DISASTER RELIEF ORIENTATION (Required for All Volunteers)
At this credentialing session, you will receive an introduction to the overall ministry of Disaster Relief, 3 ministry areas (Child Care, Cleanup & Recovery, and Feeding), and Evangelism Encouragement. Once you become a credentialed Disaster Relief volunteer, recertification is required every 2 years.
NOTES:
- If your Primary Unit assignment is Child Care, Cleanup & Recovery, or Feeding, Recertification can be accomplished at this training.
- If your Primary Unit assignment is Chaplaincy or Communications (Unit 14C) and your credentials expired or are expiring this year, attending this training will update your credentials and cross-train you as a Universal Yellow Hat.
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:
FEBRUARY 29, 2020:
Lake Country BC, Eatonton
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: REGISTRATION HAS ENDED. You are welcome to attend as a walk-in ($50 for first timers/$25 for recertification). Please arrive no later than 8:15 AM.
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MARCH 21, 2020:
FBC, Atlanta
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2020
Click here to register online.
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APRIL 25, 2020:
FBC Blue Ridge
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 19, 2020
Click here to register online.
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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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FEES: Credentialing Training Fees if received by the registration deadline.
First Time Orientation Training (Universal Yellow Hat)=$40, Recertification = $15
RECERTIFICATION
Required every 2 years to remain an active volunteer. This can be accomplished by attending any of the Disaster Relief Orientation events. Recertification will recertify you in all areas you are trained in.
CHAPLAINCY TRAINING:
Under our new training guidelines, the prerequisite for taking Chaplaincy training is completing Disaster Relief Orientation (becoming a Universal Yellow Hat) or having completed a Phase 1 training in any ministry area. (If you have attended Phase 1 Chaplaincy training, there is no need to complete this course.)
NOTE: Recertification CANNOT be accomplished at this training.
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Watch for upcoming dates!
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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/Phase 1 Child Care
Fee: $40
- CLEANUP & RECOVERY ADRT:
Prerequisite: Universal Yellow Hat/Phase 1 Cleanup & Recovery 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/Phase 1 in any ministry area
Fee: $40
- BLUE HAT (Formerly Unit Director/Incident Commander Training):
Prerequisite: Written Recommendation of Unit Leadership AND ADRT/Phase 2 training 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
Chainsaw Schools begin at 8:00 AM on Friday morning with registration and conclude late Saturday afternoon. Disaster Relief Orientation (or Phase 1 in Cleanup & Recovery) is a prerequisite to attending Chainsaw School.
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
Friendship Camp, Americus, GA
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MARCH 27, 2020
Click here to download the registration form to mail in.
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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.
