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Early Response Team (ERT) Training & Recertification | January 17, 2026 in Elyria
Learn best practices for responding as a volunteer in disaster situations. Training includes how to: interact with survivors; help survivors recover belongings; tarp roofs; and safely remove debris. Successful completion of the training and a background check is required to receive your credentials as a certified UMCOR ERT volunteer for three years. The cost is $25 and includes class materials, a t-shirt, lunch, and the required UMCOR background check. See link below for more details and registration.
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United Methodist Volunteers in Mission Team Leader Training | Starts February 3, Online
This four-week training is geared toward anyone who would like to lead teams on mission journeys and/or anyone who needs a refresher training. This training is broken up into four ninety-minute sessions on February 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. This training will focus on theology of mission, The UMC connectional structure, practical advice for leading a team, and mission travel.

Mariellyn Grace
Connectional Ministries Office
Mission Engagement Director
(380) 223-9212
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The East Ohio Conference Office:
located in North Canton, OH,
near Akron-Canton Airport.
Address:
8800 Cleveland Ave. NW
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone:
(330) 499-3972
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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