Salvation Army offers free disaster services training in Lincoln May 20th

[May 12, 2017]  LINCOLN - Are you looking for service opportunities in your area?

Do you feel called to help people in need?

Do you want to learn more about The Salvation Army’s work in Emergency Disaster Services?

You can contribute as little or as much as you like.

Then please join us for our free training in May.

You can come learn about The Salvation Army’s work in Emergency Disaster Services. You can also register to become a volunteer through The Salvation Army.

The classes offered are:

Introduction to Emergency Disaster Services

The course provides participants with an overview of The Salvation Army's mission and its role within disaster work. Participants will also be taught how to prepare and equip themselves for a disaster deployment.

Safe From Harm For Emergency Disaster Services

This course is a comprehensive safety and abuse prevention program. Looking at how we may be working out at a disaster site to prevent accidents and opportunities for abuse; proper procedures when volunteering, planning activities to minimize risks, and procedures to follow if you suspect abuse.

Training will be held Saturday, May 20th from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army Keest Center, 307 N. Kickapoo Street in Lincoln.

To register for the classes, visist www.disaster.salvationarmyusa.org, email Erin Martin at Erin.M.Martin@usc. salvationarmy.org or call Erin at 30-655-1657.

[J. Anthony Shuff, Director, Salvation Army - Logan County]