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Virtual Volunteer Centers

Virtual Volunteer Centers. Presenter: Janet Pace Volunteer Louisiana . Brought to you by KPMG Foundation. Volunteers will come in a disaster: Are you ready for them?. What is a virtual volunteer center?. A virtual volunteer center is a web-based platform that allows:

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Virtual Volunteer Centers

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  1. Virtual Volunteer Centers Presenter: Janet Pace Volunteer Louisiana Brought to you by KPMG Foundation

  2. Volunteers will come in a disaster:Are you ready for them?

  3. What is a virtual volunteer center? A virtual volunteer center is a web-based platform that allows: • Volunteers to register, provide contact information and list availability, skills and certifications • Communicates a consistent message to those interested in volunteering or keeping abreast of the current events • Allows organizations to post opportunities and to accept or decline volunteers • Allows volunteers to search for and sign up for opportunities 24/7

  4. Who will manage the virtual VC? • Should be someone with: • time • staff • overarching role • Can be stood up • locally • regionally • statewide

  5. Steps to creating a virtual VC • Plan and post a banner on the website • Write the first message • Create a call center • Identify opportunities • Use social media

  6. Public messaging • Public messaging aims to limit the flow of spontaneous volunteers and unsolicited donations to a manageable level • Stakeholders working together should have one consistent message • The message and messenger should be established before the disaster • A distribution list should be maintained so that all stakeholders receive the same messaging

  7. Helping in Times of Disaster Cash - Financial gifts get help to people fast. Find a reputable organization at www.nvoad.org Askbefore collecting items that may not be needed. Respondby volunteering with a local relief agency. Everyonecan help. Go to a local volunteer center. Find your nearest HandsOn Action Center at www.handsonnetwork.org

  8. After the event • Final messaging stating event has passed. Thank them for their willingness to serve. • Six months after: update on the status of the region, any long-term recovery needs, final email, connect to a local HandsOn affiliate or voluntary organization • Page on the website for “peacetime” information about responding in disaster

  9. Questions/Follow Up: Janet Pace Volunteer Louisiana 225.342.3125 jpace@crt.la.gov

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