Volunteer Opportunity: Disaster Action Team

Volunteer on a Disaster Action Team

Be the neighbor who shows up when it matters most—respond to disasters in your community.

Join us to answer the call when your neighbors need help

Many disaster action team volunteers share these life experiences and skills:

Team-oriented
Availability for at least one 4-6 hour shift per week
Bilingual a plus, but not required
Comfortable with ambiguity
Empathetic and compassionate
Disaster response experience is a plus, but not required
Can remain calm and patient during stressful situations

Disaster Action Team volunteers help local families cope with emergencies.

When disaster strikes—whether it’s a home fire, flood or storm—your neighbors need you.

You’ll be there to provide comfort, shelter and support to those experiencing disasters in your community.

Note: the volunteer positions available to you will vary depending on your location and the needs of your local community.

It is humbling to wrap a blanket around someone who has just lost their home to a fire. In that moment YOU are safety and comfort and hope. You provide the first step to their becoming whole again by making sure they have somewhere to go and food to eat. The inconvenience of getting out of bed or changing your plans to respond quickly fades when you realize that your assistance means this family will not be homeless tonight.

– Disaster Action Team Member