DISASTER VOLUNTEER TRAINING
There are many ways you can become involved in serving the community through
emergency disaster services. No effective disaster relief operation can operate without the efforts of many volunteers with a diverse range of experience and training. Some people are content to hand out a cup of cold water to a thirsty stranger. Other people seek training at the highest level possible to serve in specialized areas of service. There may be some built-in expenses in some volunteer opportunities that are not covered by The Salvation Army. We look forward to helping you make a lasting impact on people in crisis throughout our service area.
Our highly trained volunteer professionals are among the finest, and we invite you to become part of our team. With your help we are working to meet basic human needs and alleviate suffering wherever that may exist. It is our desire to provide an opportunity for all to serve those in need.
In the event of a disaster, these courses are subject to rescheduling and/or cancellation. For all scheduled courses there is a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 25 people per class. For those courses that do not meet the minimum requirement, we will notify the registrants five days in advance of cancellation of the course, due to lack of participants.
Introduction to The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services Course
Date: Tuesday and Thursday, January 10 & 12
Time: Each session is from 6-10pm
*Must attend both sessions to receive a certificate of completion.
Location: Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters (MAP)
Contact: Heidi Mathison, 651-746-3415
Disaster Food Service w/ ServSafe Course
In partnership with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF), The Salvation Army offers ServSafe training for its disaster food service managers. The ServSafe program is nationally recognized, accredited, and considered an industry standard in safe food handling and preparation. The cornerstone of The Salvation Army's disaster program is mass feeding. This course prepares participants to serve on a Salvation Army mobile kitchen and introduces them to the essentials of safe and sanitary food preparation. This course incorporates ServSafe® food safety standards.
Who Should Take This Course: All disaster workers
Prerequisites: Introduction to The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services.
Date: Tuesday and Thursday, January 17 & 19
Time: Each session is from 6-10pm
*Must attend both sessions to receive a certificate of completion.
Location: Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters (MAP)
Contact: Heidi Mathison, 651-746-3415
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VOLUNTEER FORMS
To become involved in disaster services, click here to download and complete the disaster volunteer packet. Then mail it to:
The Salvation Army, Attn: EDS
2445 Prior Ave North
Roseville, MN 55113
Email Drew Hasty with questions or for more information.
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For questions on the metro area trainings, please contact:
Drew Hasty
Metro Area Disaster Services Coordinator
Drew_Hasty@usc.salvationarmy.org
