Volunteer Opportunities

Do you want to help your community in case there is ever a big local crisis? Can you keep calm and think straight in an emergency? Becoming an Emergency Response Volunteer allows you to make a difference during widespread flooding, fire or any other major incident in Salford.
We will only call on you in the event of a major incident, when you will asked to help support the police, fire and rescue services with a wide variety of tasks.

Typical tasks might include:
- Supporting police, fire and rescue by manning access and exit points at the site of the emergency
- Supporting police, fire and rescue to carry out evacuations
- Helping communities prepare for extreme weather events such as flooding, snow or storms
- Providing practical support such as assisting with clear up from an emergency
- Providing practical support such as sorting, packing and distributing clothing, water or food
- Providing emotional support to people who have been evacuated from their homes
- Providing other practical support from office administration, answering the telephone or providing information to residents

Your life experience, both personal and professional could be of extreme value to this role so why not sign up today and take the first step towards helping the community prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies.
For more information about the role, please contact Claire Roberts or Grace Kennedy on 0161 787 7795 or visit our FAQ page here.