EM 220 - Developing and Managing Volunteer Resources

2.0 Credits
This course will focus on methods and procedures for involving volunteers in emergency management programs, with the goal of maximizing the effectiveness of volunteer resources. Previously EMERG 222.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Correlate the skills and knowledge required of volunteers in emergency management programs.
Describe how volunteers can be used most beneficially to meet an agency’s needs.
Analyze the steps in developing a volunteer program
Develop a volunteer policy and job description.
Outline strategies for recruiting, retaining, assigning, training, supervising, and evaluating volunteers.
Analyze the role of volunteers and voluntary agencies in providing emergency assistance.
Describe methods that will ensure cultural humility and equity in managing volunteers in a diverse community.

Course Typically Offered
Fall, Spring