{"id":11,"date":"2025-12-12T22:58:33","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T22:58:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emma-project.eu\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-03-06T21:39:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T21:39:58","slug":"emma-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/emma-project.eu\/index.php\/emma-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Results"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

EMMA is building a complete package\u2014training, tools, and guidelines\u2014to help small and medium-sized municipalities coordinate citizen volunteers safely and effectively during climate-related disasters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What EMMA will deliver<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

EMMA\u2019s planned results are structured around three concrete needs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. A shared operational method<\/strong> for municipalities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Practical training<\/strong> for municipal staff (and relevant local actors)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. A toolkit and guidelines<\/strong> that support real-world coordination and long-term adoption<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    Result 1 \u2014 EMMA Methodological Intervention Model<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    What it is:<\/strong> A practical, transferable framework that helps municipalities manage volunteers during climate emergencies\u2014designed with evidence and stakeholder input.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What it includes (planned):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Step-by-step volunteer coordination processes for municipal contexts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Templates and adaptable guidelines for different local realities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • A knowledge base built from 30 documented best practices<\/strong>, interviews, and volunteer focus groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      How it\u2019s built (planned activities):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Desk research and documentation of best practices (5 per partner; 30 total)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Interviews with civil servants, politicians, and VET trainers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Participatory focus groups with citizen volunteers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Planned deliverables:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Guidelines for developing the methodological model<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Documented methodological model<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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          Result 2 \u2014 EMMA MOOC (Training Programme)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          What it is:<\/strong> A multilingual MOOC designed to equip municipal employees with the skills needed to coordinate citizen volunteers during disaster relief operations\u2014built for small and medium-sized municipalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          What learners can expect (planned):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Practical learning aligned with real municipal challenges and roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Online access to ensure continuous learning and easy updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Skills-focused content to support more consistent approaches across municipalities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Long-term access:<\/strong> The online learning platform will remain accessible after the project, with periodic updates supported by partners.<\/p>\n\n\n

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            Result 3 \u2014 Digital Toolkit for Volunteer Coordination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            What it is:<\/strong> A practical toolkit that municipal staff can use to coordinate citizen volunteers more effectively\u2014supporting communication, task assignment, and resource organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Planned features and approach:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Designed to reduce chaos from uncoordinated volunteer mobilisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Supports fast, structured deployment and clearer communication flows<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Developed with an innovation focus (including advanced technology elements referenced in the project design)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Sustainability commitment:<\/strong> The toolkit will be maintained and enhanced beyond the funded period, supported by partners\u2019 follow-up plans and future funding pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n

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              Result 4 \u2014 Policy Recommendations and Adoption Guidelines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              What it is:<\/strong> Actionable guidance for policymakers and public authorities to integrate EMMA\u2019s model and tools into governance and civil protection frameworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              What it supports (planned):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • Institutional uptake in local and regional emergency protocols<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Mainstreaming and transferability across municipalities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Longer-term standardisation and alignment with broader civil protection strategies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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                Result 5 \u2014 EMMA Digital Platform and Community Space<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                What it is:<\/strong> A digital hub hosting the MOOC, toolkit, and training materials\u2014plus a space for municipalities to exchange practices and learn from each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Planned components:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                • Public project website and resources hub<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Best-practice exchange community space<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Data\/analytics to monitor engagement and improve content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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                  Expected impact (targets we will measure)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  EMMA defines measurable indicators to track progress and adoption, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  • \u226580%<\/strong> of trainees reporting improved skills (pre\/post self-assessment)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • MOOC integration into internal training plans of 100% partners\u2019 municipalities<\/strong>, and at least 50%<\/strong> of other participating municipalities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Toolkit dissemination to at least 30 municipalities<\/strong> through events and networks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Outreach reaching 10,500 people<\/strong> through events, newsletters, and the website<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Sustained use of tools by \u226580%<\/strong> of partners\u2019 municipalities at 12 and 24 months<\/strong> after project completion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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