We will be sharing mental health, preparedness and HopeLine resources at this upcoming community outreach event. Please be prepared to stand at a table to distribute resources during the shift. If you are not sure if you qualify for participation, there’s more information at the bottom of this page about volunteer training requirements.
Please sign up now if you are available!
DETAILS
Outreach events allow DE BEST staff and volunteers to interact with community members, sharing volunteer opportunities with DE BEST, networking with partners, and sharing mental health and preparedness resources.
Volunteers who sign up for opportunities MUST have completed their required trainings and documents through DE TRAIN. The list of trainings can always be found on DPH/EMSPS RespondDE website here (the first table contains required trainings and documents for ALL volunteers). Visit DE BEST Volunteer Onboarding page for complete instructions and tips for Onboarding. We will verify that you have successfully completed all requirements prior to authorizing your participation in an Opportunity.
If you have not completed all of the required documents and trainings, we will contact you directly to let you know what needs to be completed before you are eligible. If you receive the confirmation message with address and don't hear anything else from the team, you are good to go!
YOUR VOLUNTEER ROLE
The team's main function at outreach events is to spread the word about DE BEST, sharing volunteer opportunities and distributing resources.
It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with available resources, such as those available on this portal at DE BEST Volunteer Resource Summary. Please be prepared to stand at a table to distribute/ network during your shift.
These events are not intended for the provision of Psychological First Aid; however, DE BEST Volunteers should be prepared to provide support to community members, other volunteers and partners at any time.
AFTER YOU SIGN UP
Once you have signed up for this opportunity, your profile will be reviewed for accuracy and completion of required documents/trainings. You will be contacted if your profile does not reflect the proper requirements. If you feel the need for more direction, contact the Program Manager at 302.383.3130.
YOUR DEPLOYMENT NOTIFICATIONS and REPORTING
You will be emailed once your shift has been approved. A final reminder email will be sent to you on the morning of your deployment.
Remember to clock in/out for your shift. This can be done using the FREE "Causer" phone application, or through this portal (using the link included in your final reminder email). Keep in mind that there are questions asked regarding your activities when you "Sign Up" and during your "Clock Out".
Information requested about your shift during "Clock Out" include the approximate number of people receiving emotional support and approximately how many resources you distributed.
OTHER INFORMATION and FAQ
NO deployment is authorized unless there is a digitally signed Code of Conduct and Photo Release Acknowledgement (on DE TRAIN) verified on your SERVDE.org profile, AND all training/s required for the role. [Once completd, Document and Training Qualifications are recorded in your SERVDE.org profile under "Trainings".] Please check out your DE BEST Volunteer Onboarding page for a list of required Documents and Trainings. For more details on Requirements: http://debest.galaxydigital.com/de-best-volunteer-onboarding/.
