From volunteer training to environmental volunteering, our blog brings you all the latest news from the Communities Prepared network.
We’re always on the lookout for more volunteer knowledge. So, if you would like to submit a guest post to the Communities Prepared website, email Imogen.Smith@groundwork.org.
Melvin Hartley, a 2019 Churchill Fellow, has recently undertaken research across the United States and Europe into the role of volunteers in disasters. Here, he shares some of his learnings.
To celebrate Volunteers’ Week 2020, we chatted to Calum, aged 25, about his role with the Bradford on Avon Town Council Community Emergency Volunteers.
Claire Goldfinch, Project Officer at NALC shares examples of the inspiring work being done by local councils across England to support their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We’ve put together a list of reputable resources, offering helpful information and advice on responding to COVID-19.
Communities Prepared launches its new film to showcase the long-term impact of this national community resilience programme.
Dr. Sandra Engstrom, a lecturer in social work at the University of Stirling, explores the meaning of community resilience in the time of Covid-19.
Community action is more important than ever before. We’ve launched a public health volunteer training course in response to the Coronavirus pandemic.
With the country experiencing the impact of climate emergency, how can we find ways to live with long-term flood risk. Teresa Bridgeman discusses.
Dr Monica Rivas Casado, Cranfield University discusses the use of drone technology in flood emergency response.
Melvin Hartley, a 2019 Churchill Fellow, has recently undertaken research across the United States and Europe into the role of volunteers in disasters. Here, he shares some of his learnings.
