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The Ready For Anything scheme

When emergencies hit like flooding or severe storms professional responders focus on saving lives. But what about the people who are cold, confused, or need a helping hand?
 
Ready for Anything (RFA) is a volunteer scheme that bridges the gap between professional services, our local community emergency response teams (CERTs) and our communities. Our philosophy is simple: While the professionals save lives, RFA volunteers look after the people.
 
What you will do as a volunteer
You don’t need to be a hero to make a massive difference. You’ll provide the human aspect that helps our emergency services work more effectively. Typical tasks include:
 
  • Sharing Information: Door-knocking or delivering leaflets to give residents calm, accurate safety advice.
  • Helping to run Support Centres: Helping look after people who have had to leave their homes in temporary shelters.
  • Moving Supplies: Managing essentials like food, bottled water, and blankets.
  • Welfare Checks: Visiting vulnerable residents to make sure they are safe and have what they need.
  • Specialist Help: Assisting at the coast or supporting teams evacuating people from their homes.
Your safety comes first
We will never put you in harm's way. Our safety-first mandate means volunteers are never sent into dangerous areas, such as floodwater or damaged buildings.
 
To keep you protected, we use a buddy system: you will always work in pairs, so you are never alone. You only ever go out to help once you have been officially contacted and briefed by our coordination team.
 
No fixed commitment
The best part about RFA is the flexibility. There is no "weekly shift." When an emergency happens, we send an "RFA YES" text to your phone. If you are free, reply and we will tell you where to go. If you are busy with work or family, just ignore the message. It is that simple.
 
Register today and help ensure your community remains Ready for Anything.

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What we will offer you:

1

Regular training

Following your initial recruitment, the LRF will provide you with regular training. This is so you are able to assist with confidence wherever it is needed.

2

Insurance and Protective Equipment

All personal protective equipment (PPE), identification and indemnity insurance will be provided by Lincolnshire County Council. 

3

Communication

You will be closely connected to LCC Emergncy planning team as well as a network of county wide community emergency volunteers.

4

Continual Development

We will hold quarterly training sessions so your skills will remain up to date and relevant.

 

Click here to see the Ready For Anything Volunteer role at a glance.

 

Your safety is our priority. Volunteers are never asked to enter hazardous situations or perform high-risk tasks. The focus is strictly on humanitarian and logistical aid. 

…so how do I get started?

Please use the form below to fill in your details and we will be in touch to complete the process.

Lincolnshire Ready for Anything Emergency Volunteer Scheme Register form

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