Online Training: At Your Own Pace
Foursquare Disaster Relief Crisis and Disaster Responses Training is an online, self-paced course that is the first step in becoming an FDR responder. Our hope is to equip you with the knowledge and tools you will need to be safe and effective in the field while bringing comfort and care to those amid chaos who desperately need it.
In this Course You Will:
- Learn about disaster + emergency management systems
- Gain insight into Foursquare’s history of disaster response + emotional care during crisis
- Learn tools for spiritual + emotional care during crisis
- Learn do’s + don’ts of disaster response
- Join a network of local church responders
Register for free below.
FDR Medical Trip: Dominican Republic
The Foursquare Disaster Relief Medical team is hosting a clinic outreach in the Dominican Republic. Interested in becoming a volunteer with FDRM? Click the link below.
- Location: Los Alcarrizos Municipality, Dominican Republic
- Dates: Arrival on April 30 (8 days in-country)
- Cost: Approximately $800–$1,000 per person (plus airfare)
In-Person Disaster Relief Training – Renton, Washington
Date: Friday, May 16 – Sunday, May 18, 2025
Location: Renton Christian Center
16640 SE Old Petrovitsky Road
Renton WA 98058
Cost: Free
Training Overview:
Join expert trainers Jay + Patty Donnelly for an intensive three-day, 16-hour Disaster Relief Training designed to equip leaders to respond effectively during crises. This in-person training is essential for anyone interested in aiding in disaster response, including collaboration with FEMA and local agencies.
In-Person Disaster Relief Training – Gresham, Oregon
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Location: East Hill Church
701 N. Main St., Gresham, OR 97030
Classroom Location: Kid City
Cost: $20 per participant
Training Overview:
Join expert trainer Jason Albelo for an intensive one-day Disaster Relief Training designed to equip leaders to respond effectively during crises. This in-person training is essential for anyone interested in aiding in disaster response, including collaboration with FEMA and local agencies.
FDR Medical Trip: Uganda
The Foursquare Disaster Relief Medical team is hosting a clinic outreach in Uganda. Interested in becoming a volunteer with FDRM? Click the link below.
- Location: Kampala and Mityana District, Uganda
- Dates: Arrival on July 16 (10 days in-country)
- Cost: Approximately $1,000–$1,200 per person (plus airfare)
Host a Disaster Relief Training at Your Church
Do you want to equip your church leaders with Disaster Relief Training? To be a Foursquare church ready to respond when a disaster hits your community? Our team is currently scheduling ongoing DRT training events for this year.
Date: Ongoing, 16-hour course taught on two consecutive days.
Cost: $1000 to bring our trainers to your site. Some churches are ok to cover the expense. Some charge per student and others fundraise. We hope to see each church embrace the opportunity as part of equipping the saints for the work of the ministry.
Requirements:
- Identify a point person from your church who will work with the FDR Team with logistics and administration.
- Students need to be 18 years of age. As young as 16 years old if accompanied by a parent.