Overview
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id you know more than 86% of post-disaster rescues are made by bystander volunteers? This is why it is said that all disasters are local. By the time professionals arrive; most rescues have already taken place.
In the wake of the 1985 quake in Mexico more than 100 untrained volunteer responders were killed while rescuing 800 victims. With only some very basic training these lives would NOT have been lost.
YWAM has more than 1000 operating locations around the world in 150+ nations. As a local organization we are often there when crisis and disasters occur. It is time we focused on preparedness, protecting our staff and students, becoming self-sufficient post disaster and becoming trained to become part of a response that saves and protects lives.
YWAM Emergency Services is a new network designed to give our mission this training and to give us the recognition & credibility to operate with other Volunteer Organizations after Disaster (VOAD). With this training, and commitment to preparedness, we can serve our local communities and those around the world.
- To increase the expertise, professionalism and influence of YWAMers in the world of Emergency Services & Disaster Response.
- Preparing you to train community members to protect their lives & homes.
- Preparing you to become a global responder, saving lives at home and abroad.
- Training YWAMers around the world to be proactive in preparing for crisis situations.
What will I learn?
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uring the first three months, you will take an in depth look at these topics to increase your understanding and skill level in various aspects of Disaster Response:
Disaster Management:
- Learn the Fundamentals of disaster/emergency management
- Know how to open shelters, provide mass care, create child-friendly spaces and more
- Understand who’s who in the disaster world: USAID, UN, Cluster groups, volunteer organizations
- Learn the fundamentals of incident command at local, state, national & Intl levels
- Become proficient at creating Disaster Action Plans for communities and organizations
- Become trained as HAM Radio operators, providing an important communication link during disasters
Medical & Psychological Response:
- Train to become a Community Emergency Response Team member (CERT)
- Be trained as a CERT Trainers ( train others in first aid, rescue, basic fire-fighting)
- Become a CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor
- Learn prevention, diagnosis & treatment of common post disaster medical conditions (Primary Health Care)
- Psychological and Spiritual First Aid
Rebuilding and Relief:
- Relief Structures and basic recovery construction
- Learn how to help communities implement Long-Term Recovery Plans
- Intern with relief and recovery organizations
- Understand the Biblical Basis for mercy ministries
There will be an optional two-month outreach phase following the lecture phase. More details to follow!
