This collection hosts the directory of volunteer organizations that provide disaster relief and recovery support. It includes the Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOADs), the Long Term Recovery Groups (LTRGs), the Volunteer Reception Centers (VRCs), and the specific faith-based and non-faith-based organizations that respond to disasters.
The directory in this collection pairs with the Volunteer Coordination Learning Resource. The Learning Resource explains how to manage volunteers safely and how to connect with the volunteer infrastructure. The directory provides the specific organizations and the contact information. Together they give the survivor the network of support needed for recovery.
This page is the evidence side of the Volunteer Coordination concept-proof pair. It connects with the Volunteer Coordination page. The directory below is organized by organization type and service provided.
Review the Volunteer Coordination page for the method of vetting and managing volunteers. Use the directory below to find the organizations that provide the specific services you need.
The sections below list the organizations by type, the services they provide, and the contact information.
The directory below lists the volunteer organizations by category. The contact information is current as of the date of publication. Verify the contact information with the organization before reaching out.
Volunteer Infrastructure Organizations:
Faith-Based Volunteer Groups:
Non-Faith-Based Volunteer Groups:
Use the directory below to contact the organizations that provide the services you need.
A sequence for identifying the organization type, contacting the organization, and accessing the services.
Your Action: Identify the specific service you need, such as food, shelter, medical care, debris removal, or case management.
Why It Matters: Different organizations provide different services. Knowing what you need helps you find the right organization.
Your Action: Select the organization type that matches your need. If you need immediate food or shelter, contact a faith-based or non-faith-based volunteer group. If you need long-term case management, contact an LTRG.
Why It Matters: The organization type determines the services and the eligibility criteria.
Your Action: Contact the organization directly. Explain your situation and ask about the services they provide and the eligibility criteria.
Why It Matters: Direct contact is the first step in accessing the support.
Your Action: Keep a record of the contact, the services provided, and the next steps. Store the record in your evidence file.
Why It Matters: Documentation helps track the support received and supports any future applications.
Your Action: Follow up with the organization to confirm the status of your request. If the organization cannot help, ask for a referral to another resource.
Why It Matters: Follow-up ensures the request is not lost and helps identify alternative resources.
Contact the state emergency management agency or the local emergency management office for the contact information of the VOAD in your area. The VOAD directory is also available on the National VOAD website. The state resource library provides the disaster relief and emergency management contact information.
A Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) coordinates spontaneous volunteers and provides a central point for volunteer registration and deployment. A Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) provides a single location for multiple services, including food, shelter, medical, and legal assistance. The VRC manages the volunteers. The MARC serves the survivors.
Glossary Term: VOAD
Definition: Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters. A coalition of volunteer organizations that coordinate their efforts during disaster response and recovery.
In Practice: The VOAD directory lists the organizations that provide disaster relief and recovery services in a specific region. The VOAD coordinates the efforts of multiple organizations to avoid duplication.
Why It Matters: The VOAD directory is the primary source for finding vetted volunteer organizations.
Glossary Term: LTRG
Definition: Long Term Recovery Group. A coalition of organizations that coordinate long-term recovery efforts, including case management and rebuilding.
In Practice: LTRGs are formed after the initial response phase to address the long-term needs of survivors. They often provide case management, construction management, and volunteer coordination.
Why It Matters: LTRGs provide sustained support throughout the recovery process, long after the initial volunteer surge has ended.
Case Origin: Why This Collection Exists
This collection carries the volunteer organization directory assembled during the 2026 reorganization of WindRainFlood.Com. The directory was produced by compiling the contact information and service descriptions of the organizations that respond to disasters.
The legacy week-based pages on WindRainFlood.Com scattered the volunteer organization lists across Week 1. Survivors reading those pages often could not find the specific organization for their need. The reorganization collected the lists into a single directory.
This collection is the proof side of the Volunteer Coordination concept-proof pair. The Volunteer Coordination page carries the method. This collection carries the directory.
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