Harvard SPH Center for Public Health Preparedness Harvard School of Public Health
March 2008, Boston, MA
In conjunction with the Harvard School of Public Health, World Cares Center has developed a participant survey. This confidential survey is used for all World Cares Center's workshops to guide the continued development of the ReadyResponders Network to facilitate better communication and collaboration between emergency managers and community members.
Please click here to participate in this survey and have your views represented.
To see a sample of the results please click here.

SAVE THE DATE:

November 3, 2008
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2008 Volunteer NJ! Discover the Possibilities...
5/28, Somerset, NJ
Visit World Cares Center's resource booth at this conference presented by NJ Governor Jon S. Corzine, Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells, and the NJ Department of State, Governor's Office of Volunteerism.
For additional information please visit http://www.state.nj.us/state/.

IAEM - 2008 Emergency Management Conference
06/11 and 06/12, Fair Lawn, NJ
IAEM-USA Region 2 will host a two-day seminar titled "Campus & School Safety – Planning & Response". World Cares Center will present "Managing Unsolicited Volunteers Resources"
Registration form and schedule are available here.
NOTE: If you are planning to attend this event, please take a few minutes to fill out our pre-event confidential survey here.

Golden Phoenix 2008
7/21-7/25, San Diego, CA
World Cares Center will be participating in its third annual Golden Phoenix exercise focusing on the benefits of its Disaster Preparation and Trauma Mitigation Program.
This exercise is in partnership with Customs and Border Protection, Office of the Border Patrol, San Diego Sector (Federal lead) and San Diego County/City 1st responders and emergency personnel (Civil Lead). MAG-46 will facilitate Department of Defense interaction/training.

Trojan Horse 2008
8/4-8/8, SUNY Maritime College, New York, NY
World Cares Center has been invited to participate in the Third Annual Maritime exercise with a focus on NGO and Community integration in disaster response based on its Leading and Managing Curriculum.

Noble Resolve 2008
7/28-8/1, Suffolk, VA
A series of events designed by U.S. Joint Forces Command and U.S. Northern Command to enhance homeland defense measures and military support during natural or man-made disasters.
World Cares Center is asked to return for its second annual involvement in the J9 Nobel Resolve experiment. Invited as subject matter experts, World Cares Center will offer insight into information sharing between government and NGO’s, and NGO’s and community groups. Word Cares Center continues to gather information and feedback from a broad spectrum of NGO and Emergency Management partners and welcomes your feedback.
Please fill out this survey to have your views represented.

Asia Pacific Volunteer Leadership Conference
09/16 - 09/18, Honolulu, HW
Asia Pacific Volunteer Leadership Conference: Inspiring Journeys to Service. This conference will address issues in volunteer management, disaster readiness and recovery, opportunities for the aging, and pathways to peace and service. World Cares Center has been invited to present "Leading and Managing Community Volunteers."
Please see the event website for more information.


Coming Soon:

Disaster Volunteering I
Communities in Northwestern Queens
World Cares Center is working closely with NYC Councilmember Peter Vallone’s office to bring its Disaster Volunteering training to the communities in Northwestern Queens, Council District 22.
This training will be offered in both English and Spanish and offers a comprehensive look at individual, family and workplace preparedness and how the variety of resources available can be organized to create a comprehensive, culturally relevant disaster response plan. This workshop is generously sponsored by Con Edison and includes information from their energy 101 course.

Voluntariado en Caso de Desastre I
Comunidades del Noroeste de Queens
World Cares Center está trabajando estrechamente con la oficina del concejal de la Ciudad de Nueva York, Peter Vallone, para llevar a las comunidades del noroeste de Queens, en el Distrito municipal 22, su programa de Entranamiento del Voluntariado en caso de Desastre.
Este programa de entrenamiento estará disponible tanto en español como en inglés y ofrece una detallada visión de cual debe ser la preparación desde el punto de vista individual, familiar y de centros de trabajo; y de como los diversos recursos disponibles pueden ser organizados para crear un plan de respuesta exhaustivo y culturalmente relevante en caso de desastre. Este taller de trabajo ha sido generosamente patrocinado por Con Edison e incluye información de su curso de energía 101.

Advisor and Facilitator Workshop

On April 9th and 10th, World Cares Center hosted its annual Advisor and Facilitator Workshop. This two day boutique workshop brings together WCC Advisors and Adjunct Facilitators as well as its leading supporters in the field of Disaster Preparedness and Response. Click here to see more information on our website...