December 18, 2024
Project Elf
Project Elf brings joy and wonder to children who are survivors of the Ukraine war by immersing them in a magical winter wonderland. We are excited to continue our partnership with Commonpoint Queen, with whom we work with to deliver our Hope, Love, Courage Workshop.
Interested in learning more about Project Elf and supporting this great initiative? Click HERE to learn more.
December 23 – December 29, 2024
World Cares Centers team will be taking a much deserved break after a full year of programs and services that keep our Ready Responders ready, safe and equipped.
Happy Holidays to your family from ours!
January 21 – 24, 2025
New Orleans, LA
World Cares Center will be delivering our Collaborative Disaster Volunteer Credential (CDVC) to Central City Community OutReach in New Orleans, LA. This training is a closed session for members of Central City Community OutReach.
Interested in our Collaborative Disaster Volunteer Credential? Click HERE to learn more.
February 4 – 7, 2025
Little Rock, AR
World Cares Center will be delivering our Collaborative Disaster Volunteer Credential (CDVC) to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, AR. This training is a closed session for UAMS.
Interested in our Collaborative Disaster Volunteer Credential? Click HERE to learn more.
February 11, 2025
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
World Cares Center Headquarters, 520 8th Avenue Suite 201B, New York, NY 10018
World Cares Center will be offering in-person training for Disaster Response and Safety Trainings at our headquarters.
In this 8-hour training, workers will expand their response skills, understand the self-assessment tools, understand physical and emotional considerations of disaster response, be introduced to lifesaving measures that every work can take, and understand the hazards of flood response and fall hazards, including donning and doffing PPE.
Click HERE to register. Spots are limited!
Interested in learning more about our trainings? Contact us to learn more.
February 18, 2025
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM ET
World Cares Center, 520 8th Avenue Suite 201B, New York, NY, 10018
Each year, supporters of WCC come together to expand our reach at our ‘FriendRaiser’. Mix, Mingle and meet the team that makes WCC’s mission to train and protect Ready Responders a reality.
Enjoy an array of light bites, wine, and beer while learning about our 2025 initiatives and how you can become involved. We hope to see you there!
RSVP HERE!
December 10, 2024
1:00 – 3:30PM ET
Via Zoom
Disaster Response and Safety Training: Addressing Injury & Illness & Heat Safety
Trainees will understand the role that OSHA plays in protecting workers and how to engage with OSHA resources including the Whistleblower policy and more. Trainees will understand the lifesaving measures that every worker can take to prevent accidents and apply basic first aid and CPR prior to EMS arrival. Trainees will be introduced to the symptoms of heat illness, the risk factors for heat illness, and methods to mitigate heat hazards in both indoor and outdoor workplaces.
Lunch and Learns are open to individuals and groups. Please join us!
Register HERE.
CONTACT US to schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more.
December 7, 2024
All Nations International Chaplains Association
12:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET
Disaster Response and Safety Training: Introduction to Physical Safety and Emotional Resiliency
Trainees will understand the role that OSHA plays in protecting workers and how to engage with OSHA resources including the Whistleblower policy and more. Trainees will understand the recognition, prevention, and control of physical hazards workers face during disaster response, clean up, restoration, and rebuilding efforts including response during an infectious disease outbreak, as well as recognition, prevention and control measures to be applied to reduce exposure. Trainees will understand the recognition, prevention, and control of emotional hazards and trauma workers face during disaster response, clean up, restoration, and rebuilding efforts.
This is a closed session for All Nations International Chaplains Association.
CONTACT US to schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more.
World Cares Center has been a beacon of hope for many, providing essential services and support to those in need during times of crisis. It’s inspiring to see how our team empowers communities to respond together, rebuild and thrive.
As we approach Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to generosity and community support, we hope that you consider donating to World Cares Center. Your contributions will directly support programs that help vulnerable populations, ensuring they receive the resources and assistance they need. Every dollar counts and will help facilitate emergency preparedness training, recovery efforts, and ongoing support for those affected by disasters.
Your donation, no matter the size, can create a ripple effect of hope and healing. Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Please click HERE to donate.
November 19, 2024
1:00 – 3:30PM ET
Via Zoom
Disaster Response and Safety Training: Introduction to Physical Safety and Emotional Resiliency
Trainees will understand the role that OSHA plays in protecting workers and how to engage with OSHA resources including the Whistleblower policy and more. Trainees will understand the recognition, prevention, and control of physical hazards workers face during disaster response, clean up, restoration, and rebuilding efforts including response during an infectious disease outbreak, as well as recognition, prevention and control measures to be applied to reduce exposure. Trainees will understand the recognition, prevention, and control of emotional hazards and trauma workers face during disaster response, clean up, restoration, and rebuilding efforts.
Lunch and Learns are open to individuals and groups. Please join us!
Register HERE
CONTACT US to schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more.
November 14, 2024
Fire Safety and Floor Captain Essentials
1:00 – 2:00PM ET
Via Zoom
Join us and Salvatore Puglisi on November 14, 2024 from 1 – 2pm ET via Zoom for a roundtable discussion on the importance of fire safety, especially during the holiday season, and an overview of what you need to know to be a floor captain.
Mr. Puglisi, in collaboration with industry partners, created the first high school curriculum for emergency management in the United States at The Urban Assembly School for Emergency Management. He has been a Volunteer Fire Fighter, Safety Officer and now works part time as The Community Education Liaison for Orange County Emergency Management Division of EMS.
Register HERE.
Roundtable sessions are open to individuals and groups. Please join us!
October 26, 2024
People’s Police Academy
12:00PM ET
October 24, 2024
via Zoom
1:00 – 2:00PM ET
9/11 Day, a 501(c)3 nonprofit and AmeriCorps funds World Cares Center to support The Collaborative Disaster Volunteer Credential training program in honor of the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Join a powerful movement designed to prepare and enable everyone to become Ready Responders. Ready Responders arrive to the scene first and they know what to do because they’ve been trained. They know the feeling of empowerment that comes with being prepared for a crisis and the feeling of purpose that comes with helping those around them when disaster strikes. Participants in the program will take a 2.5-hour training session, marking the beginning of their commitment to become Ready Responders. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to star in their own personalized “I am a Ready Responder” video, showcasing their dedication to the cause. A curated list of 9/11 volunteer opportunities will also be provided, ensuring everyone can find meaningful ways to contribute.
By becoming a Ready Responder, you are making a pledge to resilience, health, safety, and preparedness!
Lunch and Learns are open to individuals and groups, Please join us! Register HERE
CONTACT US to schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more.
October 22, 2024
John Jay College
1:45PM ET
By taking this training program, participants mark the beginning of their commitment to become Ready Responders. Trainees will partake in a self-awareness assessment of each worker’s physical and emotional capabilities related to their role in disaster response. Trainees will understand and apply proper management systems and protocol during disaster response, clean up, restoration, and rebuilding efforts that contribute to improved recognition and control of hazards, team building and management safety including protocols on length of shifts, breaks, span of control and more.
This is a closed session for John Jay College. To schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more, contact us HERE.
October 17, 2024
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2:00 – 4:30PM ET
By taking this training program, participants mark the beginning of their commitment to become Ready Responders. Trainees will partake in a self-awareness assessment of each worker’s physical and emotional capabilities related to their role in disaster response. Trainees will understand and apply proper management systems and protocol during disaster response, clean up, restoration, and rebuilding efforts that contribute to improved recognition and control of hazards, team building and management safety including protocols on length of shifts, breaks, span of control and more.
By becoming a Ready Responder, you are making a pledge to resilience, health, safety, and preparedness!
This is a closed session for UAMS students. To schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more, contact us HERE.
October 17, 2024
Cybersecurity for Grassroots and Community Organizations
1:00 – 2:00PM ET
Via Zoom
Please join us as we discuss the importance of cybersecurity readiness, especially for grassroots and community organizations. Paula Fontana, Chief Marketing Officer at iluminr, will be leading the discussion around emerging threats and what your organizations can to do to be cyber aware.
Roundtable sessions are open to individuals and groups. Please join us!
Register for this FREE training HERE.
September 26, 2024
Active Shooter Safety
1:00 – 2:00PM
Via Zoom
Join us and Andrew Bershad as we discuss active shooter safety and readiness. Andrew will discuss how to prepare to be the difference and bring calm to chaos through vulnerability assessments, active shooter awareness, action plan creation and other onsite medical services.
Andrew began his NYC EMS career in 1991 where he worked the 911 system throughout the five boroughs. In 1995, he joined the NYPD where he worked as a Police Officer working patrols in Brooklyn. In 1999, he joined the Narcotics Division, where he worked numerous high profile cases before joining ESU in 2002. Shortly after joining ESU, Andrew was promoted to Detective where he continued to work many high profile cases. In 2004, he was accepted into the NYC Task Force 1 which coordinated with FEMA disaster relief efforts in which he would respond to many natural disasters around the world in order to provide relief. In 2006, he became a Paramedic which furthered his medical career within the NYPD which then allowed him to begin training others within his division.
Roundtable sessions are open to individuals and groups. Please join us!
Register for this FREE training HERE.
September 25, 2024
Nontraditional Employment for Women NYC
10:00AM – 3:00PM ET
Session One: Introduction to Emotional Resiliency: 1-Hour
Information and resources will be shared on currently known mental health and emotional resiliency stressors workers could be exposed to in the workplace including the impact of high-risk work environments, exposure to COVID, workplace violence, and more. Workers will be introduced to these exposures in addition to understanding signs of suicidal thoughts and methods to mitigate their impact and build a resiliency tool kit. Information will be shared on how each type of stressor can impact workers and their families and methods for reducing workplace exposure and risk including implementing a resiliency plan and where to access support in the workplace as well as outside resources. Learners will understand the signs of stress and gain an understanding of how to manage their stress as well as the resources available to them.
Session Two: Helping Others Through Difficult Times: 3-Hours
Information and resources will be shared on how workers and managers can implement a peer support initiative building from the Resilient Worker Training Learners will understand how to identify if a co-worker is under emotional stress and ways to provide peer support by adopting an Emotional First Aid model. Peer workers and managers will be introduced to methods to help impacted workers mitigate the impact of their stress and apply a resiliency tool kit. Information will be shared on the boundaries that are needed to ensure the helper is protected as well as a clear understanding of their peer role, by no means are they clinicians or therapists.
This is a closed session for Nontraditional Employment for Women. CONTACT US to schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more.
September 24, 2024
The HOPE Program
10:00AM – 3:00PM ET
Session One: Introduction to Emotional Resiliency: 1-Hour
Information and resources will be shared on currently known mental health and emotional resiliency stressors workers could be exposed to in the workplace including the impact of high-risk work environments, exposure to COVID, workplace violence, and more. Workers will be introduced to these exposures in addition to understanding signs of suicidal thoughts and methods to mitigate their impact and build a resiliency tool kit. Information will be shared on how each type of stressor can impact workers and their families and methods for reducing workplace exposure and risk including implementing a resiliency plan and where to access support in the workplace as well as outside resources. Learners will understand the signs of stress and gain an understanding of how to manage their stress as well as the resources available to them.
Session Two: Helping Others Through Difficult Times: 3-Hours
Information and resources will be shared on how workers and managers can implement a peer support initiative building from the Resilient Worker Training Learners will understand how to identify if a co-worker is under emotional stress and ways to provide peer support by adopting an Emotional First Aid model. Peer workers and managers will be introduced to methods to help impacted workers mitigate the impact of their stress and apply a resiliency tool kit. Information will be shared on the boundaries that are needed to ensure the helper is protected as well as a clear understanding of their peer role, by no means are they clinicians or therapists.
This is a closed session for the HOPE Program. CONTACT US to schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more.
September 24, 2024
via Zoom
Virtual Lunch and Learn: 9/11 Day Ready Responder Initiative
1:00 – 2:00PM ET
9/11 Day, a 501(c)3 nonprofit and AmeriCorps funds World Cares Center to support The Collaborative Disaster Volunteer Credential training program in honor of the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Join a powerful movement designed to prepare and enable everyone to become Ready Responders. Ready Responders arrive to the scene first and they know what to do because they’ve been trained. They know the feeling of empowerment that comes with being prepared for a crisis and the feeling of purpose that comes with helping those around them when disaster strikes. Participants in the program will take a 2.5-hour training session, marking the beginning of their commitment to become Ready Responders. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to star in their own personalized “I am a Ready Responder” video, showcasing their dedication to the cause. A curated list of 9/11 volunteer opportunities will also be provided, ensuring everyone can find meaningful ways to contribute.
By becoming a Ready Responder, you are making a pledge to resilience, health, safety, and preparedness!
Lunch and Learns are open to individuals and groups, Please join us! Register HERE.
CONTACT US to schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more.
September 23, 2024
Commonpoint Queens
1:00 – 4:00PM
Session Two: Helping Others Through Difficult Times: 3-Hours
Information and resources will be shared on how workers and managers can implement a peer support initiative building from the Resilient Worker Training Learners will understand how to identify if a co-worker is under emotional stress and ways to provide peer support by adopting an Emotional First Aid model. Peer workers and managers will be introduced to methods to help impacted workers mitigate the impact of their stress and apply a resiliency tool kit. Information will be shared on the boundaries that are needed to ensure the helper is protected as well as a clear understanding of their peer role, by no means are they clinicians or therapists.
This is a closed session for Commonpoint Queens. To schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more email here
September 19, 2024
5:30-6:30pm Sponsor Cocktail Hour
6:00-9:00pm ET
Stars Under the Stars
Join us in thanking our volunteers and supporters and help support our mission and services that ensure Ready Responders and trained and equipped. World Cares Center believes that anyone can be a Ready Responder and when we help communities, we do so by empowering survivors to lead their community’s recovery. We leave behind the knowledge. tools and connections for communities to emerge as empowered leaders, building resilience from within.
Stay tuned for more information. Please save the date. For more information, click HERE or contact us
September 18, 2024
Concern Housing
10:00AM – 3:00PM ET
Session One: Introduction to Emotional Resiliency: 1-Hour
Information and resources will be shared on currently known mental health and emotional resiliency stressors workers could be exposed to in the workplace including the impact of high-risk work environments, exposure to COVID, workplace violence, and more. Workers will be introduced to these exposures in addition to understanding signs of suicidal thoughts and methods to mitigate their impact and build a resiliency tool kit. Information will be shared on how each type of stressor can impact workers and their families and methods for reducing workplace exposure and risk including implementing a resiliency plan and where to access support in the workplace as well as outside resources. Learners will understand the signs of stress and gain an understanding of how to manage their stress as well as the resources available to them.
Session Two: Helping Others Through Difficult Times: 3-Hours
Information and resources will be shared on how workers and managers can implement a peer support initiative building from the Resilient Worker Training Learners will understand how to identify if a co-worker is under emotional stress and ways to provide peer support by adopting an Emotional First Aid model. Peer workers and managers will be introduced to methods to help impacted workers mitigate the impact of their stress and apply a resiliency tool kit. Information will be shared on the boundaries that are needed to ensure the helper is protected as well as a clear understanding of their peer role, by no means are they clinicians or therapists.
This is a closed session for Concern Housing. To schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more email us here
September 17, 2024
via Zoom
1:00 – 2:00PM ET
Resilient Worker Initiative: Introduction to Emotional Resiliency
Information and resources will be shared on currently known mental health and emotional resiliency stressors workers could be exposed to in the workplace including the impact of high-risk work environments, exposure to COVID, workplace violence, and more. Workers will be introduced to these exposures in addition to understanding signs of suicidal thoughts and methods to mitigate their impact and build a resiliency tool kit. Information will be shared on how each type of stressor can impact workers and their families and methods for reducing workplace exposure and risk including implementing a resiliency plan and where to access support in the workplace as well as outside resources. Learners will understand the signs of stress and gain an understanding of how to manage their stress as well as the resources available to them.
Lunch and Learns are open to individuals and groups, Please join us! Register HERE
CONTACT US to schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more.
September 16, 2024
RiseBoro
10:00AM – 12:30PM ET
Session Two: Developing a Resilient Worker Program Part 2
Managers will learn how to implement strategies to build a Worker Resiliency Initiative within their teams or organizations as needed to protect themselves and the workers they are responsible for. Learners will understand evaluation and survey methods to gauge the needs of their workers. Methods and Models will be presented for the Manager to choose from and adapt as needed to create a sized right resiliency program or initiative in concert with or in place of an organizational EPS program. They will understand outside resources outside resources available to them.
This is a closed session for RiseBoro. CONTACT US to schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more.
September 16, 2024
Commonpoint Queens
1:00 – 2:00PM ET
Session One: Introduction to Emotional Resiliency: 1-Hour
Information and resources will be shared on currently known mental health and emotional resiliency stressors workers could be exposed to in the workplace including the impact of high-risk work environments, exposure to COVID, workplace violence, and more. Workers will be introduced to these exposures in addition to understanding signs of suicidal thoughts and methods to mitigate their impact and build a resiliency tool kit. Information will be shared on how each type of stressor can impact workers and their families and methods for reducing workplace exposure and risk including implementing a resiliency plan and where to access support in the workplace as well as outside resources. Learners will understand the signs of stress and gain an understanding of how to manage their stress as well as the resources available to them.
This is a closed session for Commonpoint Queens. CONTACT US to schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more.
September 14, 2024
All Nations Chaplains Association
10:00AM – 3:00PM ET
Session One: Introduction to Emotional Resiliency: 1-Hour
Information and resources will be shared on currently known mental health and emotional resiliency stressors workers could be exposed to in the workplace including the impact of high-risk work environments, exposure to COVID, workplace violence, and more. Workers will be introduced to these exposures in addition to understanding signs of suicidal thoughts and methods to mitigate their impact and build a resiliency tool kit. Information will be shared on how each type of stressor can impact workers and their families and methods for reducing workplace exposure and risk including implementing a resiliency plan and where to access support in the workplace as well as outside resources. Learners will understand the signs of stress and gain an understanding of how to manage their stress as well as the resources available to them.
Session Two: Helping Others Through Difficult Times: 3-Hours
Information and resources will be shared on how workers and managers can implement a peer support initiative building from the Resilient Worker Training Learners will understand how to identify if a co-worker is under emotional stress and ways to provide peer support by adopting an Emotional First Aid model. Peer workers and managers will be introduced to methods to help impacted workers mitigate the impact of their stress and apply a resiliency tool kit. Information will be shared on the boundaries that are needed to ensure the helper is protected as well as a clear understanding of their peer role, by no means are they clinicians or therapists.
This is a closed session for All Nations Chaplains Association. CONTACT US to schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more.
September 12, 2024
Nontraditional Employment for Women NYC
10:00AM – 3:00PM ET
Session One: Introduction to Emotional Resiliency: 1-Hour
Information and resources will be shared on currently known mental health and emotional resiliency stressors workers could be exposed to in the workplace including the impact of high-risk work environments, exposure to COVID, workplace violence, and more. Workers will be introduced to these exposures in addition to understanding signs of suicidal thoughts and methods to mitigate their impact and build a resiliency tool kit. Information will be shared on how each type of stressor can impact workers and their families and methods for reducing workplace exposure and risk including implementing a resiliency plan and where to access support in the workplace as well as outside resources. Learners will understand the signs of stress and gain an understanding of how to manage their stress as well as the resources available to them.
Session Two: Helping Others Through Difficult Times: 3-Hours
Information and resources will be shared on how workers and managers can implement a peer support initiative building from the Resilient Worker Training Learners will understand how to identify if a co-worker is under emotional stress and ways to provide peer support by adopting an Emotional First Aid model. Peer workers and managers will be introduced to methods to help impacted workers mitigate the impact of their stress and apply a resiliency tool kit. Information will be shared on the boundaries that are needed to ensure the helper is protected as well as a clear understanding of their peer role, by no means are they clinicians or therapists.
This is a closed session for Nontraditional Employment for Women. CONTACT US to schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more.
September 11, 2024
Up2Us Sports
11:00 – 1:00PM ET
9/11 Day, a 501(c)3 nonprofit and AmeriCorps funds World Cares Center to support The Collaborative Disaster Volunteer Credential
training program in honor of the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Join a powerful movement designed to prepare and enable everyone to become Ready Responders. Ready Responders arrive to the scene first and they know what to do because they’ve been trained. They know the feeling of empowerment that comes with being prepared for a crisis and the feeling of purpose that comes with helping those around them when disaster strikes. Participants in the program will take a 2.5-hour training session, marking the beginning of their commitment to become Ready Responders. Each participant will receive a Ready Responder Pack containing essential volunteer protective equipment and a Ready Responder T-shirt. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to star in their own personalized “I am a Ready Responder” video, showcasing their dedication to the cause. A curated list of 9/11 volunteer opportunities will also be provided, ensuring everyone can find meaningful ways to contribute.
By becoming a Ready Responder, you are making a pledge to resilience, health, safety, and preparedness!
This is a closed session for Up2Us Sports. CONTACT US to schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more.
September 10, 2024
10:00AM – 3:00PM ET
Session One: Introduction to Emotional Resiliency: 1-Hour
Information and resources will be shared on currently known mental health and emotional resiliency stressors workers could be exposed to in the workplace including the impact of high-risk work environments, exposure to COVID, workplace violence, and more.
Workers will be introduced to these exposures in addition to understanding signs of suicidal thoughts and methods to mitigate their impact and build a resiliency tool kit. Information will be shared on how each type of stressor can impact workers and their families and methods for reducing workplace exposure and risk including implementing a resiliency plan and where to access support in the workplace as well as outside resources. Learners will understand the signs of stress and gain an understanding of how to manage their stress as well as the resources available to them.
Session Two: Helping Others Through Difficult Times: 3-Hours
Information and resources will be shared on how workers and managers can implement a peer support initiative building from the Resilient Worker Training Learners will understand how to identify if a co-worker is under emotional stress and ways to provide peer support by adopting an Emotional First Aid model. Peer workers and managers will be introduced to methods to help impacted workers mitigate the impact of their stress and apply a resiliency tool kit. Information will be shared on the boundaries that are needed to ensure the helper is protected as well as a clear understanding of their peer role, by no means are they clinicians or therapists.
This is a closed session for Make the Road. CONTACT US to schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more.
September 9, 2024
RiseBoro
10:00AM – 12:30PM ET
Session One: Stress Management and Emotional Resiliency for Managers 1-Hour
Managers will learn to identify their stress and implement strategies that protect themselves and the workers they are responsible for. Learners will understand techniques to reduce and manage stress, as well as time management actions to reduce negative impact as well as how to a personal resiliency advisory board to help them navigate the stressors specific to management. They will understand outside resources outside resources available to them.
Session Two: Developing a Resilient Worker Program Part 1
Managers will learn how to implement strategies to build a Worker Resiliency Initiative within their teams or organizations as needed to protect themselves and the workers they are responsible for. Learners will understand evaluation and survey methods to gauge the needs of their workers. Methods and Models will be presented for the Manager to choose from and adapt as needed to create a sized right resiliency program or initiative in concert with or in place of an organizational EPS program. They will understand outside resources outside resources available to them.
This is a closed session for RiseBoro. CONTACT US to schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more.
September 4, 2024
Catholic Charities of NY
10:00AM – 12:00PM ET
Session One: Stress Management and Emotional Resiliency for Managers 1-Hour
Managers will learn to identify their stress and implement strategies that protect themselves and the workers they are responsible for. Learners will understand techniques to reduce and manage stress, as well as time management actions to reduce negative impact as well as how to a personal resiliency advisory board to help them navigate the stressors specific to management. They will understand outside resources outside resources available to them.
This is a closed session for Catholic Charities of NY. CONTACT US to schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more.
August 27, 2024
Nonprofit Staten Island Association
Hosted by World Cares Center
11:00AM – 1:30PM
Session Two: Developing a Resilient Worker Program Part 2
Managers will learn how to implement strategies to build a Worker Resiliency Initiative within their teams or organizations as needed to protect themselves and the workers they are responsible for. Learners will understand evaluation and survey methods to gauge the needs of their workers. Methods and Models will be presented for the Manager to choose from and adapt as needed to create a sized right resiliency program or initiative in concert with or in place of an organizational EPS program. They will understand outside resources outside resources available to them.
This is a closed session for Nonprofit Staten Island Association and their members. To schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more email us here
September 3, 2024
Nontraditional Employment for Women NYC
10:00AM – 3:00PM ET
Session One: Introduction to Emotional Resiliency: 1-Hour
Information and resources will be shared on currently known mental health and emotional resiliency stressors workers could be exposed to in the workplace including the impact of high-risk work environments, exposure to COVID, workplace violence, and more. Workers will be introduced to these exposures in addition to understanding signs of suicidal thoughts and methods to mitigate their impact and build a resiliency tool kit. Information will be shared on how each type of stressor can impact workers and their families and methods for reducing workplace exposure and risk including implementing a resiliency plan and where to access support in the workplace as well as outside resources. Learners will understand the signs of stress and gain an understanding of how to manage their stress as well as the resources available to them.
Session Two: Helping Others Through Difficult Times: 3-Hours
Information and resources will be shared on how workers and managers can implement a peer support initiative building from the Resilient Worker Training Learners will understand how to identify if a co-worker is under emotional stress and ways to provide peer support by adopting an Emotional First Aid model. Peer workers and managers will be introduced to methods to help impacted workers mitigate the impact of their stress and apply a resiliency tool kit. Information will be shared on the boundaries that are needed to ensure the helper is protected as well as a clear understanding of their peer role, by no means are they clinicians or therapists.
This is a closed session for Catholic Charities of NY. CONTACT US to schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more.
August 26, 2024
Voces Latinas
10:00AM – 3:00PM
Session One: Introduction to Emotional Resiliency: 1-Hour (Spanish)
Information and resources will be shared on currently known mental health and emotional resiliency stressors workers could be exposed to in the workplace including the impact of high-risk work environments, exposure to COVID, workplace violence, and more. Workers will be introduced to these exposures in addition to understanding signs of suicidal thoughts and methods to mitigate their impact and build a resiliency tool kit. Information will be shared on how each type of stressor can impact workers and their families and methods for reducing workplace exposure and risk including implementing a resiliency plan and where to access support in the workplace as well as outside resources. Learners will understand the signs of stress and gain an understanding of how to manage their stress as well as the resources available to them.
Session Two:
Helping Others Through Difficult Times: 3-Hours (Spanish)
Information and resources will be shared on how workers and managers can implement a peer support initiative building from the Resilient Worker Training Learners will understand how to identify if a co-worker is under emotional stress and ways to provide peer support by adopting an Emotional First Aid model. Peer workers and managers will be introduced to methods to help impacted workers mitigate the impact of their stress and apply a resiliency tool kit. Information will be shared on the boundaries that are needed to ensure the helper is protected as well as a clear understanding of their peer role, by no means are they clinicians or therapists.
This is a closed session for Voces Latinas. To schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more email us here
August 26, 2024
Nonprofit Staten Island Association
Hosted by World Cares Center
11:00AM – 1:30PM
Session One: Stress Management and Emotional Resiliency for Managers 1-Hour
Managers will learn to identify their stress and implement strategies that protect themselves and the workers they are responsible for. Learners will understand techniques to reduce and manage stress, as well as time management actions to reduce negative impact as well as how to a personal resiliency advisory board to help them navigate the stressors specific to management. They will understand outside resources outside resources available to them.
Session Two: Developing a Resilient Worker Program Part 1
Managers will learn how to implement strategies to build a Worker Resiliency Initiative within their teams or organizations as needed to protect themselves and the workers they are responsible for. Learners will understand evaluation and survey methods to gauge the needs of their workers. Methods and Models will be presented for the Manager to choose from and adapt as needed to create a sized right resiliency program or initiative in concert with or in place of an organizational EPS program. They will understand outside resources outside resources available to them.
This is a closed session for Nonprofit Staten Island Association and their members. To schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more email us here
August 24, 2024
Nontraditional Employment for Women NYC
9:00AM – 2:00PM
Session One: Introduction to Emotional Resiliency: 1-Hour
Information and resources will be shared on currently known mental health and emotional resiliency stressors workers could be exposed to in the workplace including the impact of high-risk work environments, exposure to COVID, workplace violence, and more. Workers will be introduced to these exposures in addition to understanding signs of suicidal thoughts and methods to mitigate their impact and build a resiliency tool kit. Information will be shared on how each type of stressor can impact workers and their families and methods for reducing workplace exposure and risk including implementing a resiliency plan and where to access support in the workplace as well as outside resources. Learners will understand the signs of stress and gain an understanding of how to manage their stress as well as the resources available to them.
Session Two: Helping Others Through Difficult Times: 3-Hours
Information and resources will be shared on how workers and managers can implement a peer support initiative building from the Resilient Worker Training Learners will understand how to identify if a co-worker is under emotional stress and ways to provide peer support by adopting an Emotional First Aid model. Peer workers and managers will be introduced to methods to help impacted workers mitigate the impact of their stress and apply a resiliency tool kit. Information will be shared on the boundaries that are needed to ensure the helper is protected as well as a clear understanding of their peer role, by no means are they clinicians or therapists.
This is a closed session for Nontraditional Employment for Women. To schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more email us here
August 15, 2024
Drowning Prevention and Safety During Climate Disasters
1:00 – 2:00PM
Via Zoom
Join us and Nathan Etrog as we have a follow-up discussion on drowning prevention and safety. This is a follow-up roundtable from the virtual roundtable on July 25th. Nathan will discuss past histories of drownings during disasters, such as Hurricane Safety, and will provide guidance on preventative tactics to keep ourselves and our communities safe during a crisis.
Nathan began his commitment to water safety and drowning prevention in the early 1960’s when he served as a summer camp waterfront head, followed by 60 plus years working as a Nassau County Board of Health certified ocean lifeguard in the Village of Atlantic Beach. Currently, Nathan serves as Village of Atlantic Beach Parks and Beaches Commissioner, Atlantic Beach Fire District Commissioner, Village of Atlantic Beach Trustee, ex Captain and current member of the Atlantic Beach Rescue Water Rescue Team. As Village of Atlantic Beach and Fire District Commissioner representative, he was a stakeholder in the recently formulated and crafting of the first United States National Water Safety Action Plan. Nathan was also a National Drowning Prevention Alliance Water Champion. In this role, he is a strong advocate for all forms of drowning prevention and am committed to public awareness and education regarding this critical topic.
Roundtable sessions are open to individuals and groups, Please join us!
Register for this FREE training HERE.
August 7, 2024
6:00 – 8:00PM
World Cares Center
Manhattan, New York
“You have the courage to begin again!”
Through our continued partnership with Commonpoint, the World Cares Center team will walk children and families impacted by the war in Ukraine through the Hope, Love and Courage journals for children and guide for parents. The session will end with a group art project bringing everyone together to express their hopes for the future through art.
World Cares Center’s approach is to care for the body and mind, helping refugee families and children heal emotionally.
While this in-person event is closed to the public, you can learn more about this training by visiting: https://worldcares.org/ukraine/.
Interested in Volunteering? World Cares Center’s training team is currently looking for volunteers. Potential volunteers will need to undergo a criminal background check and training.
If you are interested in hosting a workshop or volunteering, please contact us here
This training is made possible by individual donors. CONTACT US to help support this program.
August 6, 2024
via Zoom
1:00 – 2:00PM
Stress Management and Emotional Resiliency for Managers
Managers will learn to identify their stress and implement strategies that protect themselves and the workers they are responsible for. Learners will understand techniques to reduce and manage stress, as well as time management actions to reduce negative impact as well as how to a personal resiliency advisory board to help them navigate the stressors specific to management. They will understand outside resources outside resources available to them.
Lunch and Learns are open to individuals and groups, Please join us! Register HERE
To schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more email us here
August 1, 2024
Nontraditional Employment for Women NYC
Hosted by World Cares Center
10:00AM – 4:00PM
Session One: Stress Management and Emotional Resiliency for Managers 1-Hour
Managers will learn to identify their stress and implement strategies that protect themselves and the workers they are responsible for. Learners will understand techniques to reduce and manage stress, as well as time management actions to reduce negative impact as well as how to a personal resiliency advisory board to help them navigate the stressors specific to management. They will understand outside resources outside resources available to them.
Session Two: Developing a Resilient Worker Program 4-Hours
Managers will learn how to implement strategies to build a Worker Resiliency Initiative within their teams or organizations as needed to protect themselves and the workers they are responsible for. Learners will understand evaluation and survey methods to gauge the needs of their workers. Methods and Models will be presented for the Manager to choose from and adapt as needed to create a sized right resiliency program or initiative in concert with or in place of an organizational EPS program. They will understand outside resources outside resources available to them.
This is a closed session for Nontraditional Employment for Women. To schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more email us here
July 16 & 18, 2024
Lunch & Learn
Via Zoom
1:00 – 3:00PM
July 17 2024
Voces Latinas
10:00AM – 4:00PM
Session One: Stress Management and Emotional Resiliency for Managers 1-Hour
Managers will learn to identify their stress and implement strategies that protect themselves and the workers they are responsible for. Learners will understand techniques to reduce and manage stress, as well as time management actions to reduce negative impact as well as how to a personal resiliency advisory board to help them navigate the stressors specific to management. They will understand outside resources outside resources available to them.
Session Two: Developing a Resilient Worker Program 4-Hours
Managers will learn how to implement strategies to build a Worker Resiliency Initiative within their teams or organizations as needed to protect themselves and the workers they are responsible for. Learners will understand evaluation and survey methods to gauge the needs of their workers. Methods and Models will be presented for the Manager to choose from and adapt as needed to create a sized right resiliency program or initiative in concert with or in place of an organizational EPS program. They will understand outside resources outside resources available to them.
This is a closed session for Voces Latinas. To schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more email us here
July 10, 2024
Voces Latinas
10:00AM – 3:00PM
Session One: Introduction to Emotional Resiliency: 1-Hour (Spanish)
Information and resources will be shared on currently known mental health and emotional resiliency stressors workers could be exposed to in the workplace including the impact of high-risk work environments, exposure to COVID, workplace violence, and more.
Workers will be introduced to these exposures in addition to understanding signs of suicidal thoughts and methods to mitigate their impact and build a resiliency tool kit. Information will be shared on how each type of stressor can impact workers and their families and methods for reducing workplace exposure and risk including implementing a resiliency plan and where to access support in the workplace as well as outside resources. Learners will understand the signs of stress and gain an understanding of how to manage their stress as well as the resources available to them.
Session Two: Helping Others Through Difficult Times: 3-Hours (Spanish)
Information and resources will be shared on how workers and managers can implement a peer support initiative building from the Resilient Worker Training Learners will understand how to identify if a co-worker is under emotional stress and ways to provide peer support by adopting an Emotional First Aid model. Peer workers and managers will be introduced to methods to help impacted workers mitigate the impact of their stress and apply a resiliency tool kit. Information will be shared on the boundaries that are needed to ensure the helper is protected as well as a clear understanding of their peer role, by no means are they clinicians or therapists.
This is a closed session for Voces Latinas. To schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more email us here
July 9, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 PM
July 9, 2024
1:00 – 2:00 PM
July 2, 2024
Voces Latinas
10:00AM – 3:00PM
Session One: Introduction to Emotional Resiliency: 1-Hour (Spanish)
Information and resources will be shared on currently known mental health and emotional resiliency stressors workers could be exposed to in the workplace including the impact of high-risk work environments, exposure to COVID, workplace violence, and more.
Workers will be introduced to these exposures in addition to understanding signs of suicidal thoughts and methods to mitigate their impact and build a resiliency tool kit. Information will be shared on how each type of stressor can impact workers and their families and methods for reducing workplace exposure and risk including implementing a resiliency plan and where to access support in the workplace as well as outside resources. Learners will understand the signs of stress and gain an understanding of how to manage their stress as well as the resources available to them.
Session Two: Helping Others Through Difficult Times: 3-Hours (Spanish)
Information and resources will be shared on how workers and managers can implement a peer support initiative building from the Resilient Worker Training Learners will understand how to identify if a co-worker is under emotional stress and ways to provide peer support by adopting an Emotional First Aid model. Peer workers and managers will be introduced to methods to help impacted workers mitigate the impact of their stress and apply a resiliency tool kit. Information will be shared on the boundaries that are needed to ensure the helper is protected as well as a clear understanding of their peer role, by no means are they clinicians or therapists.
This is a closed session for Voces Latinas. To schedule your free training for your group of 12 or more email us here
June 29, 2024
LACA Bronx
Bronx, NY
June 25, 2024
The HOPE Program, Hosted by World Cares Center
10:00AM – 3:00PM
June 18 & 20, 2024
Lunch & Learn
Via Zoom
1:00 – 2:00PM
Helping Others Through Difficult Times. Training for Workers
Information and resources will be shared on how workers and managers can implement a peer support initiative building from the Resilient Worker Training. Learners will understand how to identify if a co-worker is under emotional stress and ways to provide peer support by adopting an Emotional First Aid model. Peer workers and managers will be introduced to methods to help impacted workers mitigate the impact of their stress and apply a resiliency tool kit. Information will be shared on the boundaries that are needed to ensure the helper is protected as well as a clear understanding of their peer role, by no means are they clinicians or therapists.
June 6, 2024
E-Battery Fire Mitigation
1:00 – 2:00PM
Via Zoom
Join us and Darius Sivin, PhD as we discuss the importance of e-battery fire mitigation techniques, potential hazards and new research. Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly found in devices and systems that the public and first responders use or interact with daily. While these batteries provide an effective and efficient source of power, the likelihood of them overheating, catching on fire, and even leading to explosions increases when they are damaged or improperly used, charged, or stored. Learn more about how you can stay safe.
Roundtable sessions are open to individuals and groups, Please join us!
Register for this FREE training HERE.
June 4 2024
The HOPE Program, Hosted by World Cares Center
10:00AM – 4:00PM
May 21, 2024
May 1 & 15, 2024
10 Richmond Terrace, SI, NY 10301
Lithium Battery Safety for Citizens and Ready Responders
Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly found in devices and systems that the public and first responders use or interact with daily. While these batteries provide an effective and efficient source of power, the likelihood of them overheating, catching on fire, and even leading to explosions increases when they are damaged or improperly used, charged, or stored. Learn more about how you can stay safe.
April 25, 2024
April 24, 2024
April 23, 2024
The Hope Program
Brooklyn, New York
April 20, 2024
Power of Faith Tabernacle
Bronx, NY
April 18, 2024
12:00 nn
World Cares Center’s monthly Marketing Committee meeting
April 17, 2024
5:30 – 7:00 pm
World Cares Center’s Board of Directors meeting will begin with updates from the Marketing Committee followed by the other committees of the Board. Additional business and updates will be presented and discussed.
April 16, 2024
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Via Zoom
Lunch and Learns are open to individuals and groups, Please join us!
Register for this FREE training HERE
April 9, 2024
01: 00 pm
Quarterly meeting of the World Cares Center’s Mental Health Advisory Board.
April 9, 2024
12: 00 nn
Quarterly meeting of the Collaborative Disaster Volunteer Advisory Board.
April 5th and 6th 2024
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Collaborative Disaster Volunteer Credential for Managers
The Peoples Police Academy
Queens, New York
This Management level course includes interactive exercise so that you may apply your skills with peers and instructors. At the end of this training participants will have gained an understanding of how to prepare plans that effectively place volunteers in roles that are an appropriate risk level, learned effective management skills using ICS and emotional resiliency and understand how to remain physically and emotionally safe in the role of a disaster manager.
Join the growing list of organizations that have signed on to use the Collaborative Disaster Volunteer Credential as their foundational training.
To schedule a training for your group of 12 or more please email us here
This training is supported by Rutgers University Atlantic COHST and Con Edison
March 27, 2024
6:00 – 8:00PM
Commonpoint
Queens, New York
10:00 AM Breakfast and Introductions
11:00 AM Training for Managers and Supervisors Session One: Stress Management and Emotional Resiliency for Managers (1 Hour)
– Noon Break and Gather Lunch –
12:30 PM Session Two: Developing a Resilient Worker Program (4 Hours)
4:30 PM End of Training and Review
March 13, 2024
World Cares Center
520 8th Avenue
Suite 2018
NYC, NY 10018
9:00am-5:00pm
Welcome Dinner at 5:30pm
March 12, 2024
World Cares Center
520 8th Avenue
Suite 2018
NYC, NY 10018
March 6th at The Hope Program
March 6, 2024
The Hope Program
Brooklyn, NY
SAVE THE DATE
February 21, 2024
6:00 – 9:00PM
World Cares Center Headquarters
520 Eight Avenue 2nd Floor
New York, New York 10018
February 3
Saturday 9am-5pm
Newark, New Jersey
All Nations Disaster Chaplaincy
Join World Cares Center’s lead trainer Steve Landfield. After completing DV1 and DV2 take this Management level course and participate in interactive exercises so to apply your skills with peers and instructors. At the end of this training, participants will have gained an understanding of how to prepare plans that effectively place volunteers in roles that are at an appropriate risk level, learned effective management skills using ICS and emotional resiliency, and understand how to remain physically and emotionally safe in the role of a disaster manager.
To register click HERE
January 23, 2024
5:30 – 7:00PM
January 6, 2024
Saturday Noon-5pm
All Nations Disaster Chaplaincy
Join World Cares Center’s lead trainer Steve Landfield. After completing DV1 and DV2 take this Management level course and participate in interactive exercises so to apply your skills with peers and instructors. At the end of this training, participants will have gained an understanding of how to prepare plans that effectively place volunteers in roles that are at an appropriate risk level, learned effective management skills using ICS and emotional resiliency, and understand how to remain physically and emotionally safe in the role of a disaster manager.
To register click HERE
December 25- January 2, 2024
World Cares Centers team will be taking a much deserved break after a full year of programs and services that keep our Ready Responders ready, safe and equipped.
Happy Holidays to your family from ours!
December 7, 2023
1:00-2:00pm
Join our Resiliency Reflections Workshop with TRY Global Team for chair yoga!
It is that time of year when we are all juggling work and family life to the fullest extent. Playing Santa, being the Happy Hostess all while juggling the same responsibilities and more at work. Take an hour out of your day to enjoy an Interactive Resiliency Workshop and chair yoga! Grab a pen and paper or better yet a notebook and some colorful markers and be prepared to set yourself up for a Happy and Healthy New Year!! This one is all about YOU!!
30-minute chair yoga class description:
For all levels of mobility, the accessibility of this sequence of postures means they can be practiced at the office, in the car, at home, etc. This class emphasizes more movement in the upper body, which helps relieve tension in the neck and shoulders. Some other benefits include vagal toning, stress relief, self-regulation, calming of the nervous system, better sleep, and elevated mood.
Organization description:
Register Here
December 13, 2023
5:30pm
Happy Holidays! Join us for World Cares Center’s holiday party. We will be having a white elephant, so please bring a wrapped holiday gift to the party. Please keep gifts under $10.00.
December 19, 2023
1:00-2:00pm
Household Holiday Safety. Gather your students, constituents and loved ones for life saving tips on how to stay safe during the holiday season and avoid Holiday accidents
To register click HERE
November 29, 2023
Wednesday Noon-1pm
Preparing for Complex Disaster Response
Please join Evergreen and World Cares Center’s founder Lisa Orloff on November 29th at Noon, as she presents Preparing for Complex Disaster Response.
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 40% of small and mid-sized businesses never reopen after a natural disaster, and an additional 25% reopen but fail within a year. A good disaster plan means fewer days out of business, better communication with customers, and a better settlement from your insurance company. In this session World Cares Center founder, Lisa Orloff, will present a wide range of threats specific to industrial businesses in North Brooklyn from flooding to active shooter events and training that can help prevent, respond to, and recover from All Hazards. There will be plenty of time for Q&A.
About the speaker: Lisa Orloff, Founder and President of World Cares Center,
Orloff oversees the implementation of World Cares Center’s (WCC) strategic goals including the development and delivery of all programs including its Knowledge and Communications Center that fills the divide between underserved communities that respond and access to resources. She authored Managing Spontaneous Community Volunteers in Disasters: A Field Manual. CRC Press, 2011, based on her disaster deployments and experience managing diverse local groups in disaster response.
Orloff trains businesses to develop exercise and evaluation models that test business continuity plans as a part of an international Business Continuity Network, she was the lead editor of “The Collaboration between the Construction Industry and the Disaster Response Community, a Superstorm Sandy After Action Report”, developed curriculum for Pratt University, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and assisted in the developed and implementation of the NIH/SAMHSA Disaster Worker Resiliency Training.
Orloff has delivered training to thousands of emergency managers, community leaders, and professional responders in 27 U.S. states and 10 countries, and has contributed to response efforts during September 11, 2001, Hurricane Katrina, the 2010 Haitian Earthquake, the Japan Tsunami and Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Maria and Harvey, COVID 19 and the Ukraine War. She has built working partnerships with the Department of Defense, and international affiliates of the United Nations, and is a leading expert on spontaneous volunteer management. Orloff is a firefighter with the Eastport Fire Department.
***Members Only***
Register Here: Here
November 21, 2023
Food Distribution Safety
1:00-2:00pm
It is #FEMA #Cooking Safety Month!
Join Steve Landfield as he presents Food Distribution Safety. The holidays are upon us and volunteers are working hard at food banks, shelters and distribution centers. During this session Steve will walk everyone through how to remain safe while serving others in Food Distribution settings.
To register click HERE
November 15, 2023
5:30-7:00 pm
World Cares Centers Board of Directors Meeting will begin with updates from the Next Gen Board followed by the committees. Additional business and updates will be presented and discussed.
October 5, 2023
1:00-2:00pm
It is #FEMA #FirePrevention and #Earthquake Preparedness Month!
We are delivering two important safety trainings this month. On October 5th Join Steve Landfield as he presents fire prevention training! This informative session delivers important prevention tips as well as what to do. Get important answers to questions like: What kills more people smoke or fire? knowing these important facts can save lives.
To register click HERE
October 17th, 2023
1:00-2:00pm
It is #FEMA #Earthquake Preparedness Month!
Join Steve Landfield as he presents one of our newest trainings EARTHQUAKE AWARENESS! This informative session broadens our training on disasters that impact communities in the US and World Wide. We welcome our international partners as we are sure their participation with provide valuable insights for all of us.
To register click HERE
October 23-27, 2023
Noon-2:00pm
The Disaster Volunteer Credential Level Two Training Series
After completing DV1 move on to take this intermediate course that contains 12 hours of lessons. At the end of this training, participants will have gained an understanding of specific skills needed to stay safe and conduct field response including muck and gut operations. Upon successful completion of the course, test, and evaluation the participant will receive a certificate.
To register click HERE
September 7, 2023
1:00-2:00pm
It is #FEMA #National Preparedness Month!
Join us to discuss ways to join the first Collaborative Disaster Volunteer Initiative. Join the Board of Advisors, Become a Trainer, or host a session in your organization or community. This is a great way to commit to Preparedness this month and everyday thereafter. We will walk you through the steps of joining the free knowledge and coordination center to access tools and resources.
To register click HERE
September 13, 2023
6:30:00-7:30 pm
TD Bank
182 Broadway, NYC
Hosted by James von Bischoffshausen
Calling all Stars Under the Stars event volunteers! If you have signed up to help make our annual fundraiser a spectacular event. This meeting is for you! Refreshments will be served as we review the run of show and assignments.
To register click HERE
September 19, 2023
1:00-2:00pm
It is #FEMA #Preparedness Month!
September ’23 Lunch & Learn: Spontaneous Volunteerism Curse or Gift?
Join founder Lisa Orloff and guests as they discuss their volunteer experiences as Spontaneous Volunteers. From 9/11/2001 and beyond neighbors have been responding to disasters in their communities. Why is this viewed by some as a major challenge and how have new training, tools and systems changed the dynamic.
To register click HERE
September 20, 2023
Compound Disaster Response Planning
10:30 am-Noon
Hosted by the Staten Island Non-Profit Association: Learn how to prepare your organization for emergencies and disasters with expert strategies and tips. Don’t wait for the storm to hit – plan ahead during ‘blue skies’ to ensure a safe, swift, and effective response.
To register click HERE
September 21, 2023
6:00-9:00pm
Stars Under the Stars
Join us in thanking our volunteers and supporters and help support our mission and services that ensure Ready Responders and trained and equipped. World Cares Center believes that anyone can be a Ready Responder and when we help communities, we do so by empowering survivors to lead their community’s recovery. We leave behind the knowledge. tools and connections for communities to emerge as empowered leaders, building resilience from within.
Stay tuned for more information. Please save the date
September 26-29 2023
6:00-9:00pm
The Collaborative Disaster Volunteer Credential Level 1 training series
Join World Cares Centers lead trainer Steve Landfield for this 4 part training and receive your Disaster Volunteerism Level 1 Credential
To register click HERE
August 3, 2023
1:00-2:00pm
It is #FEMA Back to School Preparedness
In this session we welcome partner organizations, schools. Colleges and Universities to come together and discuss ways that our Next Generation can be better prepared at school and college as well as be involved in Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery initiatives.
To register click HERE
August 15, 2023
1:00-2:00pm
It is #FEMA #Overdose Awareness Month
Steve Landfield presents Opioid Awareness. In this session learn about the dangers of Opioid misuse and how addiction creep into ones life after an injury has occurred. For caregivers and managers learn the sign of Opioid Abuse and positive actions that can be taken.
To register click HERE
August 16, 2023
5:30-7:00 pm
World Cares Centers Board of Directors Meeting will begin with updates from the Next Gen Board followed by the committees. Additional business and updates will be presented and discussed.
July 6, 2023
1:00-2:00pm
The Collaborative Disaster Volunteer Credential Trainers Session. The Ready Responders Roundtable will be dedicated to preparing our first cadre of National Trainers who will expand this critical training in communities through out the US. This is a mandatory session for all of those participating in the July 10-14 Train the Trainers workshop.
To register click HERE
July 10-14, 2023
8:30-5:00
World Cares Center hosts the first cadre of Trainers during a week long Collaborative Disaster Volunteer Credential Train the Trainer. These trainers will then return to their communities and deliver this three level credential training that ensures our volunteers are trained to provide a standard in service while remaining safe themselves. The initiative also promotes collaboration with the knowledge that member organizations are working from the same agreed to standards. In addition to the training, community groups will be given membership to the free knowledge and communication center where they can continue to increase their awareness on disaster response techniques as well as stay connected with other members and access management tools.
July 18, 2023
1:00-2:00pm
It is #FEMA #Extreme Heat Safety Month!
Join Steve Landfield as he presents a series of safety tips for Ready Responders and safety minded citizens alike.
To register click HERE
July 20, 2023
7:00-10:00pm
Location: Katch Astoria – 31-19 Newtown Ave, Queens, NY
Mix and Mingle with our Next Gen Board Members to learn about World Cares Center and ways to get involved! Special thanks to our hosts at Katch https://www.katchastoria.com/
Ticket Price: $25 – Includes One Drink & Appetizers
To Purchase Tickets Click HERE
June 1, 2023
1:00-2:00pm
It is #Hurricane Season! Leaders and Managers Update your Plans
June 1st is the beginning of Hurricane Season. Now is the time for Leaders and Volunteer Managers to ensure their plans are up to date, their volunteers are trained and they are connected to the partners and resources they need to respond safely and effectively. Join us for this important planning session
To register click HERE
June 14, 2023
7:00pm
DON’T GET BLOWN AWAY! DISASTER PREPAREDNESS: Online with the Westhampton Free Library
Long Island has had its share of disasters, from hurricanes to wildfires. Catastrophic events can come in all forms and sizes. You can’t anticipate a disaster, but you can take steps to possibly minimize the impact. Are you prepared?
Join Lisa Orloff, Founder and President of World Cares Center, a not for profit organization started during the 9/11/2001 relief efforts to empower citizens to be Ready Responders and Eastport FD volunteer Firefighter.
June 20, 2023
1:00-2:00pm
In this session you will learn about Muck and Gut team dynamics, setting up Muck and Gut operations and the specific techniques in Muck and Gut operations as well as PPE needed to remain safe.
To register click HERE
May 3 , 2023
World Cares Center’s Founder, Lisa Orloff Presents: Rumination Management and Positive
Reframing; Tools for Emotional Resiliency
Orloff and World Cares Center are a member of the Atlantic Center for Occupational Health and Safety Training
Rumination is defined as engaging in a repetitive negative
thought process that loops continuously in the mind without
end or completion. The pattern can be distressing, difficult to
stop, and unusually involves repeating negative thoughts or
hyper focus on a problem. Rumination is a common issue for
leaders, managers, and those in high stress environments.
Positive reframing can help reduce rumination by changing
how one thinks about a negative or challenging situations.
This involves retraining our thoughts to a more positive
direction. It can also involve identifying a lesson to be learned
from a difficult situation. In this session participants will
learn and apply reframing techniques. Positive reframing is
an important tool to develop that helps to maintain and build
emotional resiliency
May 4, 2023
1:00-2:00pm
It is #FEMA #WildfireAwareness Month!
Join us as we present one of our newest trainings WILDFIRE AWARENESS! This informative session broadens our training on disasters that impact communities in the US and World Wide. We welcome our international partners as we are sure their participation with provide valuable insights for all of us. A wildfire, forest fire, bushfire, wildland fire or rural fire is an unplanned, uncontrolled and unpredictable fire in an area of where vegetation catches on fire.
May 4 , 2023
World Cares Center’s Founder, Lisa Orloff Presents: Fluidity and Adaptability, Overcoming Barriers to Training.
Orloff and World Cares Center are a member of the Atlantic Center for Occupational Health and Safety Training
Lisa Orloff will share World Cares Center’s training methods,
tools and techniques used to engage audiences from a wide
demographic and varying levels of online experience. The
presentation will share the journey from traditional training
methods to developing hybrid models, games, and experiential
learning. Survey results will be shared that identify preferred
training methods by learners that can be applied in the
development of customized delivery to meet the learning needs
of our constituents.
May 16, 2023
1:00-2:00pm
It is #FEMA #Hurricane Preparedness Month!
Get ready before the June Hurricane Season Begins. This session is prepares volunteers with the knowledge they need to respond to Flood Disasters and conduct Muck and Gut operations. Join Steve Landfield as he presents introduction to Flood Response.
May 17, 2023
5:30-7:00pm
Via Zoom
This is World Cares Centers Board of Directors meeting. At the beginning of every session the Next Gen Board provides updates to the board.
April 18, 2023
1:00-2:00pm
It is #FEMA #SevereWeather Preparedness Month!
Join Steve Landfield as he presents our newest training NEW TSUNAMI AWARENESS! This informative session broadens our training on disasters that impact communities in the US and World Wide. We welcome our international partners as we are sure their participation with provide valuable insights for all of us.
April 20, 2023
1:00-2:00pm
On Thursday April 20 the Collaborative Disaster Volunteer Credential Advisory will review pertinent information regarding the July 2023 Train the Trainers exchange.
April 2023
“The grinding conflict in eastern Ukraine is increasingly affecting the mental health of boys and girls, causing nightmares, social isolation and panic attacks” the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
World Cares Centers deployment team returns to Ukraine to conduct Medical Clinics and Resiliency Workshops with families and children in the resettlement villages. Our Ukraine program coordinator is working diligently on the ground. We will partner with local Ukraine Universities conducting train the trainer sessions so that the Resiliency Program can expand through local NGO’s.
We are proud to be continuing our partnership with Baranova27 and give thanks to DRII Foundation for generously sponsoring a portion of the deployment. Additional funds are needed.
March 4, 2023
1:00-3:00pm
This is an introductory level training for disaster volunteers to learn the concepts of First Aid. Learn to avoid physical hazards, assess what type of first aid is needed, and provide services as necessary. At the end of this training, disaster volunteers will be able to utilize a tourniquet, treat heat and cold emergencies, and provide basic first aid services to themselves and others.
March 16, 2023
1:00pm
Become a Collaborative Disaster Volunteer Credential Trainer and help your community prepare to respond and recover. Since 2001, disasters have increased in frequency and in severity. We are faced with compound issues and a rising number of constituents in need. Our organizations are also tasked with finding new ways to serve while keeping everyone safe.
A board of advisors has joined forces to create a three-tiered Cooperative Disaster Volunteer Credential training program that provides a solid foundation of knowledge for any disaster volunteer to work together safely and with a common understanding of how things should get done. World Cares Center will be accepting a limited number of applicants to participate in the first round Train the Trainer week long session.
On March 16th we will review the application criteria and process, the self paced advance work and the in person schedule to be held July 2023 in NYC . Trainers that successfully complete the program commit to engaging and training a minimum of one training in 2023. All expenses are paid for approved trainers and all trainers will be compensated for the approved training they deliver. The first step is to attend this orientation via Zoom.
March 21, 2023
Its not Luck: Reduce the Risk with Steve Landfield sponsored by Con Edison
1:00-2:00pm
This is a course for the general public to provide insight into household hazard identification and mitigation. At the end of this training, participants will know how to reduce risks, prepare themselves and their households prior to a household hazardous event and how to mitigate the effects post the occurrence.
February 2,2023
1:00pm-2:00pm
Over, over thinking, over giving, over sharing, over expecting, all the “overs” get in the way of our own personal and professional wellbeing. As leaders, especially in fields of disaster response, health care and volunteerism, the over expectation as to what we need to sacrifice to be a worth leader can and is taking a toll. Join the discussion, share your thoughts and techniques that will help your peers.
February 16, 2023
1:00-2:00pm
Happy New Year!! This will be the first meeting of the new year for the Collaborative Disaster Volunteer Advisory Board. During this meeting we will review our progress and showcase the new and improved knowledge and coordination center pre-launch. You insights and comments will help to ensure we are delivering the best in class portal, free of charge to our local leaders and disaster volunteer managers.
February 21,2023
1:00-2:00pm
Learn about the all new, free knowledge and communication center. This newly designed enterprise is a game changers for local leaders and volunteer managers who seek to coordinate with peers and access free management tools. A follow-up with a group training session on March 9th once everyone has a chance to sign up and create an account.
February 22, 2023
From 6pm-9pm
January 10-14, 2023
All Day
Responding to Hurricane Ian, WCC Deploys to FT Meyer, Florida to assist in the recovery efforts. We are partnering with All Hands & All Hearts to train their volunteers and staff as well as citizens who wish to work in their own homes. In partnership with the UPS foundation, World Cares Center will be sending ahead urgent muck and gut supplies and PPE to keep disaster volunteers safe as respiratory illness is on the rise due to mold growth.
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World Cares Center reduces the harm, suffering, and loss caused by disasters by empowering under-served, at-risk communities to prevent everyday accidents and react as educated and skilled ready responders when disasters occur. WCC believes that resiliency is best promoted when all members of communities are prepared to respond to disasters together, working together to provide training coordination and support to the community.
Founded by citizen New Yorkers who stepped forward to assist in their community’s recovery in the aftermath of 9/11, WCC has become a leader in training individuals and communities in locally lead disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. WCC has a history of responding to disasters from
within hyperlocal communities from the attacks on 9/11 to Hurricane Irene, Superstorm Sandy, and Puerto Rico.
World Cares Center and Ready Rockaway have forged a strong and meaningful partnership during the Superstorm Sandy relief effort. Together the two organizations have successfully developed and delivered the Rockaway Ready Responders Initiative, the Rockaway Ready Responders Round Table, and the Rockaway Ready Responders Awards programs.
World Cares Center (WCC) trains local leaders who will emerge as disaster managers when their community is stricken by crisis offering disaster management tools and provides workshops so that citizens emerge as safe and effective disaster volunteers. The result is a proactive community able to
reduce suffering by responding immediately to the needs of their neighbors.
