FEMA 135 — Volunteerism and Emergency Management
(formerly FEM 135) Provides a basic orientation to the types of volunteer organizations active in the emergency management community, the roles they commonly play, and the history of volunteer disaster assistance in the United States. Investigates characteristics of disaster volunteer management programs, with emphasis on the recruitment, management, assignment, and motivation of volunteer groups. Introduces the role and duties of the Voluntary Agency Liaison as part of a governmental volunteerism coordination apparatus.