# Event Details - **Event Name**: Disaster Chaplain Certification & Religious Literacy Training - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 23 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am – Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: This three-day training prepares faith leaders or institutional chaplains to volunteer as disaster chaplains in mass-care settingsAbout this EventThis three-day training prepares faith leaders or institutional chaplains to volunteer as disaster chaplains in mass-care settings or to serve as disaster chaplains within their house of worship, religious community or professional institution. The modules demonstrate how diverse religious and cultural practice increases partner capabilities and builds whole community resilience. The course offers tools (tip sheets & a field guide set) and foundational skills to competently engage religious leaders and congregations in the field. Each registrant must be endorsed for this training and/or currently serve as a professional chaplain and/or credentialed religious leader.TRAINING COVERS:Religious Literacy & Competency in Crisis SettingsHow to work as members of an interdisciplinary team within the Incident Command SystemWhat to expect at disaster sitesHow to provide Spiritual First Aid and Psychological First AidHow to make appropriate assessments and referrals to Mental Health and other servicesHow to develop and maintain holistic self-care practicesTRAINING IS:Based on the National Disaster Interfaith Network (NDIN) Disaster Spiritual Care CurriculaCompliant with NIMS (National Incident Management System) and includes FEMA Incident Command System ICS 100c and FEMA IS 505 Religious and Cultural Literacy & Competency in Disaster trainings and certifications.Conforms to the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NYVOAD) Disaster Spiritual Care Points of Consensus and Disaster Spiritual Care Guideline.3 Days:Religious Literacy & Competency Training -- March 23, 2026; 9-5pmDisaster Chaplaincy Training -- March 24, 2026; 9-5pmDisaster Chaplaincy Training -- March 25, 2026; 9-5pmLocation: NYDIS, 4 West 43rd St, NY, NY, 10036Light breakfast provided. Bring your own lunch or buy lunch nearby.This course is free for NYC Clergy. All others $250. No refunds.Photo Release: When you attend a NYDIS event, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. Events are typically open to the press, unless clients are in attendance. By entering, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, webcasts, social media or other promotional outlets. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/disaster-chaplain-certification-and-religious-literacy-training/100001979080005572 - **Event Categories**: workshops, spiritual, exhibitions, health-wellness, virtual, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 250, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: New York Disaster Interfaith Services - **lat**: 40.7543416 - **long**: -73.98121229999998 - **full address**: New York Disaster Interfaith Services, 4 West 43rd Street, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Disaster Chaplain Certification & Religious Literacy Training - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/cfbdd98c52481435084ce06121a9b39aedd122158985dd50b874607f1e960d9b-rimg-w1200-h900-dc918c75-gmir.jpg?v=1766979500 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Disaster Chaplain Certification & Religious Literacy Training being held? - **A:** Disaster Chaplain Certification & Religious Literacy Training takes place on Mon, 23 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am to Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm at New York Disaster Interfaith Services, 4 West 43rd Street, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Disaster Chaplain Certification & Religious Literacy Training? - **A:** Disaster Chaplain Certification & Religious Literacy Training is organized by New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Disaster Chaplain Certification & Religious Literacy Training is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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