Introduction to Disaster Volunteerism Management

This is an introductory level course for disaster volunteers to grasp basic concepts of disaster response life cycle, disaster response ecosystem, Incident Command System (ICS) and core attributes for volunteers. At the end of this training, disaster volunteers will be equipped to identify the ecosystem and carry out the life cycle of disaster response.

1. Learn about the disaster responder ecosystem

2. Identify the life cycle of disaster response

3. Gain an understanding of the Incident Command System (ICS)

4. Identify core attributes that should be embodied in a disaster volunteer

1. The Ecosystem

2. Unique Challenges

3. Disaster Management Concepts

4. Policies that Protect

5. Core Attributes