DISASTER RELIEF ORIENTATION (DRO)
This event is required of all persons desiring to become a credentialed Disaster Relief volunteer. It is also required of all Disaster Relief volunteers who have not recertified since September 2017.
The DRO will introduce attendees to the overall ministry, the 3 specific ministry areas of Feeding, Child Care, and Cleanup & Recovery, and will encourage basic personal evangelism. Persons completing the DRO will be designated as a Universal Yellow Hat and are credentialed to serve in any of the 3 ministry areas mentioned above, pending completion of the Mission Board’s on-boarding process.
For persons already credentialed in Disaster Relief, this event will suffice for recertification. Once completed, recertification is required every 2 years.
SCHEDULE!
Saturday:
- 7:00 – 9:00 AM: Registration/Check-in (Please arrive no later than 8:15 AM)
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Orientation
Online registration is easy:
- Click the link below for the orientation you want to register for.
- If this is the first time you have registered online, click the “Don’t have an account? Sign Up” to the right of the “Sign In” button.
- Complete the information and click “Create an Account”.
- You will receive an email with the information to activate your account and register for the event.
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2020:
APRIL 25, 2020: CANCELLED
Due to the pandemic and decisions made by our executive leadership team, all April Disaster Relief training events have been cancelled. We are sorry to cancel these events, but believe it is the right decision given our current circumstances.
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AUGUST 8, 2020:
Beech Haven BC, Athens
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 2, 2020
Click here to register online.
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2020:
Sherwood BC, Albany
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2020
Click here to register online.
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FEE if received by the registration deadline: First Time Attendees: $40 Recertification: $15
RECERTIFICATION
To remain an active, credentialed Disaster Relief volunteer, recertification is required every 2 years. Recertification is accomplished through one of the following: 1) Attend a Disaster Relief Orientation (DRO), or; 2) Attend a regional event sponsored by your Unit Director.
Recertification will recertify you in all areas you are trained in.
CHAPLAINCY TRAINING:
The prerequisite for attending Chaplaincy training is the completion of a Disaster Relief Orientation.
If you have attended Phase 1 Chaplaincy training in the previous system, there is no need to complete this course.
NOTE: Recertification CANNOT be accomplished at this training.
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APRIL 25, 2020: CANCELLED
Due to the pandemic and decisions made by our executive leadership team, all April Disaster Relief training events have been cancelled. We are sorry to cancel these events, but believe it is the right decision given our current circumstances.
Watch for upcoming dates!
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FEE if received by the registration deadline: $20
IMT/SUPPORT TRAINING:
The prerequisite for attending IMT/Support training is the completion of Disaster Relief Orientation (Universal Yellow Hat)/Phase 1 in any Ministry Area AND experience in the field. IMT/Support Training is offered each year as part of the Advanced Disaster Relief Training (ADRT). See ADVANCED DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING (ADRT): for dates, schedule, and registration.
ADVANCED DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING (ADRT):
This is a ministry area-specific training, designed to explain the ministry in greater detail. This training helps to prepare the Disaster Relief volunteer to serve as a Team Leader or fulfill some special role. Recertification CANNOT be accomplished at this event. (NOTE: No walk-ins at this event please.)
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ADVANCED DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING (ADRT) AVAILABLE COURSES:
- CHAPLAINCY ADRT – CISM: PEER (One-on-One):
Prerequisite: Universal Yellow Hat AND Chaplaincy Training
Fee: $65
- CHILD CARE ADRT:
Prerequisite: Universal Yellow Hat
Fee: $40
- CLEANUP & RECOVERY ADRT:
Prerequisite: Universal Yellow Hat AND Chainsaw School
Fee: $40
- FEEDING ADRT:
Prerequisite: Universal Yellow Hat/Phase 1 Feeding
Fee: $40
- IMT (Incident Management Team)/Support:
Prerequisite: Universal Yellow Hat AND experience in the Fiedl
Fee: $40
- BLUE HAT (Formerly Unit Director/Incident Commander Training):
Prerequisite: Written Recommendation of Unit Leadership AND ADRT in any Ministry Area
Fee: $40
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2020 ADVANCED DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING:
Watch for upcoming dates!
SPECIALIZED TRAINING:
None scheduled at this time.
CHAINSAW SCHOOLS
The prerequisite for attending Chainsaw School is the completion of a Disaster Relief Orientation.
Space is limited and registrations are processed on a first-come/first-serve basis. (Training Fees may vary. See registration form for details.)
APRIL 3-4, 2020: CANCELLED
Due to the pandemic and decisions made by our executive leadership team, all April Disaster Relief training events have been cancelled. We are sorry to cancel these events, but believe it is the right decision given our current circumstances.
As soon as new schools can be scheduled, they will be listed here.
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Privacy and Refund Policy for Training Events:
Your information is held securely by the Fellowship One system. This information will remain private and will never be given away to third parties, other than to process your scheduled payments.
You can register and pay online for events by their registration deadline. Once a paid registration has been processed online, it cannot be canceled online. If there are any problems or questions related to this, please contact the Disaster Relief office at 770-936-5254, pficarra@gabaptist.org, or Disaster Relief, 6405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097.
