Become a crisis volunteer in Aalter: help needed during emergencies

The local government of Aalter is seeking committed residents aged 18 and over to assist during emergencies as part of the crisis volunteer corps.

Generic image of a group of volunteers in front of a municipal building in Flanders.
AI

Generic image of a group of volunteers in front of a municipal building in Flanders.

The municipality of Aalter is looking for new crisis volunteers to help residents during emergencies. An information session will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

Residents of Aalter who wish to contribute to their municipality during emergencies can join the crisis volunteer corps. The administration is seeking committed individuals aged 18 and over who are willing to assist with practical, logistical, or administrative tasks to support professional emergency services.
Volunteers can be deployed in various situations, such as water damage or supporting reception centers. Deployment is always carried out safely and within the volunteer's capabilities. The organization emphasizes flexibility and good guidance, allowing volunteers to choose when they are available and which tasks they undertake.
Interested individuals are invited to an information session on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 7:30 PM in the auditorium of the town hall at Europalaan 22. This session will explain how the corps operates, how deployments work, and how to join. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.
Pre-registration for the information session can be done via www.aalter.be/crisisvrijwilliger. Those who are already convinced or cannot attend the information session can view the presentation via a link on the municipality's website or register directly at www.aalter.be/inschrijving-crisisvrijwilliger.
Based on information from the official source: Gemeente Aalter (25/09/2026)