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Apr 19, 2024
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EMERG 222 - Managing Volunteer Resources
2.0 Credits
Course will focus on methods and procedures for involving private-sector organizations, nongovernmental organization (NGOs), and volunteers in emergency management programs in ways which benefit all parties. The focus of the course is on maximizing the effectiveness of volunteer resources by implementing a people-oriented system that addresses defining volunteer roles, designing a plan of action, recruiting volunteers, training individuals who volunteer, and motivation and maintenance of a successful program. Participants will acquire skills and knowledge to make appropriate volunteer assignments that enhance the effectiveness of an integrated emergency management system.
Prerequisite EMERG 102.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define volunteer and voluntary agency (VOLAG) and draw distinctions between the two.
- Determine whether your community’s needs are best met by developing a volunteer program or whether you should coordinate with VOLAGs or both.
- Correlate the skills and knowledge required of volunteers in emergency management programs.
- Determine how volunteers can be used most beneficially in your program to meet your agency’s needs.
- Analyze the steps in developing a volunteer program.
- Outline strategies for recruiting, retaining, assigning, training, supervising, and evaluating volunteers.
- Recognize the key responsibilities of a VOLAG/CBO Coordinator.
- Analyze the role of VOAD in providing emergency assistance.
- Examine strategies for working with VOLAGs, CBOs, businesses, and other groups.
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