Hope Force 101
Building a Heart to Serve
Start your journey in disaster relief
in just 60 minutes.
- Free
- Online
- Watch at your convenience
Do you feel called to help when disaster strikes, but don’t know where to start? This one-hour overview is a great way to begin your journey to truly impact the lives of disaster survivors.
Join thousands of everyday people who are discovering how to serve with skill and compassion in disasters. Your first step starts here.
When disaster strikes, your heart wants to help…
Every time a hurricane, tornado, or wildfire makes the news, something in you longs to respond. But then the questions start:
- I don’t know how to help — what could I possibly do?
- Which organizations can I trust?
- Does my donation impact survivors?
HOPE FORCE 101 SHOWS YOU EXACTLY WHERE TO START
- This 1-hour session stands alone as a meaningful introduction to disaster relief. If you feel called to become a certified Hope Force Reservist, you'll need to take the entire training course.
What you’ll walk away with:
Hope Force 101 is a one-hour, online overview is designed to give you a clear picture of disaster response and how to serve survivors well.
Through five short video modules, you’ll discover how someone like you can step into meaningful disaster response with compassion, humility, and hope.
→ Inside the Training
Module 1: About Hope Force
Learn the mission, story, and global impact of Hope Force International and why this approach to disaster response is unique.
Module 2: Identity Matters
Discover why understanding your identity and calling is essential before stepping into a disaster zone.
Module 3: Foundations of Emotional and Spiritual Care
Explore the core principles of caring for survivors in moments of crisis through presence, compassion, and hope.
Module 4: Inside a Deployment
Get a behind-the-scenes look at a Hope Force deployment and how our trained, volunteer Reservists serve communities in crisis.
Module 5: Hope Without Borders
See how Hope Force serves around the world and what our approach is to taking this mission across borders and cultures.
In just one hour, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the practical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of disaster response. And most importantly, you’ll learn how your own heart to serve can be put into life-changing action.
What makes Hope Force different?
At Hope Force, we strive to provide effective, practical help, but we know survivors need something else just as critical: a calming, hopeful presence during one of the hardest times in their life.
When we respond to disaster, we focus on:
- Helping save homes and stabilize communities
- Offering emotional and spiritual care in moments of deep crisis
- Showing up with compassion, presence, and humility
- Supporting long-term recovery, not just short-term response
Hope Force 101 will explain this heart-centered approach, and will invite you to consider how to be part of it.
Imagine knowing how to help the next time disaster strikes…
Instead of feeling helpless, you feel informed. Instead of standing on the sidelines, you have a clear path to step in.
For some, Hope Force 101 is simply a powerful introduction to learning how to help.
For others, it becomes the first step toward advanced disaster response training and joining a community of trained Reservists ready to serve when it matters most.
You don’t have to decide that today, but you can take a powerful first step in your journey.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need prior experience to take Hope Force 101?
Nope! This training is designed for beginners and those exploring disaster response for the first time.
How long is Hope Force 101?
Just 60 minutes — a focused, meaningful introduction to disaster relief work.
What happens after I register for the training?
You’ll receive access details to watch the training and learn more about next steps if you feel called to continue.
Is this all the training I need to deploy to a disaster with Hope Force?
No, this is the first step in becoming a disaster responder. You will need to complete additional in-depth training before becoming a trained Reservist.
Is this only for church members?
No. Anyone aligned with the mission and heart of Hope Force is welcome.
Is this really free?
Yep! This is a free online training created as an introduction to disaster response. For those who want to continue their training and become a Hope Force Reservist, this course is the first step.
