The purpose of this course is to prepare participants for roles, responsibilities and tasks involved in setting up, operating, and supporting a Bulk Distribution operation in the chapter and on a disaster relief operation.

This course trains new Red Cross disaster caseworkers how to conduct effective client interviews and provide appropriate assistance to help meet a client’s immediate disaster-caused or disaster-aggravated needs.

This course is designed to prepare Red Cross employees and volunteers to establish collaborative relationships that contribute to coordinated disaster response and help to ensure inclusive and effective service delivery. This course will also prepare participants to begin conducting liaison activities in a chapter and establish a foundation upon which they can build toward a career as a liaison in the Disaster Services Human Resources (DSHR) System.

Learn about Emergency Services and the role of the Disaster Action Team Member.  Please go through a volunteer resources orientation prior to taking this course.

This course provides a general overview of the tasks performed by Red Cross Disaster Assessment workers in support of a disaster relief operation and a local incident such as a single or multi-family fire.

This course is for volunteers and employees of the Red Cross who aspire to supervise a work unit on a disaster relief operation, and those who want to refresh their supervisory skills. disaster frontline supervisor

This course is for volunteers and employees of the Red Cross who aspire to supervise a work unit on a disaster relief operation, and those who want to refresh their supervisory skills. disaster frontline supervisor simulation

This learning experience consists of a series of brief presentations and interactive discussions focused on the instructional techniques, course structure and delivery methods required to meet the diverse learning needs of disaster course participants. Disaster Instructor

Learn how to represent the Red Cross to our government and emergency management partners.

This course prepares Red Cross employees and volunteers to operate an Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) and its equipment safely and effectively to meet feeding and other service needs of people affected by disaster.

Understand the role of the American Red Cross in the community.

This course consists of a series of presentations, class discussions and small table group activities during which participants perform in the role of a chapter disaster relief operation director. The activities require course participants to apply their disaster knowledge, experience and critical thinking abilities to the complex challenges of developing and resourcing effective service delivery plans that meet the needs of the disaster-affected community. fundamentals of chapter disaster operations management  fcdom

The purpose of this course is to introduce the critical role of Disaster Assessment, explore related preparedness tasks, learn how to collect and communicate disaster assessment information, and become familiar with how disaster assessment information supports management and service delivery decisions.

Participants will become familiar with the American Red Cross position on in-kind donations and be prepared to help manage in-kind gifts on disaster relief operations and at their chapter.

This course gives participants an overview of the Material Support Services group and the activities associated with it.

The purpose of this course is to prepare all American Red Cross workers to provide basic care, comfort and support to people who are experiencing disaster-related stress.  Psychological First Aid

This course enables paid and volunteer chapter caseworkers to more effectively deliver international Restoring Family Links casework service to clients who have been separated from family members in other countries by armed conflict, disasters, or complex humanitarian emergencies. The training explains how RFL services are global in scope and a core activity of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

If you are interested in staying overnight in the area please contact Jan Radke, [email protected] for information regarding discounted hotel rates.

A blended learning basic level course consisting of two components, online & instructor led, which outlines American Red Cross policies and practices as they pertain to providing services to people with disabilities following a disaster.  Serving People with Disabilities

This course prepares employees and volunteers of the Red Cross to manage shelter operations effectively and sensitively as a team while meeting the needs of people displaced as a result of a disaster.

This course provides participants with an opportunity to apply the knowledge, skills and abilities required to operate a successful shelter. shelter simulation