Celebrating community emergency volunteers
To celebrate Volunteers’ Week 2020, we chatted to Calum, aged 25, about his role with the Bradford on Avon Town Council Community Emergency Volunteers.
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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.
Funding and assistance from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is enabling priority communities in Dorset and Wiltshire to overcome common barriers to community resilience.
This guide has been designed to support community volunteers and partners in using Zoom to participate in Communities Prepared webinars.