Volunteer & Responder Wellness Coordinator
Ministry: Moral & Spiritual Ministry · Emergency Function: Volunteer & Responder Wellness
Role Purpose
Supports the well-being of the volunteers and community servants who may be working extended hours or experiencing emotionally difficult circumstances during emergency operations. Those who serve the community also need support.
What You Would Help Do
Before an Emergency
- Develop volunteer wellness and rotation plans.
- Build wellness check-in procedures and resources.
- Participate in supportive communication and self-care training.
During an Emergency
- Encourage appropriate rest and rotation of volunteers.
- Check on volunteer well-being.
- Provide opportunities for prayer and spiritual encouragement.
- Help identify signs that a volunteer may need additional support.
- Coordinate referrals to appropriate resources when necessary.
After an Emergency
- Support post-event debriefing and recovery.
- Support follow-up wellness check-ins for volunteers.
- Document wellness lessons and volunteer support needs.
Qualifications & Helpful Skills
Who would be a good fit?
Required
- Willingness to complete Weather Watchmen training.
Helpful But Not Required
- Background in peer support, counseling, or wellness programs
- Experience supporting volunteers or first responders
- Strong listening and communication skills
- Compassion and emotional awareness
Training & Readiness
Volunteers are not expected to respond to emergencies without preparation.
Weather Watchmen volunteers may receive or be asked to participate in role-appropriate training, exercises, orientations, drills, and continuing preparedness activities before being assigned operational responsibilities.
Potential training for this role:
Working Together
No Ministry operates in isolation during an emergency.
Health & Human Services
Works with this ministry for mental-health and medical support referrals.
Defense / Emergency Management Taskforce
Works with this ministry for volunteer operations and rotation coordination.
Cross-Cutting Emergency Leadership
Works with this ministry for recovery and volunteer coordination.
Three-Deep Succession
Weather Watchmen's emergency management system is designed around continuity of leadership. Critical functions should have trained Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary personnel so that operations can continue if a primary leader is unavailable.
Multiple volunteers may express interest in the same operational area to build this depth.
Interested in Serving?
You do not have to know everything today. If you have relevant experience, transferable skills, or a willingness to train and serve, we encourage you to express your interest.