WELLFLEET – The Wellfleet Emergency Management Team is seeking community volunteers to help operate emergency shelters during severe weather events, including warming and cooling centers and overnight shelter accommodations.
Town officials are recruiting residents willing to assist with emergency shelter operations at Nauset Regional High School when severe weather or other emergencies require temporary accommodations for those in need.
Volunteers are needed in three primary areas: general shelter operations, medical assistance and animal sheltering.
General shelter volunteers will help set up and operate emergency facilities, welcome and register guests, and provide information and support to residents during shelter activations.
Medical assistance volunteers will help address basic medical needs of shelter guests. The town is encouraging individuals with a wide range of healthcare backgrounds to participate, including physicians, nurses, emergency medical professionals, medical assistants, nursing students and behavioral health professionals.
Retired healthcare professionals are also encouraged to volunteer and contribute their experience and expertise.
Animal sheltering volunteers will assist with the care and accommodation of pets brought to emergency shelters, working alongside shelter staff and pet owners to ensure the animals’ safety and well-being.
Officials emphasized that volunteers do not necessarily need professional experience to participate, particularly in general shelter operations.
The recruitment effort is part of Wellfleet’s ongoing emergency preparedness planning to ensure adequate staffing and resources are available when major storms or other emergencies affect the community.
Residents interested in volunteering are asked to email [email protected] with their full name, home address, email address, telephone number and preferred volunteer assignment.
Those who express interest will receive a follow-up email to schedule an informational meeting.
The Wellfleet Emergency Management Team says community participation is essential to providing shelter and assistance to residents during severe weather emergencies.
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