Training Module III

When Disaster Strikes It is important you understand what World Hope will do and understand what you need to do to volunteer

“For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace...” I Corinthians 14:33

Mobilizing Volunteers The Process –Check website for information –Team Leader registers group on website link –Recruit volunteers (age 18 or older) –Disaster Relief Coordinator contacts the Team Leader –Check website for supply list –Complete Volunteer Forms (in appendix of this manual)

Questions So Far? What initiative should you (or your church) take in order to volunteer to serve in the aftermath of a disaster? What information is available through the World Hope International website?

What are the Guidelines for Volunteers ? Think ahead - prepare for time off from work. Review the checklist (appendix page xxi). Keep your insurance info available. Organize important contact information. Contact WHI Disaster Relief Office (DRO) to volunteer.

Stop and Evaluate 1.Do you have a clear understanding of your own role in readying yourself for rapid mobilization? 2. Name 5 things you can do to prepare to serve. See “Things to Do, Take, and Review” checklist. 3. Will you commit to gathering all necessary supplies and information in the weeks following your training?

Relating to the Disaster Relief Office Check the WHI website WHI partners with local churches in disaster area –Site manager named –Teams assigned –Supplies shipped –Disaster Relief Coordinator (DRC) maintains contact with staging site

Appeal for teams, funds, and supplies announced on WHI website Churches/organizations put together teams –Contact DRO –Register on website Teams assigned dates for service –Dates confirmed by DRC –Stay limited to 8-10 days –Site Manager notified of team’s arrival –Team to honor agreed upon dates Volunteer forms sent: –Code of conduct –Medical Information Sheet

What does the Site Manager do? Works with the staging site church Establishes relationships with officials in staging area Involves church leadership at staging area Encourages the body of believers Manages distribution of supplies Organizes the work Manages teams Keeps records Works on an exit strategy with the DRO Encourages the local church to continue ministering to the community once WHI departs

Review! Why is it important that you have a thorough understanding of the role of the Site Manager?

Process to Activate Volunteers ALERT STANDBY GO/NO GO

Team Leader Will Receive the Following Information: Specific circumstances at the location Driving directions Specific assignment Person who will receive the team Other pertinent information

WHI Disaster Relief Organization Structure World Hope Hope Corps Director Disaster Relief Coordinator Site ManagerTeam Leader* Volunteers *Team Leader operates under the direction of the Site Manager at the disaster relief staging site.

We have different gifts, according to the grace given us... If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. Romans 12:6,7 We have different gifts, according to the grace given us... If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. Romans 12:6-8

Next: Training Module III Review and Application Exercises Page 50 & 51

Review and Apply!!! See page 50 Can you outline the initial response to a call for volunteers? Can you list what you need to prepare to get ready to serve? What is the team leader responsible to do? What is the volunteer responsible to do? List how the team leader and volunteers relate to the Site Manager.

What Are the Stages and Structure for Disaster Relief? Discuss page 51 of the Disaster Relief Manual

Now Refer to the Case Study The Willis Family Page 52 & 53 of Module III

You have now finished Module III

At This Point Refer to Module IV Page 55 in the Disaster Relief Manual