Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good
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Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good
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Partners in Doing the Most Good
We've changed lives and given hope to countless people throughout the nation. But we never do it alone.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our Emergency Disaster Services team! We serve central and northern areas of Illinois. Our volunteers play an essential role in our disaster response activity. Our Mission and Ministry is to offer hope to those in crisis.
We value your time. There are many facets to volunteering with the Salvation Army. From deploying to the site of a natural disaster to serving on our canteen in support of people in crisis, you will find an opportunity that accommodates you.
To understand who you are and to ensure safety, across functional areas, we have volunteers fill out their information, receive background checks, and train through www.edscentral.org. To start, simply click on that link and register.
What you can expect from volunteering at Emergency Disaster Services:
- A volunteer experience that is meaningful and fulfilling - supporting first responders and disaster survivors
- Free volunteer training that expands your understanding and increases your impact
- A broadening perspective on the role of Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services
- Respect for your time and talent
- Staff who appreciate you and your collaboration
Training we provide and expect of our volunteers:
- Intro to Salvation Army - Emergency Disaster Services
- Disaster Food Service & Canteen Operations
- Incident Command Systems
- Safe From Harm
- ServSafe® Safe Food Handler
Will you join us? We need your help!
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