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NYS Office of Emergency Management Training G-489: Management of Spontaneous Volunteers in Disasters
ORGANIZATION: UlsterCorps
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
This course is designed to introduce participants to the skills and planning considerations that are required to manage large numbers of people who are not affiliated with an experienced relief organization, but who want to help in disasters. All volunteers interested in helping out with local efforts to coordinate volunteers in the event of a disaster are invited to participate in this free one day training - prerequisites courses are not required.
Objectives: By participating in this course, participants will be able to:
* Identify issues and challenges in the management of spontaneous volunteers
* Identify the elements of a spontaneous volunteer management plan
* Identify best practices for the management of spontaneous volunteers in disasters
* Develop and implement a spontaneous volunteer management plan
* Explain the role of he Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) and virtual VRC in the transition from response to recovery
Registration:
The Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS) will be used for course registration https://nyslearn.ny.gov/index.html if you already have an account within SLMS please choose SLMS Login, if you are new to the system please choose First Time Logging.
Use this class code in SLMS to search for class:
04-22-0292-01-01-46-19001
Please click on the link below for information on how to validate/obtain an account within the New York State Learning Management System http://www.dhses.ny.gov/training/slms/SLMS_ExternalUserRegistration.pdf
Registration Deadline: September 30, 2019
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About UlsterCorps
Location:
PO Box 34, Stone Ridge, NY 12484, US
Mission Statement
Ulstercorps is a county-wide volunteer resource organization working with individual agencies to encourage volunteer use, facilitate successful volunteer placements, and nurture collaborations among agencies. Ulstercorps is committed to fostering a spirit of service among the community's youth and includes youth representation in its leadership. Ulstercorps collaborates with service organizations, schools, religious organizations and other nonprofit agencies as well as with business volunteer programs.
Description
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - UlsterCorps provides a centralized, easy to use and up-to-date clearinghouse of volunteer opportunities throughout Ulster County including descriptions of skills, knowledge and time commitment needed; contact information; wish lists, and special events notifications. NONPROFIT AGENCY SUPPORT - Ulstercorps responds to emergency, short- and long-term volunteer needs of local organizations by posting descriptions of requested volunteer assistance on its website and by contacting specific volunteers already registered with Ulstercorps' skills bank who have the needed skills. STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY - UlsterCorps' web site and blog provide an interactive forum where members of the community can find opportunities to help out, explore a calendar of events, post specific needs and share their experiences with the programs and agencies for which they have volunteered. OUTREACH - UlsterCorps is prepared to assist in new laudable nonprofit programs and projects in Ulster County by disseminating information, assisting in identifying viable and valuable prospective collaborators, and recruiting needed volunteers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
380 BoulevardUlster County Law Enforcement Center Training RoomKingston, NY 12401
DATE POSTED
September 15, 2019
SKILLS
- Disaster Cleanup
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- Disaster Relief Call Center
- Safety & Disaster Education
- Disaster Response
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A