Emergency Shelter Training

The City of Providence in partnership with the RI Chapter of the American Red Cross will be offering a series of training for those interested in becoming Shelter Volunteers. In the event of a City wide disaster or crisis, Providence would need trained volunteers to operate Emergency Shelters. We need your help to insure that Providence is prepared to respond to and recover from a crisis or disaster.

Providence needs people of all skills, training and education levels during a disaster. This training is a 21 hours and includes CPR & First Aid, introduction to disaster services, mass care, shelter operations and a live simulation conducted at a Emergency Shelter location.

Training is FREE!

Providence will be offering two trainings; one in English and the other in Spanish.

ENGLISH Shelter Training March 6, 8, 13, 15 & 17th
March 6, 8, 13 & 15 will occur from 6pm-10pm at the Providence Public Safety Complex on 325 Washington St Providence in the Auditorium.
March 17th will be a live shelter opening and will occur at Providence Career and Technical High School 91 Fricker St in the Field House.

SPANISH Shelter Training February 18 & March 3 & 17th
February 18 & March 3 will occur from 8am-4pm at NGC Church 2121 Smith St North Providence.
March 17th will be a live shelter opening and will occur at Providence Career and Technical High School 91 Fricker St in the Field House.

You MUST Register for this class to be in attendance. Attendance is required for Certification.
Click here to download the registration form or contact Felicia Porawski at 401-680-8096 or by email at fporawski@providenceri.com