Management of Spontaneous Volunteers in Disasters (09-11-2018)

TIME: 8:00am - 5:00pm
LOCATION: T&ES Headquarters, Training Rooms A & B 2900B Business Center Dr., Alexandria, VA 22314
REGISTRATION: https://covlc.virginia.gov/, use Help Desk for further instructions
CONTACT: Help Desk at 804 897 9995 8-5 M-F or email: [email protected]
This course aims to introduce the keys to success in managing large numbers of spontaneous volunteers in disasters. Its underlying assumption is that much of the volunteer help is indeed needed, and that with basic emergency management coordination skills, the volunteer resources can often be put to effective use, making a positive difference in the affected community. The course will discuss the benefits spontaneous volunteers can bring to relief efforts and the challenges they may bring if not coordinated effectively. In addition, the course will examine planning considerations regarding spontaneous volunteers. Special emphasis is also placed on how to make full use of a Volunteer Reception Center—the backbone of any well-organized spontaneous volunteer management program.