Volunteer
Matrix Event
November 17–20, 2026
Volunteer opportunity at Universal Studios; this is not a Menifee CERT event.
For Menifee CERT members
Member Hub
Quick access to upcoming events, meeting information, training links, and member downloads.
Volunteer Hours
Help Menifee CERT keep an accurate record of the time you contribute at events, trainings, and other volunteer activities.
Report Volunteer HoursUpcoming
2026 Calendar
Upcoming CERT training, community events, and volunteer opportunities are listed below.
Training
CERT Basic Training
November 20, 21, and 22, 2026
FEMA 20-hour volunteer training at Menifee City Hall.
Friday: 5:30 PM–9:30 PM; Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Volunteer
Christmas Tree Lighting
December 5, 2026
Holiday lighting, crafts, and business vendors at MSJC.
Member Event
CERT Christmas Party
December 10, 2026
CERT team and partner appreciation. Location to be announced.
Beyond Menifee
Regional CERT Opportunities
Menifee CERT members are welcome to participate in meetings, training, and preparedness activities offered by neighboring CERT programs and Riverside County.
Canyon Lake CERT
Monthly CERT Meeting: 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM
Location: Canyon Lake City Hall, 31516 Railroad Canyon Road, Canyon Lake, CA 92587
Temecula Citizen Corps
Business Meeting: 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM
Location: Public Works Field Operations Center, 43230 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA
Training Meeting: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM. Training locations may vary.
Riverside County CERT
Find regional CERT programs and upcoming classes through Riverside County Emergency Management.
HAM Radio Licensing Course
November 6–7, 2026 · 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Hosted by the City of Moreno Valley Office of Emergency Management at the EOC Media Room, 22870 Calle San Juan de Los Lagos, Moreno Valley, CA 92553.
Free two-day course preparing participants for the Amateur Radio licensing examination and emergency communications. A $15 exam fee and $35 FCC licensing fee apply after passing.
Radio readiness
Monthly Radio Check-In
First Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM
A quick monthly check-in to confirm that member radios are working properly. Check in on these frequencies in order:
- CERT 3446.860 MHzOffset -5.0 MHzPL 103.5 Hz
- CERT 4446.600 MHzOffset -5.0 MHzPL 100 Hz
- K6OEM147.975 MHzOffset -600 kHzPL 146.2 Hz
This frequency is already set up for the City of Menifee Office of Emergency Management and may become the primary fixed repeater.
- GMRS CH 16 RPT467.575 MHzOffset -5.0 MHzPL 141.3 Hz
Menifee OEM GMRS repeater.
Joining the team
CERT Membership
CERT Basic Training is open to participants age 16 and older. Full City of Menifee CERT membership begins at age 18 and requires completion of CERT Basic Training plus ICS-100, ICS-200, and ICS-700.
Membership requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess a valid driver’s license or valid identification
- Complete CERT Basic Training and the required ICS-100, ICS-200, and ICS-700 modules
- Complete and sign all necessary forms, releases, and agreements
- Submit initial and subsequent background investigations
- Register as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW)
After completing required training
- Complete Live Scan and provide a photo.
- Complete the Disaster Service Worker forms. Keeping a copy in your vehicle is optional but highly recommended.
- Receive your CERT badge, which indicates to CAL FIRE and police that you have completed the requirements to be on site.
Keep learning
Required Training and Additional Resources
Go to FEMA Student Portal (opens in a new tab)
FEMA is transitioning the Student Portal to Login.gov. The sign-in page is expected; your name and a verified Login.gov email address must match your FEMA SID profile.
FEMA: CERT Basic TrainingRequired for membership (opens in a new tab) IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICSRequired for membership (opens in a new tab) IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200Required for membership (opens in a new tab) IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management SystemRequired for membership (opens in a new tab) IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An IntroductionOptional (opens in a new tab) First Aid, CPR, BLS, and AED (opens in a new tab) Stop the Bleed (opens in a new tab) Red Cross GAP Training (opens in a new tab) Riverside County Training Resources (opens in a new tab)