Contact MNVOAD
P.O. Box 130261,
Roseville, MN
55113-0003
office@mnvoad.org

Seth Gardner
612-910-7152
sgardner@nechama.org

MNVOAD Trainings

Training Available for VOAD Members:

Upcoming EOC Training Process and Procedures:

****************************************************
Additional Training Resources:

FEMA Independent Study Courses - http://www.training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/

Homeland Responder -  http://www.homelandresponder.org/hrbrief_112.htm

MN HSEM Training - https://www.dps.state.mn.us/dhsem/HSEM_Training/hsemIndex.asp

OSHA - http://www.free-training.com/osha/Soshamenu.htm

**************************************************
Past MNVOAD Trainings

If you couldn't attend the 2006 or 2007 training. you can buy them and watch on DVD.
Click here to order the  2006, 2007 or 2008 Annual Training Seminar DVD.

OPEN THE REGISTRATION FORM>>>

MNVOAD SEMINAR PRESENTATION DESCRIPTIONS

VOAD and ICS - While many of us have taken classes about ICS (Incident Command System), we haven’t really explored how ICS can be used by MNVOAD or our own voluntary organizations. This class will examine the practical applications of ICS and use MNVOAD to demonstrate the principles of span of control, incident command and section chiefs.  

Southeast Minnesota Flooding: Lessons Learned- During this session individuals from several disciplines who actively responded to the southeast Minnesota flooding will help to debrief the response. In particular, the session will focus on MNVOAD and voluntary organizations’ response to the flooding and how ICS could have improved the response, including service coordination, animals, donations, basic needs and long-term recovery.

The Top Things You Need to Know About - During a disaster you may come in contact with a large number of victims in need of a variety of services.  You may be asked:

• Am I eligible for a FEMA grant?
• How do I get my house cleaned up?
• Is there someone who can help me move my animals/horses?
• Where can we get a meal or food?
• How can I get help figuring this all out?
• Etc., etc., etc.

During this moderated panel session, several experts will give you an overview of essential information that all responders should know. Because the time immediately following a disaster is stressful for victims, we want to minimize responders saying, “I’m not sure about that” or providing misinformation. It is very important for all responders to be able to provide basic, accurate information about services that are needed in the community. This session will provide you with the top things you need to know to be a better responder.
 
DCT (Donations Coordination Team) - Donations management and volunteer coordination are a vital aspect of disaster response. When done well the community and disaster victims benefit greatly, but when done poorly the effects are significant. During this session, we will review the basic functions of the state donations management and volunteer coordination plan and the coordination of these functions when the state plan is not activated. Learn who is on the team and how your team could potentially benefit from joining or working with the DCT.

Individuals & Households Program (IHP) - Susan Jensen will lead a discussion about the Individual Assistance Program for seminar attendees that serve as voluntary agency caseworkers and family assistance volunteers.  The Individuals and Households Program (IHP) (consisting of a Housing and an Other Needs Assistance (ONA) program), the Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program and other disaster assistance mechanisms will be discussed.

2007

• MNVOAD Annual Training Event: Training Overview
• 2007 MNVOAD Winter Training Seminar CERT Tabletop

This year's seminar was different from past seminars. The planning committee worked hard to incorporate the suggestions that were submitted from last year's seminar. This year's seminar focused on providing a hands on experience designed to illustrate who responds to disaster, how they get activated and fit into the Incident Command System. The seminar was a great opportunity for Emergency Managers, CERTs, Voluntary Organization Employees and Emergency Response Volunteers to build relationships with each other and develop a stronger understanding of the unique benefits each brings to the table.

2006

• Annual Training Event 2006- Training Overview - Press Release
  
  Nearly 70 organizations were represented at the Minnesota Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (MNVOAD) Winter Training Seminar on Saturday, February 11, 2006. The goal of the annual seminar is to help foster more effective service to people who have been, or may be in the future, affected by disaster through communication, coordination, cooperation and collaboration.  This year's seminar brought together voluntary agency staff and volunteers, CERT staff and volunteers and emergency planners and responders from city, county and state offices.  This year's conference focused on challenges and lessons learned from the Katrina response and the need to look at disaster services within the context of the larger social issues that affect preparedness, response and recovery.

Annual Training Event 2005 - MINNESOTA VOAD

Annual Training Event 2004 - MINNESOTA VOAD