Volunteer Training and Application

Thank you for your interest in joining the Aurora Emergency Management Agency Emergency Volunteer Service! We have many opportunities with the service and each is a big job and an important one for all who serve and live in Aurora. Your time offered is a gift to the community!

Please fill out the application and submit to ema@aurora.il.us

Volunteer Application(PDF, 631KB)

Once the form is submitted, someone from the agency will notify you of the next steps. 

All new members will have to complete a six-month supervised probation period. Members on supervised probation are expected to attend monthly meetings and trainings, and new member are strongly encouraged to participate in many different activities to find what best fits their interests.  

Probation will end after six-months only if the new member has completed their orientation program.

The orientation program includes:

  • Blood Borne Pathogens/Personal Protective Equipment Training - 4 hours

  • First Aid, CPR, and AED Training - 6 hours

  • Hazardous Materials Awareness - 6 hours

  • FEMA Independent Study: 100, 230, 700, and 2000 - 15.5 hours

  • Orientation Packet and Equipment Binder - hours vary

Volunteers must also complete basic training requirements to participate in specialized activity without supervision.

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