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Volunteer and Donate. After a disaster, people come together to help. To make the most of your contributions, it’s important to follow guidelines for donating and volunteering responsibly. The below tried and true best practices will give you a starting point.
Volunteers contribute to their communities in various ways, dedicating their time, skills and resources to numerous causes and organizations. They are also key partners to response and recovery efforts after a disaster.
Money is the best way to help disaster survivors. Cash donations allow the voluntary agency to quickly address urgent needs.If you want to volunteer, you can find trusted organizations that are operating in affected areas by visiting National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters.
Become volunteer responders for your community. Learn what to do to stay safe during a disaster and assist someone until help arrives. Discover how to prepare for, protect against and respond to disasters. Choose a tile to explore our disaster preparedness resources below:
The CERT program offers volunteers training they can rely on during disasters. Access your CERT dashboard and complete the CERT Survey here.
Here are some ideas to get you started: Learn first aid, join a Community Emergency Response Team in your community, donate to a reputable organization of your choice, and volunteer to respond to disasters and help your fellow Americans. Visit NVOAD.org to learn more.
Team Rubicon volunteers in Florida, North and South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee are serving communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Take a step towards federal employment, learn transferable skills, and make a difference when it matters most. AmeriCorps NCCC and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) partnered to create FEMA Corps so people like you can help communities prepare for and respond to disasters.
Join the Movement! National VOAD members are responding to disasters across the country. Here you will find all the information that you need to volunteer and donate to help the #VOADMovement. Volunteer Donate.
FEMA is proud to recognize the more than 40 years of collaboration between FEMA and its voluntary and faith-based organizations. Contact us to get connected to your FEMA regional and headquarters Voluntary Agency Liaisons and Donations Specialists.