In response to recent and ongoing disaster events, local emergency management officials are getting organized and assessing needs.  To be ready, we urge interested volunteers to click below to pre-register and indicate interest in volunteering or learn about current openings for volunteers. 

Please keep in mind that not all needs have been identified, but postings for volunteers will be added as they are received and will be visible until those particular positions have been filled.

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When disaster strikes, unaffiliated/spontaneous volunteers who want to help will often travel from all over the country to assist their neighbors, friends, and even complete strangers. Yet without a plan, these much-needed volunteers can cause complications with rescue response efforts. Volunteer Iowa is a member of the Iowa Disaster Human Resource Council (IDHRC) and can provide resources to help emergency managers develop a plan, train community members to mobilize, and manage these volunteers to meet needs and ensure safety.

To find current disaster opportunities go to Volunteers | Iowa.gov or search the Get Connected Database with the search term disaster.

NW Iowa Flood Volunteer Opportunities: Opportunities | Volunteer Iowa (galaxydigital.com)

Volunteer Iowa hosts an online database of individuals willing to volunteer during times of disaster. When requested through Emergency Managers, Volunteer Iowa has the ability to deploy AmeriCorps members to provide disaster response assistance.  Volunteer Iowa helps provide training and support on spontaneous volunteer management to local communities, so they have an adequate plan and ability to maximize utilization of volunteers during and after a disaster.  To find out more contact us at info@volunteeriowa.org or 515.348.6226.