DE BEST Quarterly Volunteer Meetings
Quarterly volunteer meetings provide updates on team activities, recognize accomplishments, and outline future plans. Each meeting includes a short educational presentation, a featured community partner or resource, and/or a skill-building activity to support volunteer development and preparedness.
In Lieu of July 9th Quarterly Meeting, DE BEST Volunteers are encouraged to join the "Deployment Ready & Coffee" in their county of choice on 7/10, 7/15, or 7/22 (select date for details).
Meeting Schedule: Second Wednesday of January, April, July, and October
Zoom Link to Join: https://udel.zoom.us/j/3028316136?pwd=djRob1MwdnRtK1FnOXI2ek0vT1dOQT09
Password: 2021
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Past Meeting Topics
- October 2025 (virtual only) - SPECIAL Presentation by Kalea Rosario - you don't want to miss!
- July 2025 - VENUE CHANGE for "Deployment Ready & Coffee" [Committee Meeting will be held virtually on 7/22 from Lewes Library]
- April 2025 - Team Skill Building
Presented by: Celeste Peart - January 8, 2025 – Volunteer Qualifications & Portal/SERVDE Updates
Presented by: Celeste Peart & Skylar Washington - October 2024 – PFA Refresher, Break-out Exercise, and Preparedness Minute
Presented by: Celeste Peart - July 2024 – Team Building Exercises
Presented by: Anthony Policastro - April 2024 – Gatekeeper QPR Training
Presented by: Jennifer Smolowitz - January 2024 – Volunteer Qualifications & Portal/SERVDE Updates
Presented by: Celeste Peart & Skylar Washington - October 2023 – MHFA Announcement, Portal Demo, and Preparedness Minute
Presented by: Celeste Peart - July 2023 – Volunteer Qualifications & Portal Demo
Presented by: Celeste Peart & Skylar Washington - April 12, 2023 – Peer Discussion
Presented by: Celeste Peart - January 11, 2023 – PFA Skill-Building Exercise
Presented by: Celeste Peart - October 12, 2022 – Portal Review
Presented by: Celeste Peart - July 21, 2022 – Workplace Safety / PFAPresented by: Adele Abrams
- April 13, 2022 – Crisis and Our Volunteer Role
Presented by: Celeste Peart - January 24, 2022 – PTSD and Disaster Response Introduction
Presented by: James Deel
