Volunteer & Training Opportunities

Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) National Incident Management System (NIMS). Independent Study Course (IS-700). To enroll in this course go to: FEMA Independent Study.
Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) Incident Command training (ICS 100) Introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). To enroll in this course go to: FEMA Independent Study.
The Texas Center for the Missing offers a Missing Child Awareness, Prevention and Education Program designed to raise awareness about the social issues surrounding missing children. To learn more please contact Melissa A. Hulin at 713-314-3673.
The Harris County Public Library’s Literacy program needs literacy tutor volunteers, (assisting adults in reading at a grade 0-5 reading level), as well as volunteer English as a second language tutors, (assisting adults new to the United States), at many Harris County Public Library branches. Training and materials are provided for new volunteers at no charge. For more information, visit the website or contact Steve Zack at 713-749-9035 or by e-mail at szach@hcpl.net.
Crisis Chaplaincy of Texas offers Volunteer Crisis Chaplain training through a 2 day, 16-hour seminar. Graduates will receive a training manual, ID, and certificate. A background check will be required. To find out more visit http://www.crisischaplaincyoftexas.com 

or call 832-388-7155.

Certified Chaplaincy Training Program: This certification teaches the basic skills necessary to assist at hospitals, jails, orphanages, elderly homes, police stations, or in disaster areas. After completion each student will receive credentials which includes a personalized badge and certificate. For more information visit the websiteor you may contact Dr. Tony V Lewis at 888-360-0004.
The SAFE KIDS Greater Houston Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations are located throughout the county, make an appointment today.
Houston Sail and Power Squadron offers four types of educational opportunities for recreational boaters:
1. America's Boating Course (ABC3)- a one day overview of boating requirements with an emphasis on safety. 
2. Navigation and Seamanship courses - most courses last about 2 months, with classes once per week at night. 
3. Seminars - most seminars are about 2 hours long and all focus on some particular aspect of boating.
4. On the water training - one day opportunities to obtain hands on instruction in maneuvering a medium sized boat around objects as well as docking and undocking.
For more information visit http://uspshouston.org/
The Baytown Citizen Police Academy -gives citizens a better understanding of the operation and mission of their local Police Department. Each class covers a different topic. Classes meet each Thursday evening from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm. If you are interested please contact Stewart Beasley at 281-420-6662 or stewart.beasley@baytown.org.
Bellaire Fire Department Citizens Fire Academy - Get familiar with the operations of the fire department. The academy is a total of eleven weeks and is held on every Wednesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm with three classes held on Saturday. If you are interested please contact the station at 713-662-8202 or you can e-mail the coordinator at dtittel@ci.bellaire.tx.us.
Jersey Village Police Department Citizens Police Academy - Become familiar with the operations of the police department. The academy is a total of eleven weeks and is held on every Tuesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. If you are interested please contact Art Pettit at 713-446-5824.