Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NEMI-0271
Organization's ID:
E0489
Organization:
National Emergency Training Center (EMI)
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
1 day (8 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 emergency management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce the skills and planning considerations that are required to manage large numbers of people who are not affiliated with an experienced relief organization, but who want to help in disasters.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify issues and challenges in the management of spontaneous volunteers
  • Identify the elements of a spontaneous volunteer management plan
  • Identify best practices for the management of spontaneous volunteers in disasters
  • Develop and implement a spontaneous volunteer management plan
  • Explain the role of the Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) and virtual VRC in the transition from response to recovery

General Topics:

  • Volunteering
  • Volunteer management plans
  • Management of spontaneous volunteers
  • Best practices for management of spontaneous volunteers
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials