Onboarding Steps for New Red-Crossers in Disaster Cycle Services

This is intended to guide Northern New England volunteers through the first phase of onboarding.

Each card describes the step to take and the link to get you there.
Upon completion you should have:
-A basic understanding of Disaster Cycle Services
-An ID Badge for working in the field
-GAP Opportunities and training requirements
-Tools & Resources for Success
-Your Local Contacts
-Next Steps & Meeting Info.

Don't forget to enter your hours along the way and reach out if you need anything.

ashley.stlouis@redcross.org
207-659-9739

    Volunteer Connection Training Video - 14 minutes

    *Watch this training video that explains volunteer connection. It nicely covers: how to use, when to use, and why to use.

    (VCN login required) You will want to open up an internet browser, and log into volunteer Connection before selecting the link for it to work properly.
    This is a compilation of existing videos focused on providing an overview of Volunteer Connection, My Profile, Entering Hours, accessing EDGE and searching for / registering for a course.

    1. Volunteer Connection How To Video

    Let's Get Trained!

    These 3 courses are required for all disaster positions.

    Also recommended:
    Concept of Operations Basics
    Mission Card Holder: An Overview
    Mass Care: An Overview

    1. Using EDGE as a Learner
    2. Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview
    3. Everyone is Welcome

    Register for Onboarding to Disaster Cycle Services

    Northern New England Region

    Attend Onboarding Session for Disaster Cycle Services- Register on Volunteer Connection under Regional Events & Training.

    1. Regional Events & Training Calendar

    Disaster ID Badge Request

    Upload photo and submit form

    Submit selfie/headshot photo for Disaster ID Badge and Responder Vest. Items will be shipped via FedEx within 2 weeks of submission.

    1. Request Disaster ID Badge

    Next Steps: Meet Your DPM (Disaster Program Manager)

    Use this link once all on boarding steps are complete and you're ready to get started with your local team

    Use the link to book a day and time that is convenient for you. I will forward the invite to your DPM. A Microsoft Teams meeting will be created for the three of us and we will meet the day and time that you have chosen. I I look forward to seeing you then! Keep up the great work!

    1. Meet Your DPM Booking Page

    GAP Opportunities

    Explore GAP Opportunities & Identify Training

    Use these links to explore possible GAPs. Then identify the necessary training to qualify.

    1. GAP Opportunity Chart & Explanation
    2. Disaster Responder Training Requirements
    3. Link text

    Disaster Workforce Onboarding for Northern New England

    This compiles all necessary steps for the first phase of volunteers in Disaster Cycle Services

    You can reach your DWE (Disaster Workforce Engagement) Team anytime, by emailing: DWETeamNNE@redcross.org

    Learning Volunteer Connection

    Video Resources & How-to's for Volunteer Connection

    Learn how to use Volunteer Connection Mobile app
    Learn how to enter hours in Volunteer Connection

    1. Volunteer Connection Mobile App
    2. How to enter hours in Volunteer Connection

    Home Fire Campaign Training Video Series

    Full training needed for Home Fire Campaign

    Installing smoke alarms saves lives! Complete the training videos to become part of this amazing team!
    Email DWETeamNNE@redcross.org upon completion

    Subscribe

    1. Introduction to Home Fire Campaign (HFC)

    2. Modeling a Home Visit

    3. Role of the "Installer"

    4. Role of the "Educator"

    5. Role of the "Documenter"

    Get your own website