Overview

Citizen Corps strives to encourage and assist Americans in becoming more involved in the hometown security of their communities and our country. Don’t hesitate to learn more!

Programs

The following programs provide excellent volunteer service opportunities:

• Citizen Corps Council - This council drives local citizen participation by coordinating Citizen Corps programs, developing community action plans, assessing possible threats, and identifying local resources.
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) - A training program that prepares people in neighborhoods, the workplace, and schools to take a more active role in emergency management planning, and to prepare themselves and others for disasters.
• Neighborhood Watch Program (NWP) - The NWP incorporates terrorism prevention and education into its existing crime prevention mission.
• Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) - The MRC coordinates volunteer health professionals during large-scale emergencies to assist emergency response teams, provide care to victims with less serious injuries, and remove other burdens that inhibit the effectiveness of physicians and nurses in a major crisis.