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Community Training Course Schedule

These courses are all free.

Contact us for additional information and community presentations offered.

Unless otherwise indicated in the class description, classes are held at our chapter office.

In some cases the course or presentation can be scheduled
for an entire group or even be given at a place other than the Red Cross Chapter.

See the class description for details.

Volunteer Orientation

Community Disaster Education

Disaster Volunteer Training

Blood Service Training

Volunteer Orientation

7801- New Volunteer and Staff Training

Orientation is designed to provide new employees and volunteers detailed information on Red Cross history, mission, and Fundamental Principles.  In addition, an enrollee will be provided information about the local community and the services the Chapter provides in the community.

This Course is provided free of charge.

Dates for 2006:

February 7 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
February 28 - 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
March 13 - 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
March 22 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
April 11 - 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
April 24 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
May 3 - 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
May 24 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
September 6 - 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
September 26 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
October 17 - 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
October 31 - 6:00 pm to9:00 pm

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Community Disaster Education

Have you ever wondered what you can do to prepare yourself or family for a disaster?
Then Community Disaster Education is what you are looking for.
These presentations can be given to a wide variety of participants and topics.

Topics include but are not limited to:

  • Disaster Preparedness
  • Disaster Mitigation
  • Disaster Relief Operations
  • Disaster Response

Civic groups and organizations can Contact the office to schedule a presentation.
These presentations can also be given to Churches and community organizations at
a place of your choosing.

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Disaster Volunteer Training

Have you ever seen a Red Cross, Disaster Relief volunteer on the television and thought I would like to do that?  This is the training that will enable you to do this type of work.

Disaster Volunteer Training is provided to volunteers to enhance their knowledge and their abilities to assist members of the community that have been affected by a disaster.  Each course is provided free of charge and when complete, the enrollee will have an understanding and ability to function in the applicable Group and Activity in a Disaster Relief Operation.

Introduction to Disaster Services

The purpose of this basic level Disaster Services online course is to engage and inspire the public to actively participate in supporting American Red Cross disaster response. This course will introduce learners to American Red Cross Disaster Services and allow them to discover how volunteers support this critical mission and to explore ways they can become involved in a local chapter.

The purpose of this basic level Disaster Services online course is to engage and inspire the public to actively participate in supporting American Red Cross disaster response. This course will introduce learners to American Red Cross Disaster Services and allow them to discover how volunteers support this critical mission and to explore ways they can become involved in a local chapter.

The initial training course is Introduction to Disaster Services.  This online course will provide the participant with an overview of American Red Cross Disaster Services and provide information on how they can become involved at the local Chapter.

To complete this course, click here.

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Community Services: An Overview

The purpose of this basic level Disaster Services training is to provide an overview of the activities performed by the Community Services group in support of a disaster relief operation.  These activities include Bulk Distribution, Feeding, Sheltering, and Community Programs.

To attend a class Contact the office.

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Fundamentals of Disaster Assessment

The purpose of this training is to provide an overview of the concepts, procedures, tools and resources used to enable Disaster Assessment workers to assess and verify disaster caused damage. 

To attend a class Contact the office.

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Client Casework: Providing Emergency Assistance

The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the Client Casework activity. The participant will learn the skills and tools needed to conduct an effective client interview and explain and provide Red Cross emergency disaster assistance to clients.

To attend a class Contact the office.

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Blood Services Training

If you would rather volunteer to coordinate a blood drive or help at a blood drive,
then this training is for you.

To attend a class Contact the office.

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Volunteer Orientation

Community Disaster Education

Disaster Volunteer Training

Blood Service Training

General Information

Classes are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Our office must receive all requests for registrations no later than one week prior to the start of the class.

Many other courses are available – if you don’t see one listed just ask!

Contact the office if you would like to register for an upcoming course.


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