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Homeland Security
New threats and increased demands face our nation's public safety and health, and emergency preparedness officials. Meeting these demands will require action on many fronts, including tapping Virginia's volunteer and national service resources. Virginia must take a proactive approach to emergency preparedness. Not only do we face the possibility of future terrorist attacks, but also other threats such as hurricanes, tornados, and crimes. Networks of agencies and organizations such as Virginia Corps, Virginia Department of Emergency Management,and local Citizens Corps are actively seeking the assistance of volunteers and organizations. If you represent a homeland security or pubic safety agency, contact our office to learn more about applying to become an AmeriCorps program.
Partners in Security
Citizen Corps
The mission of Citizen Corps is to harness the power of individuals through education, training, and volunteer service to make communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to the threats of terrorism, crime, public health emergencies, and disasters. The Citizen Corps mission is accomplished through a national network of state, local, and tribal Citizen Corps Councils.
Corporation for National & Community Service
Find the latest available Corporation grants for homeland security at this site, as well as listings of previously awarded programs funded by the Corporation.
Office of Commonwealth Preparedness
The mission of the Office of Commonwealth Preparedness (OCP) is to work with and through others - including federal, state, and local officials, as well as the private sector - to develop a seamless, coordinated security and preparedness strategy. OCP serves as the single point of contact for the Department of Homeland Security.
Project TAHS (Technical Assistance in Homeland Security)
Project TAHS is sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service to provide training and technical assistance to their homeland security grantees. TAHS provides resources and assistance on guidance organization, partnership building, volunteer recruitment and retention, model programs and best practices, project design, planning, marketing and evaluation, public education and awareness.
Virginia Corps
The Governor's primary initiative on volunteerism, Virginia Corps helps strengthen neighborhoods and communities through volunteer service. It offers links to hundreds of volunteer opportunities throughout the Commonwealth, including civic involvement, national service projects, and homeland security programs. Find the Citizen Corps Council nearest you and ways you can get involved in a local Community Emergency Response Team, Medical Reserve Corps, or Neighborhood Watch program.
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) is a state agency that works closely with local government emergency managers, other state agencies, voluntary organizations, and federal agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure a comprehensive, efficient, and effective response to disasters throughout Virginia. Contact (VDEM) for information on trainings on disaster preparedness and relief via the Emergency Management Institute.