Friday, May 8, 2015

One-day Earthquake/Disaster Relief Training

This one-day crash course is designed to prepare volunteers for earthquake relief. Help earthquake survivors by learning fundamental skills for disaster response.

When: 9am – 6pm | 9 May 2015 & 10 May 2015
Where: The Yellow House, Sanepa, Lalitpur
Suggested contribution of Rs. 1500 per person. Contributions are donated to earthquake relief fund.
Please bring all your personal gear for overnight camping, your own food, snacks and water.

This course is organized by Initiative Outdoor and The Yellow House. Both organizations have been working with volunteer relief efforts since Day 1 of the Nepal earthquake 2015. The course instructor, Chelsilyn Ball is from the United States and has been living in Nepal for 3 years. She has been an Initiative Outdoor instructor teaching medical and rescue courses, and has been a raft, kayak, trekking and climbing guide. She is a registered EMT and has a degree in outdoor & experiential education from Colorado Mountain College.
Course will cover:
  1. Expectations
  2. Goal Setting
  3. Group Leadership
  4. Self leadership
  5. Cultural Considerations
  6. Self care 
  7. Camping 
  8. Disaster impact 
  9. Cooking + water treatment 
  10. Equipment packing 
  11. Buddy system 
  12. Mental preparation

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