DC Citizen Corps Council DC Citizen Corps Council members include leaders from emergency management, law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services, volunteer organizations active in disasters (VOADs), business and faith-based organizations, and other relevant groups such as schools, health care institutions, and the transportation sector. View a list of the DC Citizen Corps Member Organizations. The role of the DC Citizen Corps Council is to: Match the needs of first responders with the skills and abilities of volunteers to help protect families, homes, and communities from the threats of terrorism, crime, and disasters Educate the public on safety, help residents protect themselves from harm, and teach citizens what to do in the event of a crisis Spearhead efforts to offer residents new and existing volunteer opportunities, educational information, and training courses to address crime, terrorism, and natural disaster risks Promote all Citizen Corps programs and activities across the community Capture innovative practices and report accomplishments that can be replicated in other communities nationally Survey the community to assess increased awareness and Citizen Corps participation The DC Citizen Corps works with District and federal agencies to promote and coordinate DC Citizen Corps volunteer programs, such as CERT, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Police Reserve Corps (PRC), Neighborhood Watch (NW), and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), at the community level. See DC Citizen Corps Volunteer Programs for more information or to volunteer.