volunteer

1. 1. Must be 18 years of age or older.
   2. Submit Online Application – http://bit.ly/crmvolapp
   3. Pay $50 Application & Foundations Course Fee.
   4. Upload or forward a copy of your driver’s license or government issued identification.
   5. Pass Background Check.
   6. Submit the following prior to Foundations Training Course: written Testimony of your faith in Jesus Christ, Pastoral/Church Letter of Recommendation and written Recommendation from your local CRM Chapter Director.
   7. Chaplain Certification requires applicant to provide copy of Certificate of Ordination, Ministerial License, or certificate from a recognized Christian Chaplaincy Organization.
   8. Attend and Complete the next CRM Foundations Course Training.
   9. Begin taking and complete the following free Online Certification Courses: Psychological First Aid (PFA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) NIMS and Office of Victims of Crime (OVC TTAC) training. Your CRM Chapter Director will provide guidance and instructions that will assist you in taking the required training. See below for a listing of the available courses.
   10. Order your required CRM Uniform.
   11. Attend and participate in your monthly CRM Chapter meetings and other CRM sponsored events and training.
   12. Be Prayed Up and Mission Ready and begin Bringing Christ to the Crisis.

Download PDF copy of Application Process

Crisis Responders – Basic
Training: CRM’s 8-hour Basic training module.

Crisis Responders – Advanced
Training: CRM’s 8-hour Advanced training module.

Chaplains – Advanced
Training: CRM’s 8-hour Advanced Chaplains training module.

Additional Requirements: Chaplains must submit a copy of certificate of ordination, ministerial license, or certificate from a recognized Christian chaplaincy organization.

CRM Advanced Crisis Responders and Chaplains
About: CRM Advanced Crisis Responders and CRM Chaplains will receive notation on their identification badge that reflects they have met the requirements to be deployed at state-level event. It is possible that a state-level deployment could occur in our local communities during a major disaster and only CRM Chaplains and Advanced Crisis Responders will be able to deploy.

Additional Advanced Training Opportunities:

• CRM's 16-hour Advanced training module
• Psychological First Aid https://www.nctsn.org/treatments-and-practices/psychological-first-aid-and-skills-for-psychological-recovery/about-pfa
• FEMA’s NIMS ICS-100 course https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c
• FEMA’s NIMS ICS-700 course https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b

Additional Requirements:

• Certifications of non-CRM coursework must be submitted to CRM prior to certification as a CRM Chaplain or Crisis Responder.
• CRM Chaplains must submit a copy of certificate of ordination, ministerial license, or certificate from a recognized Christian chaplaincy organization.

CRM Crime Victim Services Unit (CVSU) 
Training:

• CRM’s 16-hour Advanced CVS training module
• Speak to your Chapter Director about crime victim related courses required by the Executive Director from Texas Victim’s Assistance Training and the Office of Victim of Crime (OVC) Training and Technical Assistance Center Training (online)

Online Training Sites and Courses (Download PDF)

Credentials Renewal / Moving Forward

• Stay up to date with annual membership renewal fees, specified below.
• Regularly attend your Chapter meetings.
• Faithfully participate in Chapter activities, callouts, answering CRM Crisis Line.
• Keep your uniform and deployment kit in good condition and at the ready.
• Stay “Prayed Up and Mission Ready.”

Paying Annual Credentials Renewal Fee

To renew online, follow the steps below:

1. Go to the CRM website – www.crmtx.org or http://bit.ly/crmgive
2. Select the “GIVE” button at the top right of the CRM Home page
3. Enter the renewal fee amount of $50.00
4. In the drop-down select "Credential Fees"
5. Under "Frequency" select "One time"
6. Enter your "Email" address
7. Enter your "First Name" and "Last Name"
8. Select "Continue"
9. Select your "Payment Method"
10. Select "Give $50 Now"
11. Complete your transaction
12. You will receive a payment confirmation and receipt from "Churchcenter.com"

If you wish to renew by check or money order:

1. 1. 1. Make your check or money order payable to “Crisis Response Ministry”
      2. On the memo line, include the “Name” of the person(s) and the word “Renewal”  Example: “JIM MCKEE RENEWAL”
      3. Mail to:

   Crisis Response Ministry
   PO Box 131597
   Tyler, TX 75713

Do not hesitate to contact your Chapter Director if you have any questions.