IDAVOAD Facts and Information

IDAVOAD member organizations work together and serve through:

• Cooperation - a climate of cooperation at all levels to provide sharing of information

• Coordination - coordinates policy among member organizations and serves as the state liaison, advocate, and voice to the national VOAD

• Technical Assistance - provides training to members to increase awareness and preparedness for each organization

• Mitigation - supports the disaster response efforts of federal, state, and local agencies and government

• Outreach and Education - encourages the participation of agencies throughout the state, encourages the formation of county VOADs, gives guidance to state and regional volunteer organizations active in disaster response, and supports appropriate legislation

• Convening - conducts seminars, board meetings, conferences, and training programs.