Vocational Training Lead
Ministry: Education · Emergency Function: Vocational Training
Role Purpose
Develops and delivers role-specific and skills training for volunteers, ensuring they are prepared to carry out their emergency responsibilities.
What You Would Help Do
Before an Emergency
- Develop role-specific training programs.
- Coordinate training schedules and instructors.
- Track volunteer training completion.
- Build partnerships with training providers.
During an Emergency
- Support just-in-time training for activated volunteers.
- Coordinate orientation for new volunteers.
- Track training records and readiness status.
After an Emergency
- Document training gaps and lessons learned.
- Update training programs based on after-action review.
- Support ongoing volunteer development.
Qualifications & Helpful Skills
Who would be a good fit?
Required
- Willingness to complete Weather Watchmen training.
Helpful But Not Required
- Background in vocational training or adult education
- Experience developing and delivering training
- Knowledge of emergency preparedness skills
- Organizational and record-keeping skills
Training & Readiness
Volunteers are not expected to respond to emergencies without preparation.
Weather Watchmen volunteers may receive or be asked to participate in role-appropriate training, exercises, orientations, drills, and continuing preparedness activities before being assigned operational responsibilities.
Potential training for this role:
Working Together
No Ministry operates in isolation during an emergency.
Three-Deep Succession
Weather Watchmen's emergency management system is designed around continuity of leadership. Critical functions should have trained Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary personnel so that operations can continue if a primary leader is unavailable.
Multiple volunteers may express interest in the same operational area to build this depth.
Interested in Serving?
You do not have to know everything today. If you have relevant experience, transferable skills, or a willingness to train and serve, we encourage you to express your interest.