Discover how you can make a real difference in your community by becoming prepared for emergencies!

When emergencies strike, local volunteer organisations play a crucial role in providing immediate assistance to affected communities. With the right knowledge, you can be more confident in how you can support yourself, family, friends and your wider community before, during and after times of crisis. 

The Greater Manchester Resilience Forum is proud to offer free awareness sessions and educational resources designed to equip communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies they may face. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or someone eager to lend a helping hand or would just like to find out more about the work of your Local Resilience Forum - our learning sessions are tailored to anyone looking to enhance their community's resilience. 

In collaboration with Building Resilience Together and other partners, we are currently developing online courses to provide accessible training for volunteers and representatives from the voluntary and community sectors. 

Our first four sessions will be held in April and May, taking place during lunchtime and lasting 60 minutes each. Check out our booking pages to secure a place.

Session 1 - From preparedness to action: Emergency Response in Greater Manchester
Tuesday April 30th 12.30-1:30pm
Location: Zoom/Online 
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-preparedness-to-action-emergency-response-in-greater-manchester-tickets-877218874267 

Session 2 - From preparedness to action: Intro to Climate Change & Major Weather Events 
Tuesday May 7th 12.30-1.30pm
Location: Zoom/Online 
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-preparedness-to-action-intro-to-climate-change-major-weather-events-tickets-877245513947 

Session 3 - From preparedness to action: Strengthening Communities through Action 
Tuesday May 14th 12.30–1.30pm
Location: Zoom/Online 
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-preparedness-to-action-strengthening-communities-through-action-tickets-877254691397 

Session 4 - From Preparedness to Action: What happens in a heatwave 
Tuesday May 21st 12.30–1.30pm
Location: Zoom/Online 
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-preparedness-to-action-what-happens-in-a-heatwave-tickets-877277850667  

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable skills and knowledge that could make a lasting impact in your community and build a more resilient Greater Manchester! 

Please get in touch with sulafa.abushal@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk with any questions.