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SW 2013 National Service Role in Disaster Response
SW 2013 National Service Role in Disaster Response
RECOVERY Short-term recovery returns vital life support systems to minimum operating standards. Long-term recovery returns area to normal or near-normal conditions
PREPAREDNESS Planning how to respond to a disaster and increasing resources available to respond effectively MITIGATION Activities that prevent, eliminate or reduce the effects of a disaster
American YouthWorks Charter High School & Training / Service Programs Texas Conservation Corps
Service Learning Academy Charter High School
Youth High School Crews Youth Summer Crews Conservation Field Crews Texas Parks and Wildlife Trails Crews Emergency Response Crews Internship / Single Placement AmeriCorps Positions
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Disaster Preparedness
Things to Consider ..
Who do you want to reach? How do you want to reach them? What resources do you need? What resources are available?
Volunteer Recruitment
Volunteer Match Idealist.org Recreation Centers Volunteer Fairs Neighborhood Associations Veterans
Program Evaluation
Follow-up Surveys Volunteer Retention Continued Trainings
Decision Points
What role do you want to play? Does it fit within your mission/ service delivery model? What resources do you need to meet this role? Are there community resources you can partner with, leverage?
Connections
Local COAD/VOAD State VOAD Local Office of Emergency Preparedness State Commission Local/Regional Volunteer Centers Other National Service Providers CNCS Disaster Services Unit
Questions?