Volunteer Training and Resources

Welcome Volunteers!

 

Explore resources for learning more about ORVID, building skills in disaster response and recovery, or access free training opportunities.

 

 ORVID Resources


Volunteer Quick Start Guide - A guide to help volunteers through the sign-up process. 

ORVID Mobile App-Causer - A guide to installing and using the mobile app.

Volunteer Privacy Statement - Our statement for volunteer data privacy and usage.

Volunteer FAQ - A guide that answers common questions about volunteering, deployment, privacy, and support. 

 Training


Bloodborne Pathogens Training Series

All volunteers at cooling or warming shelters are required to take the Bloodborne Pathogens Training series. The series includes five modules, which can be accessed online here. The series takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. 

The five modules are:

  • Introduction to the Bloodborne Pathogens Course

  • Overview of the Exposure Control Plan

  • Engineering Controls for Non-Healthcare Facilites

  • Hazard Communication for Bloodborne Pathogens

  • Personal Protective Equipment for Bloodborne Pathogens

You can also review the Safety Handbook. 

FEMAs Emergency Management Institute

Free online independent study courses on many topics.

https://training.fema.gov/emi.aspx

Preparedness Training for Community-Based Organizations.

https://community.fema.gov/PreparednessCommunity/s/open-training?language=en_US&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Volunteer – Salem, Oregon

CERT offers a nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disasters. Sign up for a free certification course.

https://survivingcascadia.com/cert-salem/

Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) Volunteer – Portland, Oregon

Anyone who lives or works in Portland is invited to take NET training for free.                                        

https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/volunteer

Find a CERT Program Near You

https://community.fema.gov/PreparednessCommunity/s/cert-find-a-program?language=en_US

Free Online CERT Training – University of Utah

https://cert.hazready.com/CourseCatalog?friendlyId=DP000047

 

Other Resources

2022 National Household Survey on Disaster Preparedness 

https://fema-community-files.s3.amazonaws.com/2022-National-Household-Survey.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Disaster and emergency guides, alerts, checklists, etc

https://www.ready.gov/be-informed