Orientation + Training: Box Unit, Flood & Fire Recovery, Food Handling, Rebuild, Shower/Laundry, Temporary Roof
This is where Texans on Mission Disaster Relief training begins. Orientation includes an introduction and overview of TXM Disaster Relief ministries, including the mission statement, history and brief overview of additional ministry opportunities within Texans on Mission. Orientation is a required for all disaster relief volunteers and is required for renewal of credentials.
TXM Disaster Relief Orientation is a pre-requisite for all specialty training, including those offered Saturday in Georgetown. Credentials received through orientation are necessary for entry into disaster areas and are good for five years.
Sign up for the orientation and pick the specialty areas in which you'd like to serve. You may choose one morning and/or one afternoon training class. These classes will give the training you need to begin delivering help, hope and healing after disasters through Texans on Mission.
Orientation or recertification is a two-step process.
First, register for classes below.
Second, complete the required background check by clicking here.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS before the event,
please email Charles Baker at cc2balkans@gmail.com.
Specialty Training Descriptions
Box Unit Training
Target audience: Texans on Mission DR volunteers interested in participating with a DR Box Unit.
Introduction and overview of the Box Unit ministry. The training provides an overview of the Box Unit ministry, deployment process, and box distribution techniques. Includes discussion on the history and need for this ministry, how and where we procure boxes, and the opportunities to witness to those we minister to. There is no cost for this training. Pre-registration online is required.
Disaster Relief Orientation
Introduction and overview of the Texans on Mission Disaster Relief Ministries, including the mission statement, history and brief overview of additional ministry opportunities within Texans on Mission.
This is a required orientation for all Disaster Relief Volunteers and is required for renewal of credentials. This course is a pre-requisite for all other specialty training. Credentials received through this training are necessary for entry into disaster areas and are good for five years. There is a $30.00 fee for the required background check that is collected as part of the registration process. Training is also open to youth 16 and 17 years old and are not subject to a background check and are not issued credentials. Pre-registration online is required. When you register there is a two-step process, first the background check, then for class registration.
Flood & Fire Recovery Training
Target audience: Texans on Mission DR volunteers interested in participating in the DR Flood & Fire Recovery ministry.
This class equips credentialed volunteers how to respond to survivors of floods and wildfires by using appropriate equipment and procedures to clean homes and/or remove debris. It covers work procedures, equipment operation, and personal safety issues volunteers may encounter on deployments. There is no cost for this training. Pre-registration online is required.
Food Handling-Basic Training
Target audience: Yellow Cap volunteers who want to work with a Texans on Mission DR Feeding Unit.
Basic Food Handler Class provides instruction on safely handling, preparing and serving food per the national food code as well as the Texans on Mission methods. The class also gives an insight on what to expect on deployment from a feeding unit perspective. There is no cost to the volunteer for this training. Registration online is required.
Rebuild Training
Target audience: Texans on Mission DR volunteers interested leading teams in rebuilding homes after initial disaster relief.
Instruction in assisting and leading the construction project using volunteer (generally not DR trained) church groups whose goal is to assist families and churches rebuild their homes. There is no cost for this training. Pre-registration online is required.
Shower/Laundry Training
Target audience: Texans on Mission DR Volunteers interested in the shower/laundry ministry.
This course provides a general overview of the purpose and function of the Shower/Laundry Ministry. It also covers the basic procedures, deployment process, and safety procedures while operating within the shower/laundry ministry including the setup and stand-down of these units. There is no fee for this training. Pre-registration online is required.
Temporary Roof Training
Target Audience: Texans on Mission DR volunteers interested in tarping roofs damaged by a disaster, including providing ground support.
This training provides an overview of the ministry’s mission, as well as basic techniques, procedures and safety concerns in tarping a roof after a disaster. While some volunteers need to work on the roof, there is also a need for trained volunteers to serve on the ground crew. There is no charge to the volunteer for this training. Pre-registration online is required.