PREPARE

Disaster Volunteer Training

Shelter Operations Training

Join Volunteer Louisiana and the American Red Cross of Louisiana for a statewide Shelter Operations Training on Saturday, June 4. The training will take place in Denham Springs at the First United Pentecostal Church from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and training materials, refreshment, and lunch will be provided. Registration is required - sign-up here.

FEMA Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Join a local CERT team and help out in your community! Future CERT Trainings to be announced

- To learn more about how to start a CERT team or for questions about CERT training sessions, contact Amanda Smith asmith@crt.la.gov.

Additional Volunteer Training Opportunities

NOLA Ready Volunteer Corps: Learn how to become a volunteer with the city of New Orleans and help serve the community during disasters.

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: Volunteer time can be used to help with cost share during disasters. Click here for a flyer on the value of volunteer time and please see the links below to download the GOHSEP forms to track volunteer hours.

Volunteer Forms - Daily

Volunteer Forms - Weekly

Volunteer Forms - Equipment

Volunteer Forms - Materials