The Midland Empire Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding a disaster training for new volunteers.

The agency will host the one day training Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its location on 401 N. 12th St. in Downtown St. Joseph.

The course will focus on Disaster services and Shelter Fundamentals.

The course is needed for Red Cross Volunteers who want to assist in a local or national response when needed.

All disaster training courses are free.  For more information on how to become a Red Cross volunteer contact Teresa Cobb at (816) 232-8439 or by email at [email protected].  Registrations are due by Friday, Dec. 5.