Dave and Jeanne Wedekind, Disaster Relief Co-Directors for Iowa, Minnesota-Wisconsin and the Dakotas

Disaster Relief Basics and Unit Training

March 24-25, 2017
New Bridge Church
Winterset, IA

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How To Become a Trained Disaster Relief Volunteer

  • Before attending any training please complete the Volunteer Packet and bring it with you or mail it in early.
  • You must attend the Disaster Relief basic course Involving Southern Baptists in Disaster Relief.
  • You must also attend at least one unit training class.
  • Background Check Authorization – will be completed and must be acceptable.
  • ID Badges will be issued after a background check is complete and completed volunteer packet is returned. The badges will be mailed after the training.

Already a Volunteer with a Cap and a Badge? To update your credentials for three years:

  • You must attend the Disaster Relief basic course Involving Southern Baptists in Disaster Relief.
  • Update your Personal Information and Release Form if necessary.
  • Background Check Authorization – will be completed and must be acceptable.
  • The new badge will be mailed after the training.

Classes planned include:

  • Involving Southern Baptists In Disaster Relief (Required for all attendees)
  • Feeding Manual Classroom & Safe Food Handling
  • Mud Out/Recovery
  • Shower/Laundry
  • Chainsaw
  • Damage Assessment
  • Chaplaincy-Operational Stress First Aid

Cost is $30 for NEW volunteers

Includes:

  • Disaster Relief Tee Shirt
  • Disaster Relief Hat
  • Devotion Book
  • Background Check
  • Lanyard & ID Badge
  • Certificate
  • Training Materials

Cost is $10 for returning volunteers

Includes:

  • Background Check
  • Certificate
  • Training Materials

Training is open to all adults and youth in 7th grade and above.

Free overnight lodging is available at the church. Bring your own sleeping bag/cot/air mattress and personal items.

Meals will be provided at the church by a free will offering.

Additional Disaster Relief shirts, jackets, and sweatshirts will be available for purchase at the training event.

Download Registration Form

Download Volunteer Packet

Send completed Registration Form and Volunteer Packet to:

Dave Wedekind
MWBC—DR
519 16th St. SE
Rochester, MN 55904

For more information about Iowa Disaster Relief go to bciowa.org/disaster-relief.