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Introduction to Emergency Disaster Services
Description
The gateway course to The Salvation Army's disaster training program, Introduction to Emergency Disaster Services, is required for all disaster workers. The course offers an overview of The Salvation Army's mission, the services it provides during a disaster, and prepares participants for their first disaster assignment, describing everything from packing to travel to self-care. This course is a prerequisite for all other Salvation Army disaster training courses.
Primary Audience
This course is designed for all new disaster workers just beginning their association with The Salvation Army.
Prerequisites
None
Course Length - 4 Hours
Foundations of Emotional and Spiritual Care
Description
This course provides an introduction to Emotional and Spiritual Care (ESC). It provides a basic overview for all active volunteers who need to understand what ESC is about and as an entree to the Advanced Emotional and Spiritual Care course.
Primary Audience
This course is designed for all disaster workers interested in potentially being involved in the ESC function.
Prerequisites
Introduction to The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services
Course Length - 8 Hours
Disaster Food Service and Canteen Operations
Description
During a disaster, the first gesture of comfort The Salvation Army offers is often a cold drink and a hot meal from one of its mobile feeding units. The Disaster Food Service and Canteen Operations course is designed as the starting point for any disaster worker who wishes to be a part of disaster food service operations. Participants who complete the course will learn about the different types of Salvation Army food service equipment, the essentials of building a food service team, canteen operations and maintenance, and the basics of menu planning.
Primary Audience
This course is designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of disaster food service operations. Anyone interested in food service delivery or serving on a Salvation Army canteen should take this course.
Prerequisites
- Introduction to The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services
- Fundamentals of Holistic Care
- Food Safety Certificate
Course Length - 8 Hours
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