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.
HAITI VOLUNTEERS
We have received many calls from people wanting to know how they can volunteer to serve in the country of Haiti. To become involved with our Emergency Disaster Services team, every interested person needs to complete a volunteer application and background screening. They must also complete two courses: Introduction to Emergency Disaster Services, and Disaster Food Service.
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.
Listed below are the current disaster training opportunities--click them for more information and the dates and locations.
Intro to Emergency Disaster Services
Disaster Food Service
Incident Command System
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.
REGISTER NOW for the following courses:
Intro to Emergency Disaster Services -
This course is designed for new disaster workers who have limited disaster experience and who have just begun their association with The Salvation Army's emergency disaster services program. The course provides participants with an overview of The Salvation Army's mission and its role within disaster work. Participants will also be taught how to prepare and equip themselves for a disaster deployment.
Who Should Take This Course: All disaster workers. (MANDATORY)
Prerequisites: None.
Date/Time |
Location |
| February 23 & 24, 5:00 - 9:00 PM (must attend both dates) | Salvation Army DHQ, Roseville (map) |
| March 6, 8:30 - 4:30 PM | Fargo, ND (map) |
Disaster Food Service -
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.
Who Should Take This Course: All disaster workers (MANDATORY)
Prerequisites: Introduction to The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services.
Date/Time |
Location |
| March 2 & 3, 5:00 - 9:00 PM (must attend both dates) | Salvation Army DHQ, Roseville (map) |
| March 13, 8:30 - 4:30 PM | Fargo, ND (map) |
Incident Command System - This course provides participants with a general orientation to The Salvation Army Incident Command System (ICS) and explains how it is used to command, control and coordinate disaster relief operations.
Who Should Take This Course: All disaster workers interested in serving in a supervisory position within a Salvation Army disaster relief operation.
Prerequisites: Introduction to The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services.
Date/Time |
Location |
February 27, 8:30 - 4:30 PM |
Fargo, ND (map) |
| March 2 & 3 , 5:00 - 9:00 PM (must attend both dates) | Salvation Army DHQ, Roseville (map) |
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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
