Wildfire resilience programs
HelpBerkeley is a Firesafe Council
Wildfire resilience programs for low-income residents
Support for Firewise groups
Already a member? Click here to find how to subscribe.
Are you starting or running a Firewise group?
Ask for a mentor. We will help you start your group!
Use our free programs to educate your members
Do you need help
making your yard fire-smart?
Use our education programs
Sign up for help in our clearing weekends
How it works
1. Sign up
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If this is your first time with us, click on the button below. This will take you to our community support page where you need to register. Make sure to check the option you need "I want to volunteer", "I need help with my yard", "I want to start a Firewise group", or "I am running a Firewise group."
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Remember your email and password for future logins.
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Our team will review your request and will need 48 to 72 hours to validate your information and confirm you as "member." Please check your email for a welcome message with instructions. Once you receive our confirmation, you will be able to subscribe to our wildfire programs.
Trouble signing up? Call (510) 288-3080
2. Subscribe to our free wildfire programs
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Once you are already registered and confirmed as "wildfire member" you can now click on the link provided in your welcome email message that will allow you to subscribe to our free wildfire program. The link will bring you to a questionnaire where you can tell us exactly what you need.
3. Reply to our questionnaire
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Help us understand how we can help you
4. Help make Berkeley more wildfire resilient!
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Start a Firewise group
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Educate your Firewise members
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Learn about home hardening and defensible space
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Get help making your yard fire-smart
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Help others with wildfire safety
5. Repeat!
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Try another wildfire activity with us!
Are you passionate about helping your community? There are plenty of ways you can help! When signing up, tell us your preferred option.
Worksite manager
Help us create fire-smart yards
Yard volunteer
Help residents in need clear overgrown brush.
Outreach
Help us spread the word around Berkeley!
Wildfire organizer
Help us run activities in our community.
Already a member? Go to the volunteers hub.
Get involved
How often will I volunteer and how much time is needed to help?
One day of volunteering takes about 4-6 hours. Once per week, per month or per year, just tell us your availability and preferences and we will find a way to make it work!
Can’t find what you like?
Tell us what you’re good at! We can find something in this journey where you’ll be a star.
Logged-in members only: you must sign up first