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.
Orienation Friday, Nov. 22, starts at 5 p.m. with burgers.
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.
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 to reserve overnight lodging.
Specialty Training Descriptions
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.