Make a difference in the community at the times of greatest need.
Some of the most inspiring acts of heroism during the recent Chatsworth train disaster and the wildfires that shook the San Fernando Valley were performed by the volunteers of the city's Crisis Response Team (CRT).
The city is recruiting community members to volunteer for the CRT.
At the request of police and fire departments, CRT members provide immediate on-scene crisis intervention, attend to survival and comfort needs, act as liaisons between victims and emergency personnel, and give referrals to victims and their families affected by a death, a serious injury, a violent crime or other traumatic incidents.
New member training will take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Jan. 27 through March 12, 2009 at the L.A. Police Academy in Westchester.
Bilingual volunteers who speak Spanish or Korean are especially needed.
For more information or to register for the training, call (213) 978-0697 or email LACRT@lacity.org.
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