With training, build skills and learn to better serve immigrant and refugee communities!
Training Calendar
The training events below are approved as training hours for OnCorps timesheets. However, no more than 20 percent of total service hours can be training hours in order to successfully complete the AmeriCorps term.
ONGOING TRAINING OPPORTUNITES
Learn Grant Writing 201
The second training in Green Iowa AmeriCorps' series on grant writing was recorded and is now available to watch. The training is part of a free, four-part course that ends with a grant writing certification.
Grant writing involves filling out detailed applications to receive funding for projects. The training on Feb. 23 built off the information taught in the first session and took a closer look at the components of grants, such as budgeting.
The second training in Green Iowa AmeriCorps' series on grant writing was recorded and is now available to watch. The training is part of a free, four-part course that ends with a grant writing certification.
Grant writing involves filling out detailed applications to receive funding for projects. The training on Feb. 23 built off the information taught in the first session and took a closer look at the components of grants, such as budgeting.
Learn Grant Writing for Beginners
A recorded webinar, presented by Green Iowa AmeriCorps, is available to teach the basics of grant writing. The training is part of a free, four-part course that ends with a grant writing certification.
Grants help organizations secure funding for projects, often from charitable organizations or the government. Grant writing involves an application process about the details of the project and the need for funds. The video teaches more about the basics of grants, how to create budgets, and key considerations and pitfalls.
A recorded webinar, presented by Green Iowa AmeriCorps, is available to teach the basics of grant writing. The training is part of a free, four-part course that ends with a grant writing certification.
Grants help organizations secure funding for projects, often from charitable organizations or the government. Grant writing involves an application process about the details of the project and the need for funds. The video teaches more about the basics of grants, how to create budgets, and key considerations and pitfalls.
Learn More About Somali Immigrants and Refugees
The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration presented an overview of the east African nation, Somalia. Dr. Jibril Mohamed and Ms. Farhiya Shirwa share about the history, culture, language, geography, and government. They also explain the wave of immigrants from Somalia and tips for communicating effectively with Somali people in the U.S. The video of the presentation can help you better understand the background of Somali immigrants and refugees you serve at your host sites.
The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration presented an overview of the east African nation, Somalia. Dr. Jibril Mohamed and Ms. Farhiya Shirwa share about the history, culture, language, geography, and government. They also explain the wave of immigrants from Somalia and tips for communicating effectively with Somali people in the U.S. The video of the presentation can help you better understand the background of Somali immigrants and refugees you serve at your host sites.
Learn about Housing, Disaster Relief and Homelessness Assistance for Immigrants
An archived webinar from the nonprofit organization, Welcoming America, explains how immigration status affects access to housing and homelessness assistance programs in the United States. Experts also speak on national public assistance services for people in need of housing. If your host site helps connect immigrants with housing and disaster relief assistance, the webinar may help you better understand the resources available for your clients.
An archived webinar from the nonprofit organization, Welcoming America, explains how immigration status affects access to housing and homelessness assistance programs in the United States. Experts also speak on national public assistance services for people in need of housing. If your host site helps connect immigrants with housing and disaster relief assistance, the webinar may help you better understand the resources available for your clients.
Learn Psychological First Aid (PFA) to Support Afghan Refugees
The refugee-based nonprofit, Switchboard, hosted and archived a webinar on assisting refugees with Psychological First Aid. The recording can now be viewed anytime.
Psychological First Aid is not counseling or therapy, but rather an evidence-based model designed to help people cope in the aftermath of trauma. During the webinar, a psychiatrist and two social workers talked through the basic steps of serving clients in distress. The information gives special consideration to refugees from Afghanistan affected by the crisis in their county. However, Psychological First Aid can also assist other immigrant and refugee clients experiencing trauma.
The refugee-based nonprofit, Switchboard, hosted and archived a webinar on assisting refugees with Psychological First Aid. The recording can now be viewed anytime.
Psychological First Aid is not counseling or therapy, but rather an evidence-based model designed to help people cope in the aftermath of trauma. During the webinar, a psychiatrist and two social workers talked through the basic steps of serving clients in distress. The information gives special consideration to refugees from Afghanistan affected by the crisis in their county. However, Psychological First Aid can also assist other immigrant and refugee clients experiencing trauma.
Learn about Tools and Trainings for Beginners in Refugee Services
Switchboard and CORE are two nonprofit organizations that offer education for refugee providers across the U.S. A recent webinar from the organizations is geared toward newcomers in the field of refugee services.
The webinar provides a brief overview of the free learning resources available through Switchboard and CORE. If you are a RISE Member who hopes to continue working with refugees in the future, taking advantage of their resources can help you advance your skills.
Switchboard and CORE are two nonprofit organizations that offer education for refugee providers across the U.S. A recent webinar from the organizations is geared toward newcomers in the field of refugee services.
The webinar provides a brief overview of the free learning resources available through Switchboard and CORE. If you are a RISE Member who hopes to continue working with refugees in the future, taking advantage of their resources can help you advance your skills.
With training, build skills and learn to better serve immigrant and refugee communities!
Training Calendar
The training events below are approved as training hours for OnCorps timesheets. However, no more than 20 percent of total service hours can be training hours in order to successfully complete the AmeriCorps term.
ONGOING TRAINING OPPORTUNITES
Learn Grant Writing 201
The second training in Green Iowa AmeriCorps' series on grant writing was recorded and is now available to watch. The training is part of a free, four-part course that ends with a grant writing certification.
Grant writing involves filling out detailed applications to receive funding for projects. The training on Feb. 23 built off the information taught in the first session and took a closer look at the components of grants, such as budgeting.
The second training in Green Iowa AmeriCorps' series on grant writing was recorded and is now available to watch. The training is part of a free, four-part course that ends with a grant writing certification.
Grant writing involves filling out detailed applications to receive funding for projects. The training on Feb. 23 built off the information taught in the first session and took a closer look at the components of grants, such as budgeting.
Learn Grant Writing for Beginners
A recorded webinar, presented by Green Iowa AmeriCorps, is available to teach the basics of grant writing. The training is part of a free, four-part course that ends with a grant writing certification.
Grants help organizations secure funding for projects, often from charitable organizations or the government. Grant writing involves an application process about the details of the project and the need for funds. The video teaches more about the basics of grants, how to create budgets, and key considerations and pitfalls.
A recorded webinar, presented by Green Iowa AmeriCorps, is available to teach the basics of grant writing. The training is part of a free, four-part course that ends with a grant writing certification.
Grants help organizations secure funding for projects, often from charitable organizations or the government. Grant writing involves an application process about the details of the project and the need for funds. The video teaches more about the basics of grants, how to create budgets, and key considerations and pitfalls.
Learn More About Somali Immigrants and Refugees
The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration presented an overview of the east African nation, Somalia. Dr. Jibril Mohamed and Ms. Farhiya Shirwa share about the history, culture, language, geography, and government. They also explain the wave of immigrants from Somalia and tips for communicating effectively with Somali people in the U.S. The video of the presentation can help you better understand the background of Somali immigrants and refugees you serve at your host sites.
The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration presented an overview of the east African nation, Somalia. Dr. Jibril Mohamed and Ms. Farhiya Shirwa share about the history, culture, language, geography, and government. They also explain the wave of immigrants from Somalia and tips for communicating effectively with Somali people in the U.S. The video of the presentation can help you better understand the background of Somali immigrants and refugees you serve at your host sites.
Learn about Housing, Disaster Relief and Homelessness Assistance for Immigrants
An archived webinar from the nonprofit organization, Welcoming America, explains how immigration status affects access to housing and homelessness assistance programs in the United States. Experts also speak on national public assistance services for people in need of housing. If your host site helps connect immigrants with housing and disaster relief assistance, the webinar may help you better understand the resources available for your clients.
An archived webinar from the nonprofit organization, Welcoming America, explains how immigration status affects access to housing and homelessness assistance programs in the United States. Experts also speak on national public assistance services for people in need of housing. If your host site helps connect immigrants with housing and disaster relief assistance, the webinar may help you better understand the resources available for your clients.
Learn Psychological First Aid (PFA) to Support Afghan Refugees
The refugee-based nonprofit, Switchboard, hosted and archived a webinar on assisting refugees with Psychological First Aid. The recording can now be viewed anytime.
Psychological First Aid is not counseling or therapy, but rather an evidence-based model designed to help people cope in the aftermath of trauma. During the webinar, a psychiatrist and two social workers talked through the basic steps of serving clients in distress. The information gives special consideration to refugees from Afghanistan affected by the crisis in their county. However, Psychological First Aid can also assist other immigrant and refugee clients experiencing trauma.
The refugee-based nonprofit, Switchboard, hosted and archived a webinar on assisting refugees with Psychological First Aid. The recording can now be viewed anytime.
Psychological First Aid is not counseling or therapy, but rather an evidence-based model designed to help people cope in the aftermath of trauma. During the webinar, a psychiatrist and two social workers talked through the basic steps of serving clients in distress. The information gives special consideration to refugees from Afghanistan affected by the crisis in their county. However, Psychological First Aid can also assist other immigrant and refugee clients experiencing trauma.
Learn about Tools and Trainings for Beginners in Refugee Services
Switchboard and CORE are two nonprofit organizations that offer education for refugee providers across the U.S. A recent webinar from the organizations is geared toward newcomers in the field of refugee services.
The webinar provides a brief overview of the free learning resources available through Switchboard and CORE. If you are a RISE Member who hopes to continue working with refugees in the future, taking advantage of their resources can help you advance your skills.
Switchboard and CORE are two nonprofit organizations that offer education for refugee providers across the U.S. A recent webinar from the organizations is geared toward newcomers in the field of refugee services.
The webinar provides a brief overview of the free learning resources available through Switchboard and CORE. If you are a RISE Member who hopes to continue working with refugees in the future, taking advantage of their resources can help you advance your skills.
