Site last updated on
August 06, 2008
Browse this page to learn how you can engage in volunteer opportunities that support the efforts of the Clermont County Citizen Corps. This is by no means an exhaustive list but will give you some ideas for getting involved.
Community Emergency Response
Teams (CERT)
CERT members are citizens trained in basic emergency response techniques providing critical support
to their community prior to the arrival of professional responders.
Tristate
Medical Reserve Corps
The TMRC is a volunteer group that brings health professionals and others
together to support local public health, natural and man made
emergencies and medical services in the tristate area of Ohio,
Indiana and Kentucky. Additional info
here
To volunteer contact:
Mary Ann Lefker at
malefker@fuse.net or
Jerry Lautz at
gchc.org
2100 Sherman Ave. suite 100
Cincinnati, OH 45212
Phone: (513) 531-0267 ext.203
County Animal Response Team CART
CART will coordinate, educate and train volunteers to prepare for and respond to Cincinnati tri-state area natural and manmade disasters in an effort to provide care and shelter for impacted animals. This effort will help to reduce public health hazards and help to expedite the evacuation of animal owners.
Volunteer Reception Center
A Process to Incorporate Unaffiliated Volunteers in Disaster Response and Recovery
Volunteers in Police Service
VIPS
Since September 11, 2001, the demands on state and local law
enforcement have increased dramatically. As a result, already
limited resources are being stretched further at a time when our
country needs every available officer out on the beat. Some
local police departments are turning to civilian volunteers to
supplement their sworn force. Both Loveland and Miami Township
have active annual Citizen Police Academy classes.
Loveland contact :Officer Chad Caudell 513-583-3000
Miami Township contact: Lt Rowland 513-248-3721
Fire Corps
How can you help? There are many necessary tasks that can be
performed by citizens from the community in the fire service
every day. The list is endless, bound only by your imagination.
So check out what your local fire department needs and volunteer
for their Fire Corps. If they do not have a Fire Corps, drop us
a note, maybe we can help. e-mail
Neighborhood Watch Program
NWP
Incorporates terrorism prevention and education into the
existing crime prevention mission. We have two active
neighborhood watch programs in Clermont County, Miami Township
and working on a third. If you are interested in starting such a
program, drop us a note expressing your desire and ideas. e-mail
Typical activities might include arranging for home security inspections by crime prevention officers to identify security vulnerabilities.
Upgrade locks, security hardware and lighting
Train family members to keep valuables secure and lock windows and doors when leaving the house.
Train family members on identifying suspicious behaviors that could indicate terrorist activity
Ask neighbors to watch for suspicious activities when you’re on vacation or away from home.
Organize a Block Watch to assist children, elderly and other especially vulnerable persons if they appear to be distressed, in danger or lost.
Organize meetings with neighborhood groups and trained crime prevention offices to discuss security needs and crime prevention strategies.
Obtain and study information materials from the National Sheriff’s Association, the National Crime Prevention Council and local law enforcement agencies.