Volunteer Services
Welcome to Seattle OEM Volunteer Services!
Thank you for visiting our site! Currently we are only recruiting for our Seattle ACS program. You are welcome to submit an application and we will hold it until we open up recruitment.
Skilled volunteers provide support to key OEM programs and services. Examples of volunteer opportunities are below:
- Seattle Auxiliary Communications Service - Accepting applications!
- Stop the Bleed Training - Accepting applications! Contingent of Stop the Bleed Instructor requirements.
- Community classes taught by community members - Applications reviewed on rolling basis as needed.
Volunteer Services Application Form
We encourage you to visit these partner organizations for other volunteer opportunities.
Seattle Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS)
Emergency Communications Reserves - Amateur Radio Support
Should communications systems be damaged or overloaded due to a natural or man caused disaster, the City of Seattle calls on teams of amateur radio operators to help support the city with emergency communications. Typically, the mission of these teams includes providing communications at the Emergency Operations Center and establishing links between government facilities, hospitals and field command posts. Additionally, amateur radio provides a connection with teams of citizens organized in their communities to provide a first line of emergency response to neighborhoods. Amateur radio emergency communications is an important resource that augments the city's ability to respond in times of emergency.
The Office of Emergency Management oversees Seattle Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS) responsible for supporting government operations and the neighborhoods during an emergency. For more information about Seattle's Emergency Communications Reserves - please visit the Seattle ACS website.