Volunteer Training & Certification Program
September 27 - September 28
September 27 – 28, 2024
Frederick Church of the Brethren
201 Fairview Ave.
Frederick, MD 21701
Children’s Disaster Services’ 25-hour training utilizes a variety of hands-on activities that the participants put into action when caring for children after a disaster. Topics include:
- shelter simulation (includes an overnight stay)
- disasters (types and phases)
- children
- needs after a disaster
- how to respond to children in a healing manner
- the role of play after a disaster
- how to use play to start recovery in children
- Children’s Disaster Services Centers
- set up
- operation
- safety procedures
- volunteers’ roles
- Self-care onsite and after returning home
Review the flier and training website for additional information.
Contact Carolyn Neher, Assistant Director with questions.