Volunteer and support your community

Volunteer to help your community stay safe from flooding.

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Join our flood volunteer team

Your community needs your help! We are looking for volunteers to help Calderdale stay safe from flooding.

What you need to know

  • Flexible roles: We have many different ways to get involved.

  • No fixed rota: You are not required to commit to a set schedule.

  • Full training: We provide all the support and training you need.

Flood wardens
Local flood groups

Our flood groups help residents and businesses prepare for and manage flood risks. They act as a strong voice for the community before, during, and after a flood.

Typical volunteer duties

    • Community Events: Help with leaf clearance, fundraising, and local exhibitions.

    • Flood Planning: Help create local flood plans and identify areas that need extra protection.

    • Resource Management: Manage local flood stores and distribute supplies to those in need.

    • Partnership Work: Team up with other local and national volunteer groups.

 

Flood wardens
Flood wardens

Flood wardens are local volunteers supported by the Environment Agency and Calderdale Council. They provide vital hands-on support to our communities before, during, and after a flood.

Typical duties include
  1. Supporting flooding events by being the eyes and ears on the ground.
  2. Communicating with the Environment Agency about flood warning information.
  3. Offering advice and information to residents and businesses.
  4. Actively encouraging people to sign up for the Environment Agency’s flood warning service.
  5. Supporting vulnerable members of our communities.
  6. Attending regular meetings with people at risk and those who have a role in assisting.
  7. Helping to manage resources in partnership with the flood groups.

Role of a flood warden

Volunteers lifting a large tree ready to use as a leaky dam.
Join a Flood Group

Interested in volunteering? Click a location below to contact your local group directly:

Hebden Bridge

Mytholmroyd

Todmorden

Sowerby Bridge

Other Opportunities

Not in one of these areas? Check our News Page for more ways to volunteer.

 

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