Introduction to Disaster Services
This online course, provides fundamental information about disasters, the community response and the role of the American Red Cross. Click here to begin the course.
Fulfilling Our Mission: Translating Your Compassion Into Community Action
This entry level course intorduces potential diaster volunteers and members of other local agencies to the role of the Red Cross in the community's actions in prparing for, responding to and recovering from emergencies and disasters.
Mass Care: An OverviewPrerequisite: Fulfilling Our Mission The purpose of this training is to provide basic information about the activities of the Mass Care function. Participants will learn about the skills and abilities needed by Mass Care workers and how they can get started in their local chapter.
Shelter Operations Prerequisite: Introduction to Disaster Services and Mass Care: An Overview
This course prepares participants to manage shelter operations as a team, so they can effectively meet the needs of people displaced as a result of a disaster. Shelter SimulationPrerequisite: Mass Care: An Overview and Shelter Operations.
Practice the knowledge and skills learned in Shelter Operations course and learn how to address common shelter problems effectively.
Client CaseworkPrerequisite: Fulfilling Our Mission
Learn the skills and tools necessary to explain and provide Red Cross emergency disaster assistance to clients, to conduct an effective client interview, and how to use basic forms and tools needed to assist clients.
Logistics: Overview Prerequisite: Fulfilling Our Mission Learn about the Material Support Serives group and how it supports other activities during a Red Cross disaster operation.
Logistics: SimulationPrerequisite: Introduction to Disaster Services and Logistics Overview. Practice the knowledge and skills needed to run a successful logistical operation in your local Red Cross Chapter.
