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Empowering the People Who Power Your Pantry
People are the heart of your pantry. Find guidance on recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers and staff to build a strong and sustainable team.
Compassion Fatigue
Compassion Fatigue
Working in a helping role can be deeply meaningful, but it can also be emotionally draining. Compassion fatigue happens when the stress of caring for others begins to take a personal toll. This section offers tools to help you recognize the signs, take care of yourself and your team, and sustain your ability to serve others with empathy and energy.
American Red Cross CPR classes take just a few short hours, but the skills you'll learn during the process can make all the difference to someone in need. Whether you require certification or are a member of the general public and simply want to learn how to respond in the event of an emergency, our in-person, online, and best-in-class blended learning courses make it easy to get CPR certified and ready for the moments that matter.
Strengthen your food pantry’s resilience and safeguard your volunteers by utilizing FEMA's free CERT Training resources. These online courses and materials offer proven strategies to handle local hazards before, during, and after they occur. The courses include everything from instructor guides to interactive independent study modules that you can immediately use to upskill your team. They provide a zero-cost solution to ensure your organization remains a reliable anchor for the community during uncertain times.
Volunteers Needed
For information on how to join a local cert team contact Tanner Erb
Email: Tanner.Erb@bvcog.org or Phone: (979) 595-2801 ext. 2029
Sign up for Brazos County: certbrazoscounty@gmail.org
Active CERT Teams: Brazos County, Burleson County, Grimes County, Washington County, Texas A&M Campus
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