Orientation & Credentialing

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 three (3) 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. Due to COVID-19, the number of people who can attend is limited. If you plan on attending, it is mandatory that you pre-register!

Additionally, temperatures will be taken and masks must be worn. Your understanding is appreciated.

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

Registration: 8:30 a.m.

Classes start: 9:00 a.m.

August 28

Ponca City, First Baptist Church - 218 S. 6th, 74601

September 25

Owasso, Central Baptist Church - 9001 N. 145 E. Avenue, 74055

October 30

Okarche, DR Facility - 7180 NW Expressway, 73762

Additional Training Opportunities for currently badged team members

Forklift/Skidsteer

All classes will take place at the Disaster Relief Facility, 7180 NW Expressway, Okarche, OK 73762

All classes listed are from 8:00am to 2:00pm. No DR badges will be issued or renewed; there is no cost for this.

To Register: Email rdeatherageaaa@gmail.com

Dates for upcoming Forklift/Skidsteer classes are below.

  • Saturday, August 28

  • Saturday, Sept. 25

  • Saturday, Oct. 30