If you are currently seeking help during a disaster or need to report a disaster that has already occurred or is still developing, contact us immediately on 916-939-9474.
OR for after hours, weekends or holidays please call
916-939-9468.
If you are not faced with an urgent situation also email us at info@noahswish.info
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 4288
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
P: (916) 939-9474
F: (916) 939-9479
E: info@noahswish.info
Important Notice - Two additional training sessions have just be added to the 2008 training schedule! Check the dates and locations
What Can I Expect to Learn?
Our three day training is packed with detailed, practical and field tested information for our volunteers.
Following are just some of the broader topics that will be discussed:
Foundation - Giving volunteers a solid foundation of knowledge about disaster relief work.
What Can I Expect for 2008?
In addition to the items listed above, 2008, course material will include new intake and sheltering procedures, team building exercises and our all new Volunteer Showcase. This is where our volunteers get 10-15 minutes to share their areas of expertise with the group, whether you're a professional dog trainer, part of a K-9 Search & Rescue group, wildlife rehabilitator or have another area of expertise, here's your chance to tell all about what you do best. We have 6-8 slots available at each training location, so make sure you email nwjovettech@charter.net to reserve you spot now!
In-field training - Wisconsin (2006) - Communications Exercise
One of the primary challenges of presenting disaster response training is the constant improvement of information available regarding the subject matter. Each year, Noah's Wish updates its training curriculum with new and field tested course material. We encourage our trained volunteers to attend the revised session each year to maintain their skill level and to be in tune with new response strategies and procedures.
What to bring to training?
The intensive 3 day field training session is intended to simulate what it is like to respond to a disaster with us. You need to be fairly self sufficient for three days and to be safe and comfortable while helping us to help others in a disaster setting.
We have a "Zero Tolerance Policy": No alcohol, illegal substances, or fire arms allowed at anytime. This policy applies to training, as well as, disaster deployments, either onsite or off for the duration of your activation.
Below is a short list of what we suggest to bring to training. For those of you that camp, you may already have many of these items.
Clothing:
Blue Jeans or BDU Cargo pants blue or black 2-3
Royal Blue T shirt 2-3
Sweatshirt royal blue
Outerwear dependant on the location, some areas maybe cold and damp
Rain gear,
Coats may be needed, depending on location and weather conditions - Note: You will be outside for some of the training exercises
Work Boots, rubber foot wear maybe appropriate if raining or very muddy
Undergarments - Note: heavy socks are a good idea
Sleepwear - Sleeping rooms maybe not be overly warm and are often co-ed
Belt
Bandana
Personal Gear:
Sunglasses
Watch
Sleeping bag
Air mattress
Inflator for air mattress
Pillow
All in one or Leatherman tool
Protective heavy duty gloves
Whistle
Flashlight
Bug spray
Sun screen
Personal hygiene items
Personal medications including allergy, and headache medication - Note: prescription medications must be in original containers with current information on the labels
Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
Baby wipes
Hand sanitizer
Deodorant
Towel and washcloth
Personal first aid kit
Camera
Hairbrush or comb
Chapstick
Pens
Highlighters
Paper for note taking
Food and Water:
Please bring enough drinking water for 3 days
Meals 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 Dinners (Non perishable items work best)
Optional -Ice chests - you will be responsible for supplying the ice
Bring eating utensils, camping or plastic cup and plate, napkins
Coffee and Hot Water will be available.
Due to fire safety rules we don’t allow camp stoves or sterno type items for cooking
Location in Connecticut has bunk bed accommodations you may opt to leave air mattress behind
All locations have bathroom facilities, but few have showers, be prepared not to shower for 2 days
Noah's Wish is a unique animal welfare organization dedicated exclusively to rescuing and sheltering animals in disasters throughtout the United States and Canada. Noah's Wish is a not-for-profit, 501(c)3, charitable organization.
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