CERT training open for volunteers
The Cobb County Community Emergency Response Team is accepting applications for July initial training classes. The CERT program trains people to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations in their communities.
When emergencies occur, CERT members can give critical support to first responders, provide immediate assistance to victims and organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site.
They also can help with nonemergency projects that help improve community safety.
Students must attend all seven sessions to complete the program, and participants must be at least 16.
Applications are due by noon Tuesday.
When: 6 to 9 p.m. July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 and 28
Where: Cobb County Emergency Operations Center, 140 North Marietta Parkway, Marietta.
Contact: Kimberly.Schneider@CobbCounty.org, 770-499-4567.
Find your volunteer career at CAC
Join the more than 300 Community Assistance Center volunteers that help neighbors in need in Sandy Springs and Dunwoody. CAC is currently recruiting volunteers for the reception desk and food pantry as well as adult education teachers. Volunteers are most often needed Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can ideally work one 4 hour shift a week. Adult education classes take place in the evening. Special project and event volunteer opportunities are also available.
When: ongoing.
Where: 1130 Hightower Trail, Sandy Springs
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator Debbie Olson at volunteer@ourcac.org
Information: ourcac.org or 770-552-4889
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