Volunteer for Citizen Corps

Securing our safety and freedom means we all work together.  Everyone has a critical role to play.  What can you do to help?  Volunteer now for Citizen Corp. 

Training is available for volunteers in the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program.  The CERT Program is presently the only active component of the Citizen Corps in Sweetwater County.

The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Program, The Neighborhood Watch (NWP) Program, and the Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) are not currently available in Sweetwater County.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Citizen Corps asks you to embrace the personal responsibility to be prepared; to get training in first aid and emergency skills; and to volunteer to support local emergency responders, disaster relief and community safety. 

Community Emergency Response Team

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations.  Using their training, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event and can take a more active role in preparing their community. 

Medical Reserve Corps Program

The Medical Reserve Corps Program strengthens communities by helping medical, public health and other volunteers offer their expertise throughout the year as well as during local emergencies and other times of community need.  MRC volunteers work in coordination with existing local emergency response programs and also supplement existing community public health initiatives such as outreach and prevention, immunization programs, blood drives, case management, care planning, and other efforts. 

Neighborhood Watch Program

The Neighborhood Watch Program (NWP) is an excellent way to strengthen and secure our communities.  In addition to serving a crime prevention function, Neighborhood Watch can help bring neighborhood residents together to focus on disaster and terrorism preparedness.   

Volunteers in Police Service

Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) provide support for police departments by tapping civilian volunteers to supplement their communities; law enforcement professionals.  This allows sworn officers more time for front line duty.