Are you interested in training teens in Community Emergency Response Training?

You are Invited…

The Volunteer West Virginia Citizen Corps Program is coordinating a 20-hour Teen CERT Train-the-Trainer event. Participants will learn skills needed to return to local high schools and initiate emergency response training programs for youth.

TEEN CERT (Community Emergency Response Training) is a training program that prepares teens to help themselves, their family, and their school in the event of a disaster. The role of a TEEN CERT volunteer is to help others until trained emergency personnel arrive.

WHO:             
Open to adult CERT volunteers, Police, School Resource Officers, Fire Fighters, Emergency Management, Teachers, school personnel, and other community stakeholders. Participants must have taken a Basic CERT course, preferably in a classroom setting. Information on CERT can be found at http://www.citizencorps.gov/programs/cert_detailed.shtm.
 
WHAT:          
Eastern Michigan University trainers will conduct a 3-day (20 hour) practicum intended to prepare you to train high school students in how to better respond to emergencies and disasters in your community. For more information about the Teen CERT program visit: www.TEENCERT.org.
 
WHEN:          
March 14-16, 2009 (Training starts at 8:30 am Saturday and ends at 4:30pm Monday.)

WHERE:        
Lakeview Golf Resort, Morgantown, WV

COSTS:         
Training costs, lodging (if needed) and lunches each day are provided. A $20 refundable deposit is due upon receipt of this form. Checks will be returned when you arrive at the training. 

REGISTRATION: 
A registration form must be completed in advance and participants are asked to submit a $20 refundable deposit. Registration forms can be found at www.volunteerwv.org or by calling 1.800.WV.HELPS. Space is limited please register as soon as possible but no later than March 1, 2009.