Volunteer in Mission Registrations

TEAM LEADER TRAINING:

The Mission Volunteer Team Leader training teaches you how to create and lead small groups of volunteers, create hands-on ministry projects, and host team projects that transform individuals. The training cost of $40 per person, secures your spot and includes your official UMVIM Team Leader Manual and mission reference materials. Lunch is provided.

DATE	TIME	LOCATION	REGISTER
June 1, 2013	8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.	First UMC 520 Del Norte Eureka, CA 95501	REGISTER

ERT (Early Response Training) CLASS

The Early Response Team (Basic) training class cost of $40 per person includes a manual and ID badge. The refresher class, at $15 per person, is required to remain authorized by UMCOR to be deployed to disaster sites outside our Conference. Download brochure here. Lunch is provided.

DATE	TIME	LOCATION	REGISTER
May 25	8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.	Sacramento, First UMC ($60) 2100 J Street Sacramento, CA 95816 Download brochure here.	REGISTER

INTRODUCTION TO CHURCH DISASTER PLANNING CLASS

The Introduction to Church Disaster Planning provides an opportunity for church members to learn the basic steps to prepare a church disaster plan. The class prepares you for the more extensive two day follow up class at your church, the UMCOR Connecting Neighbors Program. Learn how to lead your church through the process in creating the actual plan to preserve your church in a disaster. Be part of the solution and not part of the problem. Put your church in charge of your own response. For more information on this class see the introduction here.

Fee is $25 per person.

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CONNECTING NEIGHBORS LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM (Local Church Readiness Training)

This is a Train-the-Trainer Program designed to teach conference representatives how to help local churches develop a disaster ministry. Churches can better provide a caring Christian response to local disasters if they have prepared their church families and facility before disaster occurs. Connecting Neighbors addresses the faith community's responsibility in disaster readiness and response and suggests tools to meet individual and community needs. Leaders are taught how to present the Connecting Neighbors program, how to connect the church to outside resources and to the community’s emergency plans; where the church fits in and how the church can help the community at large. Participants are given all the tools necessary to present a meaningful program to local churches and to assist the local congregation in developing a disaster ministry.

UMCOR Connecting Neighbors Program Brochure

Fee is $40 per person.

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HOSTING VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers play a critical role in any disaster recovery effort. The local church and community can provide hospitality and meaningful service by hosting volunteers in disaster response and recovery efforts. Participants learn how to manage volunteers so those volunteers can contribute effectively and find great personal rewards through their work. This workshop will help prepare you for providing volunteer housing, food, transportation, recreation, and affirmation.

Fee is $40 per person.

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INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER TRAINING

The General Board of Global Ministries, in partnership with local and international churches, institutions and ecumenical organizations, has identified opportunities for individual volunteers, either single or as married couples. Terms will vary according to the amount of time the individual volunteer has available. Specific dates depend on when the volunteer is available and when the host community would like for the volunteer to come. The usual length of service is two months to two years. In many countries, fluency in the language is required.

In the training individual volunteer applicants will learn about how to be spiritually prepared, cultural sensitive and share their faith and experience. All practical matters will be talked about such as travel, cost, lodging, vaccinations and others logistics. There will be a variety of sessions in both large and small group arrangements. The emphasis of this training is on "relationship," not only with those who you will serve around the world but also with your fellow volunteers.

For more information, please contact the CA-NV Conference UMVIM office at 916.374.1584 or umvim@calnevumc.org.

If you would like to host a future training at your church please let us know!