What leadership opportunities exist for Citizen Corps volunteers?
Citizen Corps leaders are given additional training opportunities and responsibilities to help the Citizen Corps stay connected with its volunteer base. Leaders maintain communication with neighborhood volunteers and may organize periodic neighborhood meetings to inform citizens about the role of Citizen Corps. Citizen Corps leaders attend Citizen Corps Council meetings to help with planning activities, training and outreach. Leaders may be issued City equipment such as two-way radios to facilitate communication in times of emergency.