Training & Certification
In order to better manage volunteers and resources, FEMA has developed a guideline on credentialing volunteers for large-scale disasters. The federal guidelines indicate that volunteers responding to a disaster should be trained and certified. LCC is providing training for Lutheran Early Response Teams (LERT) throughout our district. Should a disaster strike, these teams would be put on call and may be asked to deploy in 72 hours or less to the disaster site. This training will prepare team member for credentialing and will focus on the safety, work, and ministry of Lutherans as Early Responders.
Each participant in the four-hour training receives official credentials, LERT manual, and LERT vest. If you have any questions about LERT training or how to launch a Disaster Response Outreach Ministry at your church, contact Kathy O'Day at LCC by calling (866) 455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org with questions or to book your LERT training .
Each participant in the four-hour training receives official credentials, LERT manual, and LERT vest. If you have any questions about LERT training or how to launch a Disaster Response Outreach Ministry at your church, contact Kathy O'Day at LCC by calling (866) 455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org with questions or to book your LERT training .
Upcoming Training
Basic LERT Training
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Saturday, May 11, 2019
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 177 Luther Lane Frankfort, IL 60423 |
Time: Registration: 8:00 – 8:30 am | Training: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: $35.00 per person for new LERT volunteers; $10 for LERT team members attending to update your ID
Payments can be made online or during registration. Please wear your ID and bring your vest with you if you have previously attended.
Cost: $35.00 per person for new LERT volunteers; $10 for LERT team members attending to update your ID
Payments can be made online or during registration. Please wear your ID and bring your vest with you if you have previously attended.
Advanced LERT Training
Disaster Response Respite
Voice of Care is pleased to again offer a new Advanced LERT training! Voice of Care is known for equipping people to be volunteer respite companions in a variety of settings. Voice of Care is collaborating with Lutheran Church Charities to offer a new type of service to communities who are dealing with a disaster. This is for anyone willing to learn and serve with a team to bring a different way to show compassion to people in need.
Often caregivers are faced with having to spend an hour or two filling out forms or seeking resources they need. They face a real question, “What do I do with my loved one who has a disability while I am busy?” Often they only have the choice of bringing their loved one with them. The other concern is that often the noise and commotion of cleaning up a person’s home is upsetting to a person with a disability. It would be nice to have a quiet, safe place for these people with disabilities to come and spend a few hours. Thus the concept of Disaster Response Respite Events was born. With this advanced training, you would be able to be deployed in a team with everything you need to put on such an event at the host church. The training is also applicable to hosting an event in your home area so that the skills you learn can be used on a regular basis not just waiting to be deployed. Saturday, April 13, 2019 Time: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Training Location: Northern Illinois District Office 2301 South Wolf Road Hillside, IL 60162 Cost: $35.00 Reduced Price! Payable to Voice of Care on the day of training. Training manual provided. Registration: Please call Deac. Kris Blackwell at 630-234-1491 or email vocexec@voiceofcare.org MUST register by April 9. Prior Basic LERT training is necessary. Please bring your LERT manual with you. |
Walcamp Basic & Advanced
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