EM 220 - Developing and Managing Volunteer Resources

2 Credits

This course will focus on methods and procedures for involving volunteers in emergency management programs, with the goal of maximizing the effectiveness of volunteer resources.

Pre-requisite(s) EM 102 with min 2.0
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note This course is part of the EM program. It is shared with and taught by Pierce College
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Online
Spring Online

Designed to Serve Those wishing to enter into or advance in the Emergency Management Field in both the private and public sectors.
Active Date 20230320T11:46:14

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 22
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Different Types of Volunteers and Volunteer Programs
Benefits and Challenges of Involving Volunteers
Developing a Volunteer Program
Working With Voluntary Agencies (VOLAGs) /Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)
Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD)
Identifying Needs of Volunteers and How to Meet Them
Special Issues in Volunteer Management

Student Learning Outcomes
Correlate the skills and knowledge required of volunteers in emergency management programs.

Describe how volunteers can be used most beneficially to meet an agency’s needs.

Analyze the steps in developing a volunteer program

Develop a volunteer policy and job description.

Outline strategies for recruiting, retaining, assigning, training, supervising, and evaluating volunteers.

Analyze the role of volunteers and voluntary agencies in providing emergency assistance.

Describe methods that will ensure cultural humility and equity in managing volunteers in a diverse community.