BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DESCRIPTION:This course aims to introduce the keys to success in managing l arge numbers of spontaneous volunteers in disasters. Its underlying assump tion is that much of the volunteer help is indeed needed\, and that with b asic emergency management coordination skills\, the volunteer resources ca n often be put to effective use\, making a positive different in the affec ted community. METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//alexandriava.gov//Web Calendar 1.0//EN SUMMARY:VDEM G489 Management of Spontaneous Volunteers on Sep 12\, 2018 X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:VDEM G489 Management of Spontaneous Volunteers on Sep 12\, 201 8 X-WR-CALNAME:VDEM G489 Management of Spontaneous Volunteers on Sep 12\, 201 8 X-WR-TIMEZONE:US/Eastern BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Emergency Preparedness,Fire Department DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=19608\n\nVDEM G489 Management o f Spontaneous Volunteers in Disasters\nSept. 12\, 2018\n8 a.m. to 5 p.m.\n Location: T&ES Headquarters\, Training Rooms A&B\n2900B Business Center Dr .\nAlexandria\, VA 22314\n\nTo Register: https://covlc.virginia.gov/Defaul t.aspx\n\nThis course aims to introduce the keys to success in managing la rge numbers of spontaneous volunteers in disasters. Its underlying assumpt ion is that much of the volunteer help is indeed needed\, and that with ba sic emergency management coordination skills\, the volunteer resources can often be put to effective use\, making a positive different in the affect ed community. The course will discuss the benefits spontaneous volunteers can bring to relief efforts and the challenges they may bring if not coord inated effectively. G489 was developed for emergency managers and voluntar y organizations responsible for the management of spontaneous volunteers.\ n\nPrerequisites: All course participants should be familiar with COVEOP a nd their local government Emergency Operations Plan Annex\, if one exists\ , on the use of spontaneous volunteers and volunteers affiliated with reli ef organizations.\n\nIf you need help or have questions please contact the Help Desk at 804.897.9995\, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F or email: LMSHelp@vdem.v irginia.gov. \n\nLocation: See Details\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Emergency Preparedness\, Fire Department\n\nImport this event into your c alendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=19608\n\n Web resources:\n\nhttps://covlc.virginia.gov/Default.aspx\n DTEND:20180912T210000Z DTSTAMP:20180813T180614Z DTSTART:20180912T120000Z LOCATION:See Details SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:VDEM G489 Management of Spontaneous Volunteers TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:78f6cae9-2b67-44d8-b7ab-16572a983126 URL:https://covlc.virginia.gov/Default.aspx X-COA-DTSTAMP:20180813T180614Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR