Below is the schedule of upcoming Emergency and Social Services (ESS) meetings and training. All ESS training is available free to our volunteers. By taking these courses you will become eligible for deployment on local and national disasters.

All new volunteers are required to attend The American Red Cross Volunteer Orientation. If you have not taken an orientation before, contact Denise in Volunteer Services, at 720-4237, to schedule one soon. Standard First Aid (SFA) and Adult CPR are recommended for all Disaster Services Responders. SFA is recommended once every three years. CPR is recommended every year.

If you would like to attend any of the classes below, please contact Paul at Disaster Response (231) 720-4250, Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM or mcallisterp@arcmon.org. This will allow us to add your name to our roster and order your class materials. Classes may be cancelled for low registration, but you will be informed of this at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled time.

Please remember, "Introduction to Disaster Services" is a prerequisite for all other classes. This class is a self-study and can be taken online at www.redcross.org. You may take this class at home or at the Red Cross chapter office. "Fulfilling Our Mission" is also a prerequisite to all other classroom training except for CPR/First Aid.

Please feel free to pass this information on to a friend. We sincerely thank you for being willing to help the American Red Cross respond in times of need.