1. NOT PREVIOUSLY TRAINED A BRIEF TRAINING COURSE
EFFECTIVE USE OF
VOLUNTEERS
NOT PREVIOUSLY TRAINED IN
DISASTER RELIEF
A BRIEF TRAINING COURSE

2. PURPOSE FOR SERVICE Practical ministry in Jesus’ name
Be a good example and testimony
Assist the homeowner and provide hope
Show respect for the person by valuing his or her property
Provide opportunity for meaningful volunteer service

3. RESPECTING SURVIVORS
Be cautious about touching or picking up a person’s belongings. Survivors are often protective since they have lost so much.
Ask before taking pictures
Help them, if allowed, to gather things to be kept. A container to put things in is a blessing.

4. CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS
Long pants
Closed toe shoes
Gloves
Hats
Identifying clothing or wrist band

5. WATCH OUT! FOR HAZARDS Power lines Heavy equipment Fires
Unstable structures
Tree cutting operations
Ladder safety
Critters
Nails and other sharp objects

6. LIFTING SAFETY Stand close and lift with your legs Ask for assistance
Back injuries can last a lifetime

7. HEALTH AND FIRST AID Drink plenty of liquids in warm weather
Use sunscreen where appropriate
Take needed rest breaks
Know the signs of heat emergencies
Know how to stop bleeding
Call 911

8. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
Fill out information/liability release
Show photo ID
Receive assignment
Get signed release from homeowner
Report out at the end of the assignment

9. DISASTER RELIEF OVERVIEW
Use specially trained volunteers for practical ministry with a goal of spiritual ministry
Workers wear yellow shirts or hats
Team leaders wear blue hats
Site coordinators wear white hats
Volunteers come from all over the state or nation to serve

10. THANK YOU FOR YOUR WILLINGNESS
TO BE THE
HANDS AND FEET OF
JESUS –
TO OFFER HOPE