New Volunteers & Re-Credentialing
Basic Training
Saturday, October 7 • 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
This training provides an overview of everything required to be deployed with a Disaster Relief team, including, Biblical foundations, evangelism, organizational protocols, and working as a member of chainsaw team, flood recovery team, and feeding team. This training can be taken in 3 ways:
- In-person at an SBCV church.
- Online for re-credentialing or new volunteers.
For Credentialed Volunteers
Advanced Training
Saturday, October 7 • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
In-person training will be conducted for Unit Leader, Quick Response Feeding Unit, and Chainsaw Operator. This is a one-day event. Click here for more information.
For Credentialed Volunteers
Basic Chaplain Training
Saturday, October 7 • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Being a volunteer chaplain to those who have experienced loss and pain is a rewarding ministry, but it can be very challenging because of the emotional and spiritual demands involved. In order to maintain a high standard of excellence while providing emotional and spiritual care and operate in accordance with expected standards of the disaster community, all SBCV DR volunteer chaplains will need to complete the minimum training requirements. More information on Chaplaincy →
For Credentialed Volunteers
Chaplaincy Training: Operational Stress First Aid (OSFA)
Saturday, October 7 • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
This is a unique program to teach psychological first aid to first responders and others who are susceptible to stress injury. This course is one of the required courses for DR Chaplaincy. Lunch will be provided.
More information on Chaplaincy →