Civil Emergency Response Volunteer (ERV)
at Bury Voluntary, Community & Faith Alliance
Role Description
We are looking for volunteers who will be prepared in the event of an emergency situation to provide support to the emergency services if required within the Borough of Bury.
The role is varied but may include:
- Helping to staff a rest centre for an incident.
- Door knocking to warn communities of ongoing incidents.
- Helping at a donation point for those who may need support.
- Driving supplies to a site or to individuals who may be unable to leave their homes.
- Being aware of the risks that your community might face.
- Identifying which members of your community might be vulnerable in an emergency, and be prepared to offer assistance if required
You don’t need any experience to be an ERV, we will give you any necessary support and training to do your role.
Type of Activity: Suitable for individuals to apply, Suitable for groups to apply
Suitability: Suitable for 18 year olds and over
Time commitment
Various Times
Benefit to the volunteer
This is an opportunity to help support your local community in a time of crisis. You will have access to the Bury VCFA training courses and charity discounts
You will receive
Induction and training, Volunteer Handbook, Travel expenses
Inclusion Statement: We welcome anyone to apply to the role.
However, there are particular skills that would be useful for this role, a few of these are listed below (you do not require all of these):
Administration skills
Care of older people
Catering
Childcare
Communication skills
Computer / IT skills
Counselling
Crisis experience
Customer care
Disability awareness
Domestic skills
Driving
First Aid
Health & Safety
Hospital work
Languages
Lifting/handling
Parenting skills
Sign language