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National VOAD and the
VOAD Movement
Navigating the Wave of Change
Florida Emergency Preparedness Association
Daniel Stoecker
Executive Director, National VOAD
January 31, 2013
National VOAD Today
Public Service Announcements
New National Collaborations
Support from the President of the United States
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UC8nMDQa9Q&feature=youtu.be
http://www.whitehouse.gov/
Support from the National Ad Council
http://www.multivu.com/mnr/59002-ad-council-hurricane-sandy-anddisaster-relief-coalition
http://sandy.adcouncil.org/
Our History
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (National VOAD):
Founded over 40 years ago in response to the challenges many disaster organizations
experienced following Hurricane Camille, a category 5 storm that hit the Gulf Coast in
1969.
As an outcome, National VOAD was formed with a Mission to be the forum where
organizations share knowledge and resources throughout the disaster cycle—
preparation, response and recovery—to help disaster survivors and their communities.
Our History
Core Principles
The National VOAD collaborative practices the “4C’s” as guiding principles for how we
operate and resolve conflict:
Cooperation | Communication | Coordination | Collaboration
National VOAD recognizes that these 4 C’s are progressives and based on
building and maintaining trusting, mutually capable relationships.
Our History
Values
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Our commitment to caring and compassion for all people is the foundation for all we do.
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A coordinated, inclusive approach provides the basis for a nurturing environment in
which disaster response agencies will flourish.
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The quest for excellence in National VOAD programs by encouraging best practices
and mutual accountability results in operational synergy.
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Our work will be accomplished in a respectful, non-judgmental and non-discriminatory
manner.
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Trust, mutual respect and equal partnerships of community service providers are
essential elements of our work.
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Providing hope – making a difference – offering opportunities for true collaboration –
are the lifeblood and soul of the organization.
Our History
During the 1980’s many
local affiliates of
National VOAD
members began forming
Local, Regional and
State VOAD coalitions
National VOAD
was founded
1969
1970’s
By the end of the
1970’s, many other
organizations
joined the National
VOAD Movement
1980’s
1990’s
By the mid-1990’s,
VOAD became a
true national
movement
National VOAD Today
108 Members (January 2013)
53 National Organization Members
(Faith-based, Community-based and other Non-Governmental Organizations)
Membership Requirements:
in scope and purpose
• National
Includes a Voluntary constituency component (promotes civic engagement)
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Nonprofit structure, tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of IRS Code
Active in Disaster cycle with documented response program
Collaborative working relationship with other members
Commitment of resources; build capacity of State/Territory VOADs
55 State and Territorial VOAD Members
Representing Local/Regional VOAD's/COAD’s & hundreds of additional local member
organizations throughout the country.
Disaster Coordination
Flow Chart
53 National Orgs
Local
VOADs
Local
COADs
State Orgs
HQ
Event
55 State/Territory
VOADs
Key
-----------------Coordinating
Responding
National VOAD Today
Committees:
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Advocacy
Communications
Community Preparedness
Disaster Case Management
Donations Management
Emotional & Spiritual Care
Housing
International
Long Term Recovery Groups
Mass Care
United States Islands & Alaska
Volunteer Management
Task Forces:
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Drought
Training
State Advisory Council
Documents from the Committee's:
Points of Consensus:
Case Management
• Disaster
• Disaster Spiritual Care
Management
• Donations
Care
• Mass
& Repair
• Rebuild
• Volunteer Management
Other Documents:
Agency Feeding Template
• Multi
Our Way
• Light
Recovery Guide
• Long-Term
Spontaneous Volunteer
• Managing
• National Mass Care Strategy
National VOAD Today
Partnerships
National VOAD is dedicated to whole community engagement and recognize that all
sectors of society must work together to foster more resilient communities nationwide.
We welcome substantive partnerships with emergency management and public health
agencies, as well as with for-profit corporations, foundations, educational and research
institutions, associations and other nongovernmental organizations. A sample selection of
current partners:
UPS Foundation Good 360
Toolbank USA
Facebook
Vision Link
Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC), US Chamber of Commerce Foundation
American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN)
Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)
Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Inc. (FLASH)
IAEM | International Association of Emergency Managers
A National VOAD Partnership
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National Mass Care Council Co-Chair (with ARC)
Representation at the National Response Coordination Center
(NRCC)
Signatory to the National Response Framework
Active partner in the development of the National Disaster
Recovery Framework
4C response and recovery efforts
National VOAD Movement
Waves of Change
• New American demographics
• Climate change
• Acceleration of technological changes
• Realignment of national and global economy
• Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD8) – Interagency & whole community
• Emerging spirit of civic engagement while others are looking for new ways to
find personal empowerment and a sense of community
National VOAD Services
New Developments
More Support Services, Tools & Technical Assistance
State VOAD capacity building - “VOAD LEAD” program
COOP
How to build a broader statewide coalition
Whole Community Mass Care Planning
Preparedness Champion
Engaging new Government and Private Sector partners to provide technical
assistance and whole community collaborative opportunities
4C Platform – Technology Tools
National VOAD Conference – more focus on training, partner resources &
collaborative opportunities
National VOAD Partnerships
New Developments
Federal Government System
Department of Defense - National Guard Bureau, US NORTHCOM,
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
HHS Assistant Secretary for Preparedness & Response (ASPR)
Center for Disease Control & prevention (CDC)
US Immigration & Customs Enforcement (USICE)
Department of Agriculture
Housing & Urban Development
Other Governmental Relationships
National Association of Counties
National Governor’s Association
National VOAD Movement
The Possibilities?
The ability for a community to be more resilient, mitigating the impact of a
disaster both before and after, will determine the healthy viability of and options
for achieving a desired future.
A VOAD is unit of transformation for the collaborative structuring of communities
we aspire to deliver Hope in time of need and inspire Confidence that we can
overcome challenges and become stronger by working together.
The vitality and connectedness of our communities will determine the strength of
our democracy.
The VOAD Movement is both advocating for rallying traditional American values
and building a new American democratic institution for resolving conflict (disaster)
and strengthening our reslient, aspirational nature as Americans.