Volunteer In Times of Disaster

While properly allocated volunteers can aid in a disaster response, disorganized help often creates a disaster within a disaster. Volunteer with the Dubuque COAD through the Volunteer Reception Center (VRC). The VRC serves as a point of mobilization, registration and referral for spontaneous, unaffiliated volunteers who emerge in response to a disaster. Using a VRC focuses on making the best possible use of volunteers, serving as a buffer between first responders and well-intentioned volunteers, and connecting volunteers to critical community needs.

To sign up to volunteer, go to the Get Connected Volunteer Portal.

During sign up please remember to choose Disaster Response as one of your causes and follow the Volunteer Reception Center.