Trained volunteers are effective volunteers. They are trained to understand the intricacies of helping those whose lives have been altered by adversity.

The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services Training Program provides educational tools for volunteers and personnel of The Salvation Army, as well as other non-profit organizations involved in disaster relief, to meet the needs of individuals at a disaster. The intent of our training program is to ensure that all disaster responders have quality training, which will assist in developing their skills and knowledge, so they are prepared to respond to disasters in a prompt, efficient and effective manner.