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General Membership Meeting
Tuesday, August 4th, 2026
Meeting Location
3861 Worsham Ave., Long Beach, CA. 90808
7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M
Multiple Volunteer Opportunities:
The National CERT Conference is seeking volunteers
Minimum requirements for conference CERT volunteers include:
· Affiliated and in good standing with a local CERT program
18 years or older
· Must have transportation to and from Irvine, CA
This year, the National CERT Conference is coming to Orange County, and we are looking for CERT volunteers to help make this incredible event a success. The conference will be held August 24–29, 2026 in Irvine.
National CERT Conference
August 24-26 (Pre Conference)
August 27-29 (Main Conference)
Hyatt Regency Irvine
17900 Jamboree Rd., Irvine, CA
This year's conference is especially meaningful as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program, founded by the Los Angeles Fire Department. More than 450 CERT volunteers, instructors, coordinators, and emergency managers from across the United States will gather to learn, network, and celebrate four decades of community preparedness.
We need volunteer support to take on a few support roles at this event:
Volunteer Opportunities
· Assisting with conference registration
· Greeting attendees and providing directions throughout the hotel
· Serving as conference runners and assisting with logistics
· Supporting breakout sessions and presenters
· Welcoming guests at luncheon events and checking tickets
· Serving as a Breakout Room Volunteer
Volunteer Benefits
· Complimentary parking (validation provided)
· The opportunity to attend presentations occurring in the room where they are assigned
· Opportunity to earn a conference scholarship (see below)
Meals
• Volunteers working half-day shifts should plan to purchase lunch on their own.
• Volunteers working a full-day shift on Thursday or Friday will receive lunch as part of the conference.
Conference Scholarship
Thanks to the generous support of Cal OES, volunteers have the opportunity to earn a complimentary conference registration.
• Volunteer for one Full-Day shift at Main Conference on Thursday (August 27) or Friday (August 28) and receive a conference scholarship to attend the remainder of the conference.
For example: Volunteer on Thursday and attend Friday and Saturday as a conference participant. Or you can volunteer on Friday, and be an attendee on Thursday and Saturday.
• Volunteers who complete two Half-Day shifts on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Saturday are also eligible.
After registering for two half-day shifts as a conference support volunteer, please email Carol Burtis at carol.burtis@surfcity-hb.org and let her know you are interested in receiving a main conference scholarship for Thursday–Saturday (August 27–29).
Whether you can volunteer for one shift or several, your support will make a tremendous difference in creating a welcoming experience for CERT members from across the country.
If you're interested, please sign up using this link: https://nationalcert.timetap.com
Dear Long Beach CERT,
On behalf of the Long Beach Fire Department and the Long Beach Firefighters Association, I would
like to invite members of your organization to volunteer at the Long Beach World Trade Center 9/11
Memorial Stair Climb. This event honors the 343 FDNY firefighters and all those who lost their
lives on September 11, 2001. More than just a stair climb, it is a community memorial dedicated to
remembrance, service, and honoring the courage and sacrifice of our nation’s first responders.
We are seeking volunteers to help make this special event a success. No prior experience is
necessary—volunteers will receive an assignment and instructions upon arrival.
Volunteer opportunities include:
• Event setup and preparation
• Participant registration and check-in
• Greeting and assisting participants and guests
• Providing directions and event information
• Handing out water and refreshments
• Supporting event operations throughout the day
• Assisting with event teardown
To accommodate different schedules, volunteers may sign up for one or more of the following shifts
Shift 1 – Friday, September 11
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Shift 2 – Saturday, September 12
6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Shift 3 – Saturday, September 12
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Every contribution will help create a meaningful experience for hundreds of participants and guests
as we remember the events of September 11 and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. If your
members are interested in volunteering or would like additional information, please contact our
Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@longbeachstairclimb.com or using this form
Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve our community and help ensure that we Never
Forget.
Thank you,
Long Beach CERT
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