Volunteer and Donations Management

     PDS Requirement
     IPEM Requirement

This course is an updated version of the course formerly known as Developing Volunteer Resources. This one-day course is designed to provide the knowledge and skill set necessary to develop and execute an effective volunteer and donations management program over time.

Course Length: 8 hours

Course Manager:

Course Timeline: Unless otherwise stated, registration is always 30 minutes prior to the class start time.

Prerequisite: FEMA Independent Study IS 244 Developing and Managing Volunteers, must be completed prior to attending the course and a copy of the certificate forwarded to IEMA before you will be allowed to take the classroom portion of Developing Volunteer Resources. Please forward a copy of your certificate for FEMA Independent Study IS 244 to IEMA, 2200 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois 62703, Attention: Training . Once we receive the certificate, we will add it to your official student transcript.

Target Audience/Discipline: This course is designed for federal, state and local emergency management officials and related professionals and agencies working with all types of volunteers and volunteer agencies.

Scheduled Classes:

Date	Location
Mar 13, 2025	Will County EMA Cherry Hill Rd Training Facility**
May 19, 2025	IEMA-OHS Region 2 Warehouse**
** No lodging available

Please note: Applications for courses will be accepted up to 1 day prior to the course date.

If you want to learn more about the Training Program or are interested in attending a specific course, please contact your IEMA Regional Coordinator or Nancy Buck. Registration should be made in advance to attend any IEMA sponsored class. Walk-in registrations are only accepted if room space and course materials are available. To register for IEMA classes, please see the IEMA Online Registration and Tracking Program Page.