Disaster Relief Volunteers Needed
Acadiana Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (AVOAD) is comprised of several disaster relief organizations, including United Way of Acadiana, The Red Cross, Second Harvest Food Bank, Catholic Charities of Acadiana, Acadiana Medical Reserve Corps, and many others throughout the parishes of Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion. For more information, visit our website.
As Hurricane Season approaches on June 1st, AVOAD is proactively seeking volunteers to join our efforts.
We are looking for volunteers with any of the following skills:
- Medical background
- Roof tarping experience
- Chainsaw operation
- First aid and CPR certification
- Disaster response training
- Shelter management
- Food distribution
- Mental health support
- Logistics and supply chain management
- Heavy equipment operation
- Language Translation
- Administrative support
Your assistance is crucial in preparing for and responding to disasters in our community. Join us in making a difference.
Mission
National VOAD, an association of organizations that mitigate and alleviate the impact of disasters, provides a forum promoting cooperation, communication, coordination and collaboration; and fosters more effective delivery of services to communities affected by disaster.
Vision
National VOAD will be the recognized non-governmental leader of the disaster preparedness, response, and recovery sector. National VOAD members and partners represent a powerful force of goodwill in America. Through the VOAD network, WE provide the leadership that makes our communities stronger and more resilient. In times of need, WE deliver hope for a more positive future.
