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zebrawithflowers t1_j8vyuui wrote

I've volunteered with them for years, and it's been a valuable experience. I started by attending a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class, and got my Technician's license through them. They just held a SKYWARN class on Monday.

I've volunteered at PVD Fest and other events in the past, and also gotten training on first aid, CPR, and staffing Medical Points of Distribution among other things.

Some volunteers also work for other towns' public safety departments, but some of us have day jobs outside the field. I recommend it if you have the time!

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Competitive-Ad-5153 OP t1_j8w49nw wrote

Sounds good! I already have my Technician's-class license, and did the SKYWARN training two years ago on my own. Are you always "on-call", or is it a "if you can help, it would be appreciated"-type thing?

Thanks for your input!

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zebrawithflowers t1_j8z4jzz wrote

They offer monthly trainings/meetings, and last I knew, they expected you to attend at least 5 a year to be considered an active volunteer, although COVID may have changed that.

For other events, it's usually an "if you can help, it would be appreciated" setup.

If you have the time to participate in the CERT training that's coming up, it's worth it. It's a good intro to some of the ways you can be helpful. If I had time this spring to attend again, I would - it's a great experience.

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