G288: Volunteer and Donation Management and G489: Management of Spontaneous Volunteers in Disasters
G288: Volunteer and Donation Management
G288 Course Description: The course is designed to strengthen the abilities of local jurisdictions to successfully prepare for and handle volunteer and donations management issues that may arise. The course content and activities may also serve as a template, thereby enhancing uniformity in addressing areas of donated unsolicited goods, unaffiliated volunteers, and undesignated cash. This training also provides information regarding the state’s volunteer and donations management responsibilities, which are designed to help build relationships between government and non-governmental organizations.
G288: Volunteer and Donation Management
G489 Course Description: 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. Special emphasis is also placed on how to make full use of a “Volunteer Reception Center”.
Recommended Participants: Anyone who has the chance of working with or coordinating spontaneous volunteers in a disaster.
Required Prerequisites: All course participants should be familiar with their local government Emergency Operations Plan Annex, regarding spontaneous volunteers and volunteers affiliated with relief organizations.
Recommended Prerequisites: IS-288.a, The Role of Voluntary Organizations in Emergency Management; IS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System, IS-200 Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents; IS-700 National Incident Management System, an Introduction
Course Dates: October 22-23, 2025
Course Times: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Course Location: Fairfield County Emergency Management Agency @ 240 Baldwin Drive, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
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