*For agencies, not volunteer opportunity for individuals*
VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) brings together local agencies, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and community groups to coordinate disaster resiliency, response, and recovery efforts. By joining VOAD, your organization becomes part of a unified network committed to meeting community needs quickly and effectively when disasters occur.
Why Partner with VOAD?
- Coordinated Response: Work alongside other agencies to avoid duplication of efforts and ensure resources reach those who need them most.
- Collaboration & Support: Access shared information, best practices, and communication channels that strengthen your organization’s disaster response capacity.
- Volunteer Support: VOAD helps connect you with volunteers—“boots on the ground”—who are ready to assist during disaster events.
- Training & Preparedness: Partners receive training opportunities and guidance to build skills and readiness within their own teams.
Who Should Join?
Nonprofits, faith-based organizations, civic groups, government partners, and any agency that provides services related to disaster relief, community support, or emergency preparedness.
If your organization is looking to make a greater collective impact during times of crisis, partnering with VOAD is a powerful way to strengthen resilience in our community. Let’s work together to ensure we’re ready—before, during, and after disaster strikes.
