Role description

Support your community before and during an emergency. Join your local Disaster Welfare and Support Team.

Your tasks

You could be deployed to assist in a flood, fire or other large-scale emergencies, and you’ll help with a range of activities that could include:

• Setting up and providing support in evacuation centres

• Undertaking needs assessments to understand what support people need

• Providing psychosocial support

We have 20 teams around the country that are prepared to help in their communities or in neighbouring regions at short notice. Teams are listed by their regular training location. Meet new people, gain a range of new skills and be there for your community. Apply to be a disaster welfare support volunteer now.