Disaster/Emergency
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American Red Cross - Western Kentucky Chapter
The American Red Cross exists to provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world, through five key service areas: Disaster Relief, Supporting America's military families lifesaving blood, health and safety training and education, and international services. 1700 Frederica Street Suite #200 Owensboro, KY 42301 Phone: (270) 683-2438 |
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Daviess County Emergency Management
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Daviess County Emergency Management prepares the community for disasters and responds with the assistance of volunteers to help residents following a disaster. Mission Statement prepare, respond, recover, mitigate
212 St. Ann Street Suite 205 Owensboro, KY 42303 270-685-8448 Volunteer Coordinator Vicky Connor Email [email protected] Facebook: Daviess County Emergency Management Agency Website: www.daviessky.org |
1. Hours and days you need volunteers? How much time does a volunteer need to commit?
For CERT training, it's one night per 8 weeks for 3 hours = 24 hours. Following a disaster or otherwise, it's as much time as the volunteer wants to commit. 2. Annual or Special Events you need volunteers? Number of volunteers needed. Community exercises with the airport, VOAD, etc., require volunteers many times, usually for a few hours. This may occur two or three times/year. 3. Are there requirements for the volunteer? A background check will only be done if the person wants to volunteer with Daviess County EMA. Any person is welcome to take the CERT classes. Any children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult and no child younger than middle school. 5. Describe the different type of volunteer opportunities your organization would offer. Engaging with residents and neighbors in disaster preparedness or response. |
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Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center
The Mission of Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center is to provide the much needed and most safe blood products and related services to our region. WKRBC’s vision is a community of extraordinary people donating blood who save and enhance the lives of those in our community. Endless thanks to our gracious donors, the true backbone of our organization. In working with our donors, our staff serves the community with integrity and loyalty. WKRBC works to exceed expectations, knowing the ones we serve include ourselves. http://www.wkrbc.org/ |
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Civil Air Patrol
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As a Total Force partner and Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, Civil Air Patrol is there to search for and find the lost, provide comfort in times of disaster and work to keep the homeland safe. Its 56,000 members selflessly devote their time, energy and expertise toward the well-being of their communities, while also promoting aviation and related fields through aerospace/STEM education and helping shape future leaders through CAP’s cadet program.
Civil Air Patrol’s missions for America are many, and today’s adults and cadets perform their duties with the same vigilance as its founding members — preserving CAP’s 75-year legacy of service while maintaining its commitment to nearly 1,500 communities nationwide Mission Statement “To serve America by performing Homeland Security and humanitarian missions for our communities, states, and nation; developing our country's youth; and educating our citizens on the importance of air and space power.” 3300 Tamarack Road Owensboro, Ky 42301 502-783-6560 Volunteer Coordinator Capt. Patrick Deem [email protected] Office Hours Tuesdays 6-8, calls sun-sat 8-8 www.gocivilairpatrol.com https://www.facebook.com/GLRKY223/ |
1. What type of volunteer do you need?
Anyone 12 + no military experience required 2. Hours and days you need volunteers? Every Tuesday 6-8 with occasional training through out the year 3. Are there requirements for the volunteer? For cadet membership 12-18, for adult membership 18+ must pass background check, photo id, birth certificate for verification of identity. 18 and under needs parental consent. 4. Dress Code for volunteer? Air Force style uniforms are worn. Will discuss in detail during meeting. 5. Describe the different type of volunteer opportunities your organization would offer. Working airshows, recruiting booths, educational trips |
Volunteer Fire Departments
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Knottsville Fire Department 9436 Highway 144, Knottsville, KY
Masonville Fire Department 210344 Highway 231, Masonville, KY Masonville Fire Department 16551 Highway 231, Masonville, KY Moseleyville Volunteer Fire Department 3741 Ashbyburg Road, Moselelyville, KY Sorgho Volunteer Fire Department 6724 Highway 56, Owensboro, KY (270) 771-4914 Stanley Volunteer Fire Department 159 Highway 1554, Stanley, KY (270) 685-8440 St. Joseph Volunteer Fire Department11011 St. Joseph Lane, Owensboro, KY Thruston-Philpot Volunteer Fire Department 12592 Reid Road, Thruston, KY Thruston-Philpot Volunteer Fire Department 24215 Highway 142, Thruston, KY Utica Volunteer Fire Department 146 Highway 140, Utica, KY (270) 733-4328 Whitesville Volunteer Fire Department 10291 Highway 54, Whitesville, KY (270) 685-8440 Yelvington Volunteer Fire Department1124 Yelvington-Knottsville Road, Yelvington, KY (270) 264-9442 |
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