G 489 Management of Spontaneous Volunteers in Disasters
Western Iowa Tech Community College Campus 4647 Stone Ave Sioux City, IA 51106
Course Description:
This one day course covers 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. The course will discuss the benefits that spontaneous volunteers can bring to relief efforts and the challenges they may bring if not coordinated effectively.
Target Audience: Emergency Managers and voluntary organizations responsible for the management of spontaneous volunteers.
Prerequisites:
Recommended Courses: G288 Local Volunteer and Donations Management IS-100, 200, 700, 800 (available free online at http://training.fema.gov/IS)
Please register here: https://www.homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/training/CalDetails.aspx?EventID=992&CourseID=293