Why volunteer corps are indispensable in modern times Volunteer corps form an essential link between professional emergency services and citizen initiatives, with trained volunteers ready to provide support during crisis situations. Following a call from the government, many municipalities in Flanders have already shown interest in implementing such a corps. This demonstrates how support for … Read more
The Flemish government is going to provide 1 million euros per year and will encourage all municipalities to set up a volunteer corps. At least 32 municipalities are already prepared to start a corps. The government encourages all other municipalities to register this summer. According to Flemish Minister of the Interior Hilde Crevits, 34 municipalities … Read more
The Antwerp municipality of Edegem wants to establish a citizen reserve that can assist the emergency services in disaster situations. “It is a concept that has been adopted from the Netherlands”, explains Mayor Koen Metsu. Free training courses A citizen reserve consists of residents who can register and receive free first aid and emergency planning … Read more
