THE FOLLOWING IS A SALVATION ARMY RELEASE
Volunteer Certification Opportunity
Vermilion County, IL. – The Salvation Army will host the Introductory Emergency Disaster Response Training with Safe from Harm on April 1st in Champaign, IL.
The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Response Team plays a crucial role in disaster response efforts by offering basic needs to those who may have lost everything when disaster strikes. Safe from harm is a comprehensive safety and abuse prevention program for employees, volunteers, first responders and partner agencies with best practices and procedures for anyone working with vulnerable children and adults.
Individuals, service clubs, churches, partner agencies, and first responders can sign up for this FREE certification class and be notified of opportunities to serve as a volunteer when emergencies arise.
Receive a National Emergency Disaster Response Certificate, a personalized photo badge, and the confidence of being part of a nationally recognized emergency response team. Additional classes will be offered a few times each year for those who wish to elevate their skills. Additional trainings include incident management, canteen operations, food service, emotional and spiritual care and basic first aid and CPR training.
To sign up for this free introductory class, visit the Salvation Army website at SAdanville.org .
If you or someone you know needs help, call (217) 442-5911
About The Salvation Army in Champaign County: Whether served with local assistance from our Social Services, (Food Pantry, Utilities/Rent assistance, Transitional Housing, Poverty-
Reduction Casework), Veterans’ Services, Homeless Aid, Youth programs, Christmas Assistance, Emergency Disaster Services, or Post-Prison re-integration, more than 4,037 people received assistance locally 2022. To learn more, visit SAdanville.org or follow us on social media.
