"To help meet the needs of Louisiana’s citizens through volunteerism and national service."
PREPARE
FEMA Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
LAVA/LDH Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training (LAVA/LDH Volunteers, by Invitation Only - Subject to Approval)
Attend a CERT Training to learn about basic disaster-response skills, including fire safety, light search and rescue,
team organization, and disaster medical operations.
When: Friday and Saturday, April 24th & 25th; 9:00am - 5:00pm - Register
Location: Louisiana Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry, Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 5825 Flordia Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Additional Volunteer Training Opportunities
Resources for Volunteer Organizations
Volunteer Toolbox: The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) has drafted a Volunteer Toolbox resource for non-profits utilizing volunteers in times of disaster.
Volunteer Hours Tracking: Please see the links below to download the GOHSEP forms to track volunteer hours.
Additional Disaster Resources
Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness