This is where Texans on Mission Disaster Relief training begins. It includes an introduction and overview of TXM Disaster Relief ministries, including the mission, history and brief overview of additional ministry opportunities within Texans on Mission.
Please sign up for the orientation and food handling training below. Orientation is required for all disaster relief volunteers and must be renewed after five years. The Friday orientation (or previous completion of TXM DR orientation) is a prerequisite for food handling training on Saturday. Credentials obtained from this training are essential for accessing disaster areas and remains valid for five years.
Orientation Friday, Nov. 22, starts at 5 p.m. with chicken dinner.
Food Handling Training and Box Unit Training are 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 23. You will neet to select just one of these specialty training offerings. (Completed Orientation is a pre-requisite for each.)
Orientation or recertification is a two-step process. First, register for classes below. Second, complete a background check by clicking here.
If you have any questions before the event, please email Paul Henry at psh.258.018@gmail.com or call him at (509) 630-8443.
Overnight lodging is available at the mission center. It will be the usual disaster relief deployment lodging. Bring a cot or air mattress and bedding. Showers are available, but you will need to bring towels. Contact David Baker at davidmaxinbaker@gmail.com and (806) 445-1300 to reserve overnight lodging. Those staying overnight are requested to also contact David closer to the event to confirm lodging.
Specialty Training Descriptions
Box Unit Training
Target audience: Texans on Mission DR volunteers interested in participating with a DR Box Unit.
Introduction and overview of the Box Unit ministry. The training provides an overview of the Box Unit ministry, deployment process, and box distribution techniques. Includes discussion on the history and need for this ministry, how and where we procure boxes, and the opportunities to witness to those we minister to. There is no cost for this training. Pre-registration online is required.
Disaster Relief Orientation
Introduction and overview of the Texans on Mission Disaster Relief Ministries, including the mission statement, history and brief overview of additional ministry opportunities within Texans on Mission.
This is a required orientation for all Disaster Relief Volunteers and is required for renewal of credentials. This course is a pre-requisite for all other specialty training. Credentials received through this training are necessary for entry into disaster areas and are good for five years. There is a $30.00 fee for the required background check that is collected as part of the registration process. Training is also open to youth 16 and 17 years old and are not subject to a background check and are not issued credentials. Pre-registration online is required. When you register there is a two-step process, first the background check, then for class registration.
Food Handling Training
Target audience: Yellow Cap volunteers who want to work with a Texans on Mission DR Feeding Unit.
Basic Food Handler Class provides instruction on safely handling, preparing and serving food per the national food code as well as the Texans on Mission methods. The class also gives an insight on what to expect on deployment from a feeding unit perspective. There is no cost to the volunteer for this training. Registration online is required.
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