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.
What do CERC Members Do?
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CERC Members deploy to California declared emergency operations, empower community-based partnerships, and serve at-risk 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 local 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