Stamford Citizen Services Corps

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CERT & MRC Volunteers

What is Stamford Citizen Services Corps (SCSC)?

The Stamford Citizen Services Corp consists of medical and non-medical volunteers who have volunteered to respond to local emergencies and other events as needed. The Mission is to serve the people of Stamford by supporting the local emergency service and public health agencies in disaster, crisis and emergency response, and by promoting safety education, emergency and disaster preparedness. Members of the SCSC have the opportunity to become joint CERT and MRC Volunteers who are included in the City’s emergency response resources and will participate in a variety of activities including:

  • mrc19Emergency preparedness response
  • Emergency sheltering
  • Responder Rehab
  • Disaster medical Support
  • Disaster Risk Reduction
  • Medical Facility Surge Capacity
  • First Aid During Large Public gatherings
  • Planning, Logistical, & Administrative Support
  • Veterinary Support and Pet Preparedness
  • Health Screenings
  • Obesity Reduction
  • cert19Vaccination Clinics
  • Outreach to Underserved Community members
  • Heart Health
  • Tobacco Cessation Community Evet Support
  • Health Living
  • Health Education and Promotion
  • Engaging Youth in Public Health Activities
  • Light Search and Rescue
  • Fire Suppression
  • Disaster Psychology

Who is Eligible to Join?

All are welcome to join including retirees.  Below are examples of some of the volunteer skill sets:

  • Administration
  • Certified Nurses’ Aid
  • Clergy
  • Clinical Social Worker
  • Cooks
  • Counselor
  • Custodian
  • Dentist
  • Firefighter
  • Ham Radio Expert
  • High school graduate
  • Homemaker
  • IT Personnel
  • Law Enforcement
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Physician
  • Medical Technician
  • Pharmacist
  • Plumber
  • Public Health Practitioner
  • Psychologist
  • Registered Nurse
  • Secretary
  • Security
  • Teacher
  • Translator / Interpreter
  • Veterinarian
  • Veterinarian Technician

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Contact

For additional information, please contact:

Stamford Citizen Services Corps (CERT/MRC)
888 Washington Boulevard, 8th FL
Stamford, CT 06901

Phone:  203-977-4398
Fax:      203-977-5506
Email:  StamfordCERTMRC@stamfordct.gov