Floods, Fires, Tornados....Learn firsthand how to respond to a community disaster!

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ORGANIZATION: Volunteers of America Northern Colorado Services

Major disasters can strike our community at any time. Learn to safeguard friends and neighbors by participating in disaster simulation training on October 22nd. During this 2.5 hour session each participant will be given a role to play -first responder, nonprofit director, city councilperson, media representative, victim, etc.- and together participants will work on the issues that emerge from this mock disaster. Thirty minutes will be spent on briefing and receiving roles, one hour on active simulation, and one hour on debriefing, reviewing, and planning.

Please contact us by Friday, October 14th to register for this event. Groups are welcome. This program is organized by Larimer County VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters), Volunteers of America, and other community organizations. Program is presented by Ready Montana through a grant from FEMA.

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About Volunteers of America Northern Colorado Services

Location:

405 Canyon Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521, US

Mission Statement

Volunteers of America Colorado Branch seeks to identify and serve the basic needs of the most vulnerable individuals and families in the community.

Description

The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Volunteers of America provides volunteer opportunities for individuals 55 years and older to use their skills, insight and lifetime experiences to assist residents and non-profit agencies in the county. RSVP also offers a variety of programs which provide services and enhance the quality of life for seniors.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Disaster Relief
Emergency & Safety
Community, Disaster Relief, Emergency & Safety

WHEN

Sat Oct 22, 2016
01:00 PM - 03:30 PM

WHERE

The Drake CenterFort Collins, CO 80526

(40.529324,-105.13759)
 

DATE POSTED

September 29, 2016

SKILLS

  • Disaster Response
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Safety & Disaster Education
  • Critical Thinking

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • 2.5 hours (one time)

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