IsPrepared is bringing together volunteers and the vulnerable to keep communities safe and well during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 4,000 community groups have sprung up across the country to support those affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. Many volunteer groups are organised via WhatsApp and Facebook groups. Managing thousands of requests for help and volunteer sign-ups…
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Financial Safety during COVID-19 It is important to remember that the vast majority of people who volunteer or benefit from voluntary services do so with the best of intentions. Unfortunately, there are examples of a minority of people exploiting the current situation to take advantage of vulnerable people. This minority could be organised criminals, ordinary…
DetailsRapid recruitment, deployment and organisation of a large volunteer team requires efficient technology. Although this is changing constantly the Surrey Heath Prepared infrastructure is bedding in. The following widely available software systems have been deployed: Website The www.SurreyHeath-Prepared.uk website is the main source of volunteer registrations and requests for help. The site is built on…
DetailsOrganising a large group of volunteers as a community response team can be a daunting task. We adopted a ‘hyper-local’ approach by breaking down the Borough into its constituent Wards and further down to Zones. This is our blueprint for the Organisation Structure of our COVID-19 Community Response. Steering Group Provide governance, direction and to…
Details7-point guide to communication best practice As local communities prepare their COVID-19 community response, it is crucial to bear in mind simple communication principles and to follow best practice. This short guide will show you the way. 1. Human first Before you do anything else, think about the basic human needs and experience of your…
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