When disaster strikes, the desire to help is powerful—but preparation saves lives. Born from the lessons of September 11, World Cares Center’s Collaborative Disaster Volunteer Credential (CDVC) is a free, three-tiered training program that equips volunteers and community organizations with the knowledge and skills to respond safely, effectively, and collaboratively. Developed with disaster response experts and community leaders, this initiative strengthens coordination, reduces responder injuries, and transforms willing volunteers into Ready Responders. Join the movement to build safer, stronger, more resilient communities.
World Cares Center provides practical, comprehensive occupational safety and health training designed to protect workers, prevent workplace injuries and illnesses, and promote safer, healthier work and volunteer work environments. Training topics include Fire Safety and Hazardous Temperature Exposure Mitigation, with a focus on helping workers, supervisors, and employers across construction, maritime, general industry, disaster response, cleanup, restoration, and remediation recognize hazards, assess risks, and implement effective prevention and protection measures. Through hands-on learning, OSHA standards, and industry best practices, participants gain the knowledge and skills to work safely, use protective equipment correctly, respond effectively to emergencies, and strengthen a culture of workplace safety and resilience.
Lunch and Learn-Zoom based Trainings are Virtual Synchronous Training for Everyone. Trainings are offered every third Tuesday of the month from Noon-2pm. Topics varying and provide an easy way for individuals and groups to log on from anywhere and participate in instructor lead sessions. Session includes AI for Disaster Response, Fire Safety for Workers, Flash Training on current issues and more. Lunch and Learn topics are posted on the Program Calendar.
Each September, in honor of the National 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance, World Cares Center (WCC) offers its 9/11 Ready Responder Training Program to schools, universities, and community groups, transforming remembrance into meaningful action. This engaging, 90-minute program, facilitated by WCC staff, combines hands-on Stop the Bleed and Hands-Only CPR instruction with disaster volunteer preparedness and education about September 11, 2001, highlighting the extraordinary spirit of volunteerism and community service that emerged following the attacks. Participants gain practical lifesaving skills, learn how to respond safely and effectively during emergencies, and discover opportunities to serve their communities. By connecting the lessons and legacy of 9/11 with a new generation of Ready Responders, the program inspires participants to carry forward a tradition of compassion, preparedness, and service. This program is supported by 9/11 Day and AmeriCorps. To secure this training for your school or community group, Contact Us and enter “9/11 Day” in the Subject Line.