Offer lots of the first class, Emergency Preparedness, and the CERT organization module, as a stand-alone module.  You prepare the community, teach them about CERT, and invariably get a few new each class.

Quote from cgarfold on 02/28/06 at 13:30:17:

 
Our neighborhood association is made up of "Street Representatives", a contact point for all community information, newsletters, meeting notices, etc. Since most "Doers" are a minority, when you find them, they are receptive to additional training as long as it is flexible and accessible to their schedule. While it is easier to pour the training in a solid block, easier for the trainers but remember we need the volunteers more than the need us. Easier we make it on them the more inclined they are to participate.  
 
I feel that Neighborhood Watch or "Block Watch" is a easier sell thane CERT. Once they start to see the benefits from the Neighborhood Watch programs, a tangible, visible change for the good, then you have the credibility needed to convince them to consider CERT participation.  
 
Are there any others out there promoting the Citizen Corps concept on the Neighborhood level? I would love to hear of your approach and the results.

Quote from mycrofft on 06/15/08 at 14:01:34:

 
Searched for it but could not find the post referancing mapping your neighborhood. If anyone comes accross it please advise via PM. THnaks