Ready for Anything is one of two volunteer groups that help in emergencies.

It was set up in 2015 by the York Centre for Voluntary Service and City of York Council after the devastation caused by the Boxing Day floods. 

Resources were significantly stretched but the practical support offered by the public and businesses was invaluable. Following the success of the initial scheme, the North Yorkshire Local Resilience Forum is now rolling it out across the whole of York and North Yorkshire.

Every day of the year, Ready for Anything volunteers are ready to help. There are currently 333 volunteers across York and North Yorkshire who provide practical support to people whose lives have been affected suddenly and help with the emergency response during an incident.North Yorkshire Council run a volunteering scheme, for people to help out in emergency situations

If you are interested in finding out more about the Ready for Anything volunteering scheme, you can view the information on our website here: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/your-council/north-yorkshire-local-resilience-forum/ready-anything-emergency-volunteering-scheme