OUR MISSION
CERC’s missions are to help Californians become better prepared for disasters and to be on call for deployment in response to disasters throughout the state. When not on deployment, CERC members work with regional partners and focus on priorities such as helping local communities respond to, prepare, and recover from disasters; working to combat food inequities in vulnerable communities; assisting educational opportunity and economic mobility for communities experiencing persistent unemployment or underemployment; and other services that increase civic engagement and social cohesion.
Learn how to create a disaster pantry for your home
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When disaster strikes it's important to have a plan and be prepared. Did you know that during a large-scale emergency it can take emergency responders several days to respond to all of the calls? So it's important that you are prepared at home in case you need to shelter in place.
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Watch this pre-recorded webinar presented by CERC Alumni Cheyenne Bailey to get some tips on getting a disaster-ready pantry.
What do CERC Members Do?
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CERC Members deploy to California declared emergency operations, empower community-based partnerships, and serve the most vulnerable community members through local partner placements. Each service site has its own individual structure and policies, but all California Emergency Response Corps Members:
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Serve identified vulnerable communities daily
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Attend CERC-wide, regional, and site-specific trainings. Training includes, but is not limited to skill- building specific to member’s duties; workshops on personal and professional development; team-building exercises and service-learning projects delivered during Member orientation and retreats
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Are responsible for being available to deploy for up to 2 weeks each time, anywhere in the state on short notice (within 24-48 hours)
***This is a full-time 40hours/week position***
Benefits
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Monthly living stipend
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Healthcare
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$10,000 Education Award upon completion of 1700 hour contract
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Extensive Training and Professional Development Opportunities
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Student loan forbearance (for qualifying loans)
OUR PARTNERS/Host Sites
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California State University System-Multiple campuses
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Binational of Central California
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California
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Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE)
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United Way Fresno and Madera
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North Coast Opportunities in Lake County
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El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center
For more information and partner links go to our Partners page