DPH Volunteer Training Day 2025

DPH Volunteer Training Day 2025

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8:00am EST

MA Responds Support - Drop in Computer LabJohnna Coggin

8:15am EST

Registration and Check-In Ballroom Room Number 300 A & B

9:00am EST

Welcome & Overview of MA Public Health Volunteer Programs Ballroom Room Number 300 A & B

9:10am EST

Plenary Session: Christopher Gloninger Ballroom Room Number 300 A & BChristopher Gloninger

10:20am EST

A1: ShowMe Introduction: A Tool for Communicating in Public Health EmergenciesTammy Goodhue A2: Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) 101 Room 210Bonnie Roy A3: 2-Part Session: (1) Effective Communication Strategies; (2) Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia Room 209Julie McMurray, MA, LMHC, CDP A4: Bias and Society Room 309/310Peter DiDomenica, J.D. • Tom Robbins, J.D. A5: Navigating Uncertainty: Strategic Risk Communication and Resilience in Climate-Related Emergencies Ballroom Room Number 300 A & BChristopher Gloninger M1: An Introduction to Psychological First Aid Room 311Jim McCauley

11:30am EST

B1: ShowMe Introduction: A Tool for Communicating in Public Health Emergencies Room 216Tammy Goodhue B2: Integrated Foundations: Incident Management/Incident Command System (ICS) Overview Room 215Jonathan Miller B3: Mass Care Sheltering Basics Room 305Scott Flebotte B4: Emergency/Disaster Pet Sheltering for Volunteers: An Overview Room 313Lisa C Kaufman, ATR-BC, LADC1

12:30pm EST

Lunch and Networking Ballroom Room Number 300 A & B

1:30pm EST

C1: Bias and Society Room 309/310Peter DiDomenica, J.D. • Tom Robbins, J.D. C2: Mass Care Sheltering Basics Room 305Scott Flebotte C3: Integrated Foundations: Incident Management/Incident Command System (ICS) Overview Room 215Jonathan Miller C4: Preparing for the Unexpected: Perspectives from Parents of Children with Special Healthcare Needs Room 210Ben Palmere C5: Emergency/Disaster Pet Sheltering for Volunteers: An Overview Room 313Lisa C Kaufman, ATR-BC, LADC1 C6: Navigating Uncertainty: Strategic Risk Communication and Resilience in Climate-Related Emergencies Ballroom Room Number 300 A & BChristopher Gloninger

2:35pm EST

Wrap-up, Evaluations and Closing Remarks Ballroom Room Number 300 A & B