Volunteer orientation is open to any member of a Southern Baptist church who is at least 18 years of age. Attending orientation does not obligate you to serve, but is necessary before serving. A Disaster Relief ID badge will be issued to those who complete orientation and a background check. Updating an expiring/expired badge requires EVERYONE to complete orientation and a background check; currently, every five (5) years.

Orientations and credentialing events may include feeding, chainsaw, mud-out/ash-out, shower/laundry, first aid, damage assessment, formstack, and blue cap training. Damage assessment, formstack and blue cap training are limited to returning team members who have completed prerequisites.  

Calendar

Southern Baptists interested in being a part of the Disaster Relief team can attend any event listed below. Pre-registration is highly recommended to speed check-in on the day of the event.

April 27, 2019 – First Baptist Church, Tulsa, 403 S. Cincinnati Ave. Time: 8:00 am-2:00pm – Lunch provided.  Feeding, chainsaw, recovery, formstack, assessment, shower/laundry, First Aid, initial contact person, and Blue Cap.

• New Volunteers – $15.00
• Returning volunteers needing badge – $10.00
• BCM students – $10.00

(Fees can be paid in cash or check the day of the training.)

May 11, 2019 – Emmanuel Baptist Church, 120 Veterans Blvd., Ardmore 73401 (SE corner of Veterans and Mt. Washington) – Time: 8:00 am-2:00 pm – Lunch provided. Feeding, chainsaw, recovery, shower/laundry, formstack, and Blue Cap.

• New Volunteers – $15.00
• Returning volunteers needing badge – $10.00
• BCM students – $10.00

(Fees can be paid in cash or check the day of the training.)

June 1, 2019 – Frink Baptist Church, 1830 S. George Nigh Expressway, McAlester 74801 – Time: 8:00 am-1:00 pm – Lunch provided. Feeding, chainsaw, recovery, formstack, assessment, initial contact person, and Blue Cap.

• New Volunteers – $15.00
• Returning volunteers needing badge – $10.00
• BCM students – $10.00

(Fees can be paid in cash or check the day of the training.)

October 26, 2019 – Putnam City Baptist Church, 11401 N. Rockwell, OKC 73162. Time: 8:00 am-2:00 pm – Lunch provided. Feeding, chainsaw, recovery, formstack, assessment, shower/laundry, First Aid, initial contact person, and blue cap.

• New Volunteers – $15.00
• Returning volunteers needing badge – $10.00
• BCM students – $10.00

 (Fees can be paid in cash or check the day of the training.)

November 9, 2019 – Elk City – details will follow.

Additional Training Opportunities

Forklift & Skid-Steer Classes

Dates for the 2019 forklift/skid steer classes are below.

All classes will take place at the Disaster Relief TEaM Center.
7180 NW Expressway, Okarche, OK 73762.
Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm.

No DR badges will be issued or renewed; there is no cost for this.
Lunch will be provided.

• Friday, March 29
• Monday, April 29
• Saturday, May 18
• Friday, July 19
• Monday, August 19

To reserve your spot for these classes as space is limited, please email:

For forklift, email Larry Gilbert: larryandharriet@att.net

For skid-steer, email Don Whitnah: donaldwhitnah@gmail.com

CPR/First Aid Certification

The American Heart Association CPR/First Aid Certification classes will be taught at the DR TEaM Center on the dates below.

7180 NW Expressway, Okarche, OK 73762
9:00 am-5:00 pm

No DR badges will be issued or renewed. Fee $20.00 payable in cash or check the day of the training.
Lunch provided.

• Friday, March 29
• Monday, April 29
• Saturday, May 18
• Friday, July 19
• Monday, August 19

To reserve your spot for these classes as space is limited, please email:

Darrell Knapp: dknapp711@gmail.com

(This class earns certification by the American Heart Association in CPR and First Aid)