Disaster Relief Training Basic Class in March

The Baptist Men’s Association has a Disaster Relief Basic Training class scheduled for March 16/17th in the Raleigh NC. The cost is $40 per person and George Kelley will be coordinating a trip for volunteers interested from The Cove.

If interested read the below information and visit the Men’s Baptist Web site @ http://www.baptistsonmission.org/Training/Training-Opportunities/Disaster-Relief-Training/Disaster-Relief-Training-Region-4-Basic   Should you sign up e-mail George Kelley, his e-mail address is: george.kelley@usairways.com   he will keep you in the loop on traveling together to the training.  

This basic training is the way you get your foot in the door of NCBM Disaster Relief. If you've never trained with us before, you're in the right place. It is a 2 day orientation to the Disaster Relief ministry which includes history, policies, procedures, and technical training in the field you choose.

Schedule: Check-in begins at 2:30 on Friday. Classes from 4:30 - 10 p.m. We finish on Saturday by 3 p.m. If you cannot arrive for class on Friday by 5:15 p.m. please choose another date and location to participate.

Accommodations: 3 meals (Fri. supper, Sat. breakfast and lunch). This is an OVERNIGHT training. Participants will sleep at the facility/church dormitory style, men and women separated. Bring your cot/air mattress and anything you need for sleeping. We do NOT provide sleep gear, only space! Showers provided.

Age for all disciplines except Recovery: 18+. Recovery 15+ With Parent

To Register: Locate Region under map below and click on the link. Participants registered on a first-come, first-served basis. Training class size is limited. Registered Volunteers will be contacted approximately 1 week before the event with exact location information.

Administration: volunteers learn how to manage the paperwork associated with running a disaster operation.

Communications: for amateur radio operators and IT professionals. Need HAM license or IT network experience.

Disaster Relief Chaplaincy: provide spiritual care and encouragement to volunteers and survivors, requires background check (provided by NCBM) and reference letter 30 days BEFORE training.

Disaster Relief Temporary Child Care: Emergency child care training requires background check by NCBM.

International Search & Rescue: for volunteers with US credentials and/or experience including Medical Professionals. Team members are expected to respond INTERNATIONALLY within 24 hours of notification if possible. Requires passport.

Mass Feeding: Learn food safety and preparation for mass feeding. Volunteers prepare breakfast and lunch on Saturday.

Medical Reserve Corps: domestic and international response. Must have a current NC medical license.

Recovery: Help homeowners recover by using mud-out, chainsaw, and temporary repair. Age 15+ w/parent.

Shower/Laundry: Covers setup, maintenance, and use of shower/laundry units.

Cost for Basic Training: $40, includes training manual, hat, shirt, id badge, mirror hanger and 3 meals. NON-REFUNDABLE. Credit Card/Checks accepted.

Note: The training is designed to be as realistic as possible. Flexibility is key to having a good experience. Please do not register for this training if you cannot stay for the entire event.