CA's Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster

California has two state level VOADs affiliated with National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD). The purpose of VOAD is to foster more effective service to people affected by disaster through cooperation, coordination, communication and collaboration.

Southern CA VOAD (SCVOAD)
Geographical area: Counties of Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura.

How to become a member of SCVOAD:
SCVOAD Guidelines

Northern CA VOAD (NorCal VOAD)
Northern CA VOAD’s area: All other counties

How to become a member of NorCal VOAD:
NorCal VOAD By-Laws
Application for Membership in NorCal VOAD (MS Word format)

CaliforniaVolunteers and VOAD
CaliforniaVolunteers works in partnership with California's two state VOAD organizations and county/regional VOADs to develop and implement statewide initiatives, programs, projects and activities to increase the capacity and enhance the capabilities of California's VOADs to prepare for and respond to disasters, emergencies, and acts of terrorism. CaliforniaVolunteers is also hosting this VOAD website. Please see the contact information here.