Oportunidades de Entrenamiento

• CERT Team Training (Below)

• On February 28, 2003, President Bush issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5. HSPD-5 directed the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National Incident Management System (NIMS). NIMS provides a consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents. NIMS training is currently available as a FEMA Independent Study Course (IS-700). To enroll in this course go to: FEMA Independent Study.

• Incident Command training is being developed and offered for a variety of disciplines, including Federal Disaster Workers, Public Works, Law Enforcement, and Public Health. All of the ICS training offered through these courses is consistent. However, the various versions include examples and exercises specific to each of these disciplines. ICS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System, introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). To enroll in this course go to: FEMA Independent Study.

• Hurricane Preparedness Planning for Businesses (Acrobat pdf document)

• The Baytown Citizen Police Academy - is a unique learning experience conducted by the Baytown Police Department. It is designed to give citizens a better understanding of the operation and mission of their local Police Department. Each class covers a different topic; areas include patrol, criminal investigations, crime prevention, and traffic enforcement, use of force, narcotics, communications, and gangs among other topics. 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.

• Farmers Insurance of Houston is providing a "Preparedness Program" for local Houston communities, organizations and businesses for personal emergency preparedness. This 30 to 45 minute instructional program shares resources and information to encourage businesses and individuals to become better prepared for all types of emergencies. For information on how you can task advantage of this free initiative program please contact: Mary Ann Fordyce at info@houston-firesafety.org or 281-627-2008.

• The Greater Houston Area Red Cross offers training and volunteer opportunities for all ages. Whether you want to become a trained American Red Cross volunteer, acquire skills for a new job, or enhance your current skills, you can depend on Red Cross to offer quality and consistant training. All courses require preregistration, and space is limited. Classes are held throughout our 18-county area. Course Schedule.

• A new online presentation is now available at www.redcross.org/beredcrossready to help prepare individuals for emergencies at home, at work and in their communities. The presentation includes sound narration throughout, as well as streaming video of key first aid skills, including conscious choking and CPR. Visitors to the site can also download an emergency preparedness kit shopping list and key steps in making an emergency plan.

• First Aid CPR certification (approximately 9 hours) is being offered by the Red Cross.
  Please contact the Red Cross for the next available class.

• Individual Preparedness & Response: A Quick Guide. (Acrobat pdf document)

• The SAFE KIDS Greater Houston Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations are located throughout the county, make an appointment today. (Acrobat pdf document)

• Bellaire Fire Department Citizens Fire Academy - The academy provides an opportunity for you to become 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 - The academy provides an opportunity for you to 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 Joyce Undershill at 713-446-2100.

• RSVP, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, is reaching out across Harris County to help children improve their reading skills. Through consistent and caring interactions with senior mentors, children’s self-esteem, attitude towards learning, and skills improve. RSVP, in partnership with Junior Achievement, Aspiring Youths, Houston ISD, Humble ISD, Spring Branch ISD, and Pasadena ISD (HOST program), is seeking senior volunteers to work with children during or after school. If you’re “young at heart” and want to see children succeed, thirty minutes of your time, once a week, is all it takes! -- The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program matches the skills and desires of senior volunteers, age 55 yrs. or better, with critical community needs. Contact Barbara Melnik, RSVP Program Coordinator, for information about RSVP’s “Young at Heart” tutor program or to learn more about the wide variety of volunteer opportunities available through RSVP at 713-729-3200, ext. 3227 or at bmelnik@jcchouston.org.

• Volunteers Needed: To give tours at Houston TranStar. If you are interested in providing tours at Houston TranStar please contact Dinah Massie Martinez, Public Information Officer, at 713.881.3244.

• The Texas Center for the Missing offers a Missing Child Awareness, Prevention and Education Program which is designed to raise awareness about the social issues surrounding missing children. Parents, concerned citizens and child service providers will be taught how to minimize the risk that children will be lost or abducted; abduction prevention techniques are discussed, as well as what to do if a child is abducted; and a parent’s role in prevention and search efforts. To learn more please contact Melissa A. Hulin at 713-314-3673 or mhulin@tcftm.org.

• The Harris County Public Library’s adult literacy program needs literacy tutor volunteers, who assist adults in reading at a grade 0-5 reading level, as well as volunteer English as a second language tutors (who assist adults new to the United States) at many Harris County Public Library branches. Training and materials are provided for new volunteers at no charge. More information is available at www.hcpl.net/literacy/literacy.htm. If you are interested you have other questions about the library’s adult literacy programs, please contact Steve Zack at 713-749-9035 or by e-mail at szach@hcpl.net..

• 2008 Mayor’s Volunteer Houston Awards
  Each year, Volunteer Houston and the Mayor’s office conduct a citywide search to find the remarkable stories of accomplishments by local volunteers. You may nominate volunteers of every age serving organizations or neighborhoods within the City of Houston. Those to be honored are chosen by a panel of judges who are community volunteers and their success is celebrated in May. Deadline on nominations is February 15, 2008. Please go to www.volunteerhouston.org or www.houstontx.gov to get your nomination form. Nominations can be completed online.

• Crisis Chaplain Training will be held at Houston TranStar March 28-29, June 27-28, September 26-27, and December 5-6, 2008

• Ham Radio Training - The ECHO Society and the Greater Houston Area Red Cross are sponsoring several ham radio trainings. The training consists of seven class sessions held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. The FCC test for obtaining your license is given during the final session. Classes take place at the Red Cross Main Chapter Building, 2700 S.W. Freeway, Houston, TX 77098. Registration fee: $20, Textbook: $20.
  
  Training Schedule:
  Technician License Class (Level 1), June 3 – 24
  Technician License Class (Level 1), September 2 – 23 (no class 9/11; class on Wed 9/10 instead)
  General Class (Level II), October 2 – 28
  Contact: Charlie Matthew, n0xfd@yahoo.com or leave a message at 713-313-5319.

• Denver Harbor CERT Team training will be held at the Denver Harbor Community Center, 6402 Market St., Houston, TX 77020. Classes will be held on Thursdays from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., beginning October 2 and ending November 20, 2008. For registration and further information contact Andres Ortiz at 713-672-2931 or gunnyortiz@comcast.net.

• Houston Community College West Loop Campus training will be held at the Houston Community College, 5601 West Loop South , Houston, TX, 77081. Classes will be held on Thursdays from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., in Conference Room 105 beginning August 28 and ending October 16, 2008. For registration and further information contact Joyce Gigout at jjggo@aol.com or Tara Smith at 713-894-8460

• Seabrook CERT Class training will be held at Seabrook VFD H.Q., 1850 East Meyer, Seabrook, 77586. Classes will start on Wednesday January 7. To register contact Ronica Hall at 281-326-5644 or email ronicahall@hotmail.com, Don Holbrook at 713-471-4254 or email donholbrook@verizon.net,

• Spring Area CERT Team training will be hosted by Spring Assistance Ministries at the Timber Lane District Bldg., 2615 Ciderwood, Spring, TX 77373. Classes will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., beginning January 29, 2008 and ending March 19, 2009. The training is open to the community and surrounding area. To register and for more information contact Debbie McCabe at maycert@comcast.net or call 281-353-4480.

• Chinese Community Center training will be held at the Chinese Community Center, 9800 Town Park, Houston, TX, 77036. Classes will be held on Fridays from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., beginning September 26 and ending November 14, 2008. For registration and further information contact Paul Lee at 713-271-6100, ext. 108 or Theresa Chen at 713-271-6100, ext. 107 or theresa@ccchouston.org.

• City of Humble CERT and surrounding Areas Team training will be held at Humble City Hall Council Chambers, 114 W Higgins, Humble, TX 77338. Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., beginning August 19, 2008 and ending October 7, 2008. The training is open to the community and surrounding areas. To register contact Carole Chambers at 281-446-4928, 281-446-3960 (fax) or cchambers@cityofhumble.net.

• Halliburton CERT Team training will be held at 10200 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX 77072. Classes will be held on Tuesday afternoons from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm, beginning September 9, 2008 and ending October 28, 2008. This class is closed to employees of Halliburton only. To register contact: Debbi Delander at 281-575-4161, debbi.delander@halliburton.com or Brinda Maxwell at 281-575-3558, brinda.maxwell@halliburton.com.

• Schlumberger CERT training will be held at Schlumberger, Dairy Ashford location, 1325 South Dairy Ashford Rd., 77077. Classes will be held on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00pm-5:00pm beginning September 10, 2008 and ending October 29, 2008. This class is closed to employees of Schlumberger only. To register please contact Queren(Keren) Ortiz at 281-285-1959, qortiz@slb.com.

• Tomball CERT Team training will be held at Tomball Fire Department, 1200 Rudel, Tomball, Texas 77375. Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., starting September 9, 2008 and ending October 28, 2008. To register contact Lisa Griffin at lgriffin@ci.tomball.tx.us or 281-351-7101.

• Harvest Time Community Center CERT Team Training will be held at the Harvest Community Center, 17770 Imperial Valley Dr., Houston, TX 77060. The training is free and open to the community. Classes will be held on Saturday mornings from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, beginning August 9 and ending October 4, 2008 (no class Aug. 30). For registration and information please contact Kelvin Carter at leaderfit@yahoo.com or 832-257-7210

• Fort Bend County CERT Team training will be held at a location TBD. Classes will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., beginning Aug 7, 2008 and ending Sep, 25, 2008. To register contact Michael Kahlenberg, Fort Bend County at kahlemic@co.fort-bend.tx.us.

• G.R.A.C.E. Community Services CERT Team training will be held at 2626 South Loop West, Suite 350 Houston, Texas 77054. Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., beginning June 17 and ending August 5, 2008. To register contact Marva Lawrence at gcs@gracecommunityservices.org or 713-839-9300.

• G.R.A.C.E. Community Services CERT Team training will be held at 2626 South Loop West, Suite 350 Houston, Texas 77054. Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., beginning September 9 and ending October 28, 2008. To register contact Marva Lawrence at gcs@gracecommunityservices.org or 713-839-9300.