The Community Engagement Team is the public face of Salem CERT, dedicated to growing our volunteer base, strengthening community ties, and raising awareness of disaster preparedness. The team focuses on actively reaching out to residents through various platforms and events.
Primary Functions
To achieve this, the team’s core responsibilities and projects include:
- Hosting engaging outreach events annually and ensuring CERT is well-represented at local community fairs.
- Developing and executing a strategy to leverage key community partnerships and utilize feedback to refine outreach methods.
- Managing major projects like setting up the official recruitment booth at high-traffic events and playing a key role in planning the mock disaster drill.
- Handling essential tasks such as designing compelling booth materials, coordinating volunteer shifts for events, and promoting CERT activities across social media channels.
This proactive approach ensures the continuous involvement of new members and strengthens the overall preparedness of the Salem community.
Team Roster
Team Lead: Laura Hildebrandt
Assistants: Paul Howard, Mark Wardell