This training is designed for those interested in becoming Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers. It’s also intended for current volunteers interested in refreshing their skills or renewing their Disaster Relief ID badges.

• Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief

This class is required for all new volunteers. The class will give an overview of the work of Disaster Relief and ministry with disaster survivors. We will also cover what to expect on a disaster response, what to bring, etc.

• Feeding Team

This class will provide an overview of mass care feeding, whether using a church kitchen to prepare meals to support volunteers responding to a disaster or using a kitchen trailer unit to prepare meals for the impacted community. Emphasis will be given to operating procedures and food safety. This class will include classroom and hands-on kitchen work as well as online videos to be viewed prior to training day.

• Recovery Team

This class will overview the work of the flood recovery and chainsaw teams beginning with the assessment process for what we do when we arrive on site to when we depart with emphasis given to safety. The Recovery trailer will be available to review the equipment used. Although this is a physical ministry, many tasks do not require physical strength.

• Laundry Team

The laundry team provides important support to our volunteers, other responders and the community during disaster response. Volunteers will learn procedures for all stages of the laundry process from initial guest contact to returning clean laundry, with an emphasis on safe operation of equipment and spiritual care ministry.

• Lunch will be provided.

• Cost includes materials and lunch.

• You will select 3 classes to attend during registration.

• All NEW DR Volunteers and volunteers who have been inactive for several years must select Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief as one of their choices.

• Due to safety concerns related Covid-19, participants are asked to wear a mask while inside the building and maintain social distancing as much as possible.

• Pre-registration is encouraged. 

For Questions Contact:
Event Questions: Ellen Udovich eudovich@bcmd.org 
Registration Questions: Demetra Bennett dbennett@bcmd.org

See Registration Ticket Type Selections Below: 

$30 for new volunteers (includes background check, DR hat and ID badge)
Select NEW DR VOLUNTEER – Ticket Type

$20 for returning volunteers who need to renew their badge (Note: 3-year exp. date is on the front of your badge)
Select RETURNING DR VOLUNTEER (NEED NEW BADGE)  – Ticket Type

Free for returning volunteers with current badge.
Select RETURNING DR VOLUNTEER (NO BADGE NEEDED) – Ticket Type