Providence EMA in partnership with the RI chapter of the American Red Cross, is training volunteers for disaster relief. In the event of a city wide disaster or crisis, Providence would need over 400 trained volunteers to operate emergency shelters, currently we have less than 100 trained volunteers. We need your help to insure that Providence is prepared to respond to and recover from a crisis or disaster.

There are many positions available within emergency shelters, we will tailor a job position to you. We need people with all skills, training and education levels during a disaster. As a part of your volunteer duties, you will be required to aid in training and recruiting other volunteers.

Training is FREE and offered at various times of the year. Our trainings are ongoing, please call for training dates and times. Attendance at a certain number of trainings is required for certification.

Youth ages 11-17 can train and volunteer with their parents while teens age 18+ can get involved on their own.

There is also a 21 hour training course that includes CPR & First Aid, introduction to disaster services, mass care, shelter operations and a live simulation conducted at a shelter site with the local police and fire department.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Providence Emergency Management Agency

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Youth/Teens (13-17) Large Group (11+) Adults (26-54) Small Group (2-10) Adults (55+) Unpaid Interns Families Young Adults (18-25) Individual

Evenings Occasional Monthly

Contact Person:
Christopher DeGrave, Program Coordinator, (401) 228-8000, (email)

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Address:

591 Charles Street Providence, RI 02904 (See a map)

Miscellaneous Information

Handicap accessible?
	Yes
Does this opportunity provide services to low-income communities?
	Yes