Enroll Today: 0289 State Volunteer and Donations Management
We are pleased to announce upcoming offering of the 0289: State Volunteer and Donations Management course through the National Disaster and Emergency Management University (NDEMU). This course is designed to strengthen the ability of state-level professionals and partners to effectively coordinate volunteers and manage donations during disaster response and recovery operations.
Course Details
Course
Number:
0289
Title: State Volunteer and Donations Management
Formats and Dates:
- E Offering (In Person)
National Emergency Training Center (NETC)
Emmitsburg, MD
January 12–15, 2026 - K Offering (Virtual)
March 16–20, 2026
Course Overview
This course prepares participants to manage volunteers and donations efficiently and responsibly during disasters. Participants will explore best practices for coordinating with voluntary organizations, developing clear public messaging for volunteers and donors, and organizing donation centers and volunteer reception sites. The virtual delivery option allows participants to engage in interactive scenarios from their own location.
Who Should Attend
This course is intended for state-level and emergency management professionals who coordinate volunteers and donations during disaster response and recovery.
How to Apply
To apply for this course, interested participants should complete the NETC Online Admissions Application at https://training.fema.gov/generaladmissionsapplication/staticforms/startapplication.aspx.
The application process requires supervisory approval through email verification.
Learn more about the curriculum offered at NDEMU and the courses offered in the National Preparedness Course Catalog and the NDEMU Course Schedule.
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Accommodation Information
If you require a reasonable accommodation (sign language interpreters, braille, Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART), etc.), make your request on your application or to [email protected] no later than (NLT) 30 days prior to the course offering. When making any requests, provide details on the accommodation; however, DO NOT include medical or other personal information that is protected under the Privacy Act of 1974 or the Health Information Privacy Protection Act (45 CFR Part 160 Subparts A and E of Part 164). Last-minute requests will be accepted; however, they may not be possible to fulfill.
Questions
For additional information about this course or the registration process, please contact the FEMA NDEMU Response and Recovery Branch at [email protected].
We encourage you to share this training opportunity with colleagues who support volunteer and donations management in their jurisdictions. Thank you for your continued commitment to strengthening disaster preparedness, response, and recovery nationwide.
