The Purpose of RARs Public Service is to provide opportunities for Amateur Radio Operators to contribute their skills and equipment in support of community service organizations across the RTP area. Charitable Event Support Hams also provide more routine, but still important, communications to many worthwhile nonprofit and charitable organizations, typically when they hold fundraising events. For example, the National MS Society has several walks in the spring, and a major bike tour in the fall. Ham Radio and repeaters are ideal for providing both logistical and safety communications. The MS-150 Amateur Communications Support web page provides lots of detail on operating a major public service event.
Most events are much smaller, but the techniques are similar.
Event based public service around Raleigh is coordinated by the RARS Public Service Director . The clubs support public service, but you don't have to belong to RARS, or any club, to participate. Check the RARS Calendar and see where your help is needed. There are Amateur Radio Organizations such as ARES and Skywarn which provide Emergency Communications Services to Public Safety officials and Government Agencies. Emergency communications comes under the banner of ARES, the Amateur Radio Emergency Service.