Volunteer Organizations
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Volunteers and Volunteer Organizations play an important role in all phases of emergency management throughout the Commonwealth. Volunteer Organizations are incorporated into the VEST through Virginia Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VA VOAD) and through Emergency Support Function ESF-17 (Volunteers and Donations Management).
In any emergency do not self-deploy to a disaster, you should always connect with an established non-profit organization to ensure appropriate safety measures and training are provided.
Request Information
If you are a volunteer or a member of a voluntary organization and would like more information, please contact VEST Coordinator - Human Services Branch Liaison.
Kimberly Ligon
VEST Coordinator - Human Services Branch Liaison
kimberly.ligon@vdem.virginia.gov