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Steps on how to get your church to facilitate a Disaster Relief orientation training and links to start the process.
DR Training Promo | SBCV
Get your credentials so you can respond on the front lines of a disaster.
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. The training is practical and allows one, 18 years and older, 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.
Types of Training Available
New Volunteers & Re-Credentialing
Basic Training
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 2 ways:
- In-person at an SBCV church.
- Online for new volunteers and those re-credentialing.
For Credentialed Volunteers
Advanced Training
In-person training may be conducted for lead cook, unit leader, DR Chaplain, Quick Response Feeding Unit and/or chainsaw operator at each location. This is a one-day, 8-hour event is held on Saturday. The cost is $30/person for materials and lunch. Click here for more information.
For Credentialed Volunteers
Chaplaincy Training
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
If the Basic Chaplain course is held during the DR Training weekend, the host church will provide overnight accommodations for the SBDR Basic Chaplain Trainings which will give you a feel for ministering during deployment.
Tiers of Volunteers in Virginia
Tier One
No disaster relief training
no credentials
Ready Church
Volunteers respond with their church to the needs in their community. Churches are encouraged to develop a response plan that utilizes their members effectively and safely.
Rebuild
After the initial work of Disaster Relief is complete, Rebuild volunteers work to complete the process of helping families return to their homes.
Tier Two
disaster relief training & credentials required
Disaster Relief
Volunteers who have completed Disaster Relief training, undergone a background check, signed a liability waiver, and paid the credentialing fee ($35) are eligible to serve as Disaster Relief volunteers. DR volunteers are deployed days and weeks after a disaster.
Tier Three
disaster relief training & credentials required
Disaster Relief Advanced
Disaster Relief credentialed volunteer plus unit-specific trainings such as advanced chainsaw training, unit/team leader training, chaplaincy, and lead cook.
Tier Four
disaster relief training & credentials required
International Disaster Relief
Volunteers who have completed advanced DR training and have completed International Disaster Relief training. The SBCV is a Disaster Relief partner with Send Relief in Central America.
Cost
$35
Full Disaster Relief Credentialing
INCLUDES:
Training Materials | DR Cap | DR T-Shirt | DR Identification Card
Criminal Background Screening (Required for DR Service)
$20
Disaster Relief Re-credentialing
INCLUDES:
Training Materials | DR Identification Card | DR Background Screening
Contact Us About Disaster Relief Training
Featured Resources
- Disaster Relief Training Manual
- SBC Disaster Relief Church Preparedness Manual
- Feeding Manual
- What to Bring Checklist
- Advanced Training Description
- Chaplaincy Information
Order Disaster Relief Apparel
Size selection for shirts is in the checkout form. Only for those who have completed trainings.
Order extra DR shirts and merchandise for call-outs.
Disaster Relief Staff
Shawn Ames
Disaster Relief Strategist
Ben Smith
Administrative Specialist
