Participants will learn the role each of these organizations before, during and after a disaster and how they coordinate with government to maximize community disaster response. The workshop will present how other groups can join.

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2. MISSION
National Voluntary Organizations Active in
Disaster (VOAD) is a nonprofit,
nonpartisan, membership based
organization that serves as the forum
where organizations share knowledge
and resources throughout the disaster
cycle—preparation, response and
recovery —to help disaster survivors
and their communities.
(NOT OPERATIONAL but the MEMBERSHIP
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3. FUNCTIONS (4CS)
Coordination
Collaboration
Communication
Cooperation
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4. NATIONAL MEMBERS
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5. NATIONAL VOAD MEMBERS CONTINUED
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6. AND MORE . . .
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7. VIRGINIA VOAD MEMBERS
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8. VIRGINIA VOAD CONTINUED
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9. MORE VIRGINIA VOAD
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10. AND MORE . . .
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11. PARTNERS
National VOAD promotes whole
community collaborative relationships and
practices throughout the disaster
cycle. Recognizing that all sectors of
society must work together to foster more
resilient, self-reliant communities
nationwide, we facilitate partnerships with
government agencies, for-profit
corporations, foundations, educational and
research institutions, and other
governmental agencies.
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12. FIND OUT MORE . . .
Each Northern Virginia Volunteer Center is
a member of your NOVA VOAD.
www.VolunteerPrinceWilliam.org
www.ArlingtonVA.US/Volunteer
www.HandsOnConnectVolunteerAlexandria.
org
www.VolunteerFairfax.org
• Do you volunteer with a House of Worship
or other organization that is a VOAD
member? A Partner?
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13. JOIN THE MOVEMENT – LOCAL ACTION
Support your local VOAD:
Become a resource partner
Become a volunteer with a member or donation to agency
Be Prepared
Ensure your family, workplace, house or worship, school
and neighborhood has discussed possible hazards you
may be exposed to and how to be prepared for the next
emergency.
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14. THANK YOU!
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