Leicestershire & Rutland British Red Cross ER.

04/06/2026

Volunteers play a key role in helping local communities prepare for and respond to key risks like flooding, health emergencies and disruption to essential services.

They bring a wealth of specialist skills, local knowledge and community connections to the Local Resilience Forum for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, working alongside the emergency services, local authorities and other partners.

To mark , we asked Rachael who represents the voluntary sector Local Resilience Forum for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, to explain why volunteers are so important to emergency response and how local people can get involved in the new Risk Ready Communities programme

https://orlo.uk/Ujy1Q

15/04/2026

If you've been affected by flooding - or want to be prepared for other local risks - there's still time to sign up for our free webinar tomorrow (Thursday 16 April) from 11am - 12 noon. ⏳

Find out how our Risk Ready Communities programme can help you and your community be ready for unexpected disruptions like severe weather or power cuts.

The session is open to everyone in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, including local residents, community groups, local councils and faith groups - so don't miss out.

If you can't make it, the webinar will be repeated next Tuesday 21 April, 6:30pm - 7:30pm.

Sign up for your preferred session here 👉🏽 https://orlo.uk/APAxW



Photo c/o Leicestershire & Rutland British Red Cross ER./ Fabio De Paola

Groundwork Five Counties Communities Prepared

07/04/2026

28/03/2026

Don’t wait for disruption – prepare for it! ⚠️

Our new Risk Ready Communities programme helps residents, community groups, local councils and faith groups to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.

Our first free webinar - ‘Introducing Risk Ready Communities: How to prepare for emergencies’ covers:
👋 Overview of the programme and 'meet the team'
❓ What’s on the local Community Risk Register?
📋 The importance of Community Response Plans
💬 Sharing experiences of emergencies
👉 ...and more

Choose your preferred date and time to attend via Teams:
🗓️ ️ Thursday 16 April, 11am-12pm
🗓️ Tuesday 21 April, 6.30-7.30pm

Open to all in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Find out more and sign up 👇
https://orlo.uk/JZI7L


Photo c/o Leicestershire & Rutland British Red Cross ER. / Fabio De Paola

Groundwork Five Counties Communities Prepared

29/01/2026

🌟 We're Hiring – Emergency Response Officer! 🌟

Do you want to make a real difference when a crisis strikes? The British Red Cross is looking for compassionate, resilient and motivated people to join our Emergency Response team.
As an Emergency Response Officer, you’ll be at the heart of our crisis support — leading volunteers, coordinating emergency responses, and working with partners like local authorities and fire & rescue services to make sure people get help when they need it most.

💼 What the role involves:

Supporting and managing ready‑to‑deploy volunteers
Coordinating responses to emergencies in your local area
Building strong relationships with partners
Helping communities prepare for, withstand, and recover from emergencies

⭐ Who we’re looking for:

Someone calm, organised, and able to work under pressure
A great communicator with strong people skills
Experience working with volunteers or in fast‑paced environments
Willingness to work evenings/weekends as part of a 24‑hour on‑call rota

💡 If you’re passionate about helping people in their most difficult moments — this could be the perfect role for you.

👉 Find out more & apply here:

View details and apply for this Emergency Response Officer vacancy in Leicestershire. Emergency Response Officer Location: Leicester (Hybrid) covering areas of Leicestershire and Rutland Salary: £27,041 per annum, pro rata Hours: 21 per week ...

27/01/2026

If you need someone to talk to, or you’d like a bit of extra support during storms or severe weather, our support line is here for you.
Our trained volunteer operators can offer emotional support, practical guidance, signposting, and help you navigate the recovery process.

Anyone affected by a fire, flood, or any other type of emergency can call the support line for assistance, no matter where you are in the UK.

You can reach us on 0808 196 3651:

Mondays & Thursdays: 10am – 8pm
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays: 10am – 5pm

23/01/2026

Winter can be a difficult and lonely time for some people so looking out for each other can make all the difference. ♥️

If you want to know more about how communities can support each other, including how to create a Community Response Plan, visit our website: https://orlo.uk/8JxVI

You can also find help from our partners British Red Cross on how to beat the winter blues: https://orlo.uk/wpDIk



Leicestershire & Rutland British Red Cross ER.

22/01/2026

Would you be ready to make a difference?

Our team are recruiting for Emergency Response Volunteers in Leicestershire.

Apply online or send us a message for more information.

https://volunteer.redcross.org.uk/opportunities/103814-emergency-response-volunteer-leicester-2025-12-18

20/01/2026

Tonight, our team welcomed a temporary addition on loan from our neighbours in Lincolnshire for the next 18 Months.

Introducing Rose the Ranger. Rose will enable our team to offer extra support to service users where required. It also bolsters our response capacity as we respond a lot outside of our county, and allows our team to remain available in our county.