Volunteer options for Flooding:

Flood Volunteers

Volunteers at Evacuation Centre

Post Flood Recovery Volunteer

Flood Volunteers

• Will receive notification of volunteers on standby by the Group Coordinator.
• Once volunteers are activated, attend the agreed meeting point in town (the Group Co-ordinator will confirm where to meet). A Command Centre may be established at Appleby Primary School.
• Gather kit, hi-vis coat, waterproofs, torch, clipboard.
• Will be assigned to a role in pairs.

Flood Volunteers may also be asked to carry out the following tasks:

• Filling sandbags.
• Transporting sandbags to areas forecast to be flooded.
• Delivering sandbags to properties likely to be flooded.
• Assisting the Flood Wardens with door knocking.

Volunteers at Evacuation Centre

• On receipt of instructions from the Coordinator, Volunteers sho0uld go to the evacuation centre as soon as possible.
• Provide support to the agencies operating the evacuation centre.
• Assist with organisation of food and drinks.
• Provide emotional support to evacuated residents.
• Keep a record of those people returning to their homes or elsewhere after the flood.

Post Flood Recovery Volunteer

• Removal of sandbags.
• Offer support, be able to make drinks and/or food if required.
• Carry out regular checks on the houses affected to ensure residents are managing or if any additional help is needed.