name and Phone number
- Email address
- A four-digit number (NC TERMS asks for the last four digits of their SSN, but in reality it can be any four-digit number)
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by completing our Volunteer Experience Form.
