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Volunteer Orientation
Buchanan County
Emergency Management
Emergency Management
An organized analysis, planning, decision
making and assignment of available resources
to: Mitigate
Prepare
Respond
Recover
From the effects of all hazards
Emergency Management
Putting it Simply
Spanning the gap between:
“It won’t happen to us”
and
“We are all going to die!”
Mitigate
Mitigation is taking action to eliminate or reduce the loss of life and property related to an event(s) that cannot be prevented
Prepare
Preparedness is developing policies and protocols, incident command systems, training, planning, coordination, and exercises for potential crises
Respond
Response is taking action to effectively contain and resolve the crisis or emergency Activate the emergency management plan and the
Incident Command Team Utilize effective decision making Maintain consistent communication Document actions Conduct an after-action briefing
Recover
The recovery phase is designed to assist in the healing process & to restore operationsRecognize that recovery is an ongoing
processAcademic, physical, and business recoveryMental Health/Emotional Recovery
Four Goals of Emergency Management
Save Lives Prevent Injuries Protect Property Protect the Environment
Why Plan for an Emergency or Crisis?
Emergencies or crises of all shapes and sizes occur on a daily basis
Emergencies or crises have significant impact:PhysicalEmotionalFinancial
Why Plan for an Emergency or Crisis?
Effective planning will reduce the level of chaos that occurs in an emergency
Self-reliance: In event of a significant emergency or crisis,
you may need to operate independently for several hours
Materials You Should Have
Volunteer PolicyVolunteer Background Check PolicyVolunteer HandbookPosition DescriptionCompleted WaiverActivity Log Sheet
Volunteer Policy
Provides overall guidance and direction to staff and volunteers engaged in volunteer activities.
Review key points of the Policy.
Volunteer Background Check Policy
Describes the terms and conditions under which background checks are conducted.
Review key points of the Policy.
Volunteer Handbook
Handbook was prepared to give you some essential information about the policies and expectations of Buchanan County Emergency Management.
The handbook has been organized by topic to help you find information you need easily.
Review key points of the Handbook.
Position Description
Intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of a position.
You may volunteer for more than one position.
Review key points of the positions you are performing.
Complete Waiver
Read, understand and sign Liability Waiver.
Review key points of the Waiver.
Activity Log Sheet
Track your time and tasks you perform.Turn in the end of every month.Review key points of the Activity Log
Sheet.
Primary Insurance Coverage
Your personal auto, health, and homeowner insurance.
Volunteer Guidelines
When working with the public, as a representative of Emergency Management, we ask that you maintain a positive attitude.
Refer all questions you are unsure of to the office staff.
If you sign up for an assignment and are unable to fulfill your commitment, please notify the office.
Volunteer Guidelines
If you encounter a emergency, of any type, please call 911 and then notify the staff.
Never place yourself in a dangerous situation. If a questionable situation occurs, notify the staff or the appropriate authorities.
MOST IMPORTANTLY! HAVE FUN!
Things To Do
Get to know your supervisor / go-to person,
If possible establish a regular schedule for volunteering.
If you will be late or can’t make it, contact your supervisor.
Know applicable rules – especially those involving how to interact with other staff and those you’re serving.
Make a positive difference in your community
Learn new skillsImprove your healthCreate more fun in your lifeMeet people with similar interests
Benefits of Volunteering
Share your skills and life experiencesMeet people you wouldn’t have
otherwiseIn one survey 28% of unemployed
volunteers (and 16% of employed volunteers) said that their volunteering had helped them obtain a job in the past
(www.givingandvolunteering.ca/pdf/factsheets/Benefits_of_Volunteering.pdf )
Benefits of Volunteering
Protection of Information
All volunteers are going to be exposed to sensitive information.
Information is only released through the Public Information Officer.
Training Opportunities
Position descriptions lists training for performing the function.
Training available on-line or local classes.
Other training will also be available.
Summary
When Disaster Strikes
It will take an organized response
Thank you for becoming a part of that response!