Blogs

In this volunteer Q&A, John Roe discusses how he and his volunteer team put into action their Emergency Response Plan in response to COVID-19.

#30days30waysUK gets ready to launch its 6th annual ‘September is Preparedness Month’ social media campaign

The latest news from the Communities Prepared team PLUS the importance of working collaboratively to prepare for future unknowns

Emergency Officer, Andrew Turner discusses how his community volunteers in his Dorset parish adapted to the impact of COVID-19 .

Communities Prepared and ACRE have published a new guide to help rural communities become more resilient in the face of emergencies.

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.