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Issue Area: Homeland Security
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Corporation for National and Community Service Links
Corporation for National & Community Service
Citizen Corps.gov
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Other Technical Assistance
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Training Institute 1:
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF FINDING AND KEEPING EFFECTIVE AND ENTHUSIASTIC VOLUNTEERS
Presenter: Lori Jean Mantooth, Hands On Network, Provider
Session A: Wednesday, July 12,...
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Emergency management professionals often see volunteers as a burden and not an asset. By gaining buy-in from the emergency management community, a place for volunteers in disaster preparedness and...
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Knowing how to evacuate during a disaster is critical for the survival of individuals with disabilities. This effective practice from the National Service Inclusion Project (NSIP) will assist...
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Neighborhoods can become safer places for children and adolescents when parents and volunteers work together with local law enforcement and educational agencies. Volunteers — even the homebound...
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During disasters, the compassion and generosity of volunteers is demonstrated time and again. However, in order to provide adequate assistance, volunteers need to understand the emotional stages that...
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During disaster recovery, having a set of best practices already in place can save lives. This effective practice presents key points to consider when assigning responsibilities to program staff as...
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Volunteers and members who are deployed to help during disasters may need additional support, due to the psychological impact of serving during these scenarios. This effective practice discusses how...
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Answering the President's "call to service" resulted in the Ohio Community Service Council partnering with other lead service organizations in creating Citizen Corps in that state. County...
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Citizen awareness can help reduce threats to national security. This effective practice outlines types of suspicious activity to look for and how to report it, and is excerpted from materials...
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It is never too late to institute a disaster preparedness plan within your community. Public health and safety are increased as plans are devised and implemented. Tips included in this effective...
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Homeland security needs call for a cadre of trained volunteers. Recruitment and training can be easy with the collaboration and support of community and faith-based organizations, and by offering a...
