Emergency Response / Crisis support volunteers

The COVID pandemic highlighted the need for many communities to be better prepared in the event of significant disruption to normal life from causes often outside our control. 

We need to create a bank of volunteers that may be able to help out during any potential emergencies. These could be but not limited to: 

- Local flooding 

- Major heat waves

- Major outbursts of an infectious disease (such as COVID) 

- Low temperatures and/or snow

- Major storms and gales

- Extended loss of electricity supply 

These rare occasions may provide a range of vital duties that volunteers can fullfil such as: 

- office administration 

- telephoning people 

- delivering leaflets 

- transporting vulnerable people 

- helping out in Care homes 

- supporting local hospitals 

There really are lots of jobs to do to make sure we can deal with and recover from emergencies efficiently and in the shortest possible time. 

Your details will be added to our email list and we will contact you through email when an opportunity comes available. There is no requirement for you help out when the time comes. These emergencies are rare occurrences so it isn't expected volunteers to be regularly called upon. It is however, reassuring to know that support is there if it is required. 

suitable for under 18s

About the organisation:

Portsmouth Together is the city's dedicated volunteer centre, bringing communities together through the power of volunteering. As a citywide partnership, we inspire, connect, and support individuals and organisations to make a lasting impact across Portsmouth. Whether you're looking to volunteer or seeking volunteers, we're here to help you make a difference.

Process:

You will need an account to register your interest for this role. Once you have registered your interest you will receive an automatic email with next steps. If you have not received this in a couple of hours, please do get in touch as it may not have registered (volunteering@hiveportsmouth.org.uk). 

You will need to respond to the "Criteria Check" email to progress with this role. 

Please check your junk email folder in case any emails end up there.  Friendly reminder that the charities/organisations emails may end up here too. 

Skills

Have a pleasant outgoing manner. Have the ability to work as part of a team. If your availability changes and you cannot attend an event, to inform the contact name you have been given as soon as possible.