Why Volunteers Matter

Volunteers play a vital role in making our communities safer. They do this in a variety of ways, from providing direct services to helping to build stronger communities.

Direct Services

Volunteers provide direct services that help to make communities better and safer. For example, they:

• Serve as trained storm spotters
• Serve as neighborhood watch or crime prevention
• Provide security at community events
• Mentor at-risk youth
• Offer support to victims of crime
• Provide first aid and CPR training
• Maintain parks and playgrounds
• Tutor students
• Sponsor food drives and other charitable events

Building Stronger Communities

Volunteers make a community better.

Volunteers help to build stronger communities, which can lead to a reduction in crime. When people feel connected to their community and have a sense of ownership, they are more likely to report crime, intervene in dangerous situations, and look out for their neighbors.

Volunteers can build stronger communities by:

• Participating in community events
• Getting to know their neighbors
• Helping at local schools and organizations
• Serving on neighborhood councils and committees
• Advocating for positive change in their community

The Benefits of Volunteering

In addition to making communities safer, volunteering can:

• Reduce stress
• Improve mental and physical health
• Increase self-esteem
• Enhance social skills
• Build a sense of community
• Make a difference in the world

If you are looking for a way to make your community safer, volunteering as a trained storm spotter is a great option.

Learn More and Click Here to get involved.  We look forward to seeing you soon!

Helping as a trained storm spotter is easy.  Getting a radio license or Ham radio license is easy.  It only takes a few hours and a simple test.  Storm spotting requires sitting for a weather class.  Most find this part fascinating as they learn about thunderstorms and tornadoes.  Think about joining our team.  If you can’t please consider supporting our trained spotters.   Click here to help.