The SBC of Virginia offers training to equip members of SBC of Virginia churches so they are able to respond during times of disaster. Each training offers necessary instruction for volunteers to respond with other Southern Baptists around the world during times of disaster and crisis. The training is practical and allows those, 18 years old and above, to serve with confidence. Because of our partnerships with FEMA, Salvation Army, Red Cross, IMB, NAMB and other SBC State Conventions, we have a credentialing process that allows us to respond to the front lines of a disaster. Training events are offered across the Commonwealth; so, if a particular date does not work for you, there is another training within a couple hours drive.
The cost for initial Certification is $30.00 and includes training materials, lunch, t-shirt, cap and the required Criminal Background Check. If your SBCV Disaster Relief ID Card has expired or will expire this year, please attend a training event for Recertification. The cost of Re-certification is $20.00 and includes training materials, lunch and the required Criminal Background Check.
Specialty Training - Attend any specialty training (Disaster Operational Stress First Aid, Child Care, Chain Saw, Flood Recovery, Food, Assessment) and pay only $10.00. Must be credentialed. Price includes lunch; NO shirt, NO cap and NO new ID.
All training events begin promptly at 8:00 am and conclude around 5:00 pm. The onsite Registration desk will open at 7:30 am.
ON-LINE Registration closes the WEDNESDAY before each training.
For a detailed schedule fo the training day go to 2012 DR Training Schedule
Training schedule may be subject to change based on attendance..
Before attending the training, take a look at the Volunteer Travel Handbook.
2012 Training Dates:
For more information, email DisasterRelief@sbcv.org
