# Croce Verde volunteer expansion in Piedmont > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/croce-verde-volunteer-expansion-in-piedmont > Updated: 2026-08-04T13:16:40.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. In late July 2026, the Croce Verde Mombercelli branch announced a free 54‑hour training course for adult volunteers, scheduled to start in October. The program, certified by Regione Piemonte, includes first‑aid instruction, defibrillator use, and a 100‑hour internship on real emergency calls, aiming to boost the pool of qualified first‑responders in the region. A few days later, in early August 2026, the Croce Verde organization in Bardineto launched a new Civil Protection Section. Partnering with the municipal administration, the unit will provide emergency response and preventive services for Bardineto and nearby towns in the Alta Val Bormida area, where civil protection resources are limited. The section will integrate with the municipal Operational Center, conduct territory monitoring, support events logistically, and promote civil‑protection awareness in schools, further extending the network of volunteer emergency services across Piedmont. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-04: Bardineto launches new Croce Verde Civil Protection Section Croce Verde of Bardineto, in partnership with the municipality, has established a Civil Protection Section to serve Bardineto and nearby Alta Val Bormida towns, joining the ANPAS network and inviting volunteers 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bardineto-launches-new-croce-verde-civil-protection-section ### 2026-07-30: Croce Verde Mombercelli launches free volunteer training course in October Croce Verde Mombercelli launches a free October course to train adult volunteers in first aid and emergency response, certified by Regione Piemonte, with a 100‑hour internship component. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croce-verde-mombercelli-launches-free-volunteer-training-course-in-october --- Cite as: Croce Verde volunteer expansion in Piedmont. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/croce-verde-volunteer-expansion-in-piedmont