Help United Way Activate Volunteers for Disasters
In the days, weeks, and months following a disaster, community members look for opportunities to help with recovery. With the support of PNC, our volunteer engagement underwriter, the Heart of Illinois United Way is pleased to provide our community with the "Activate for Disasters" initiative.
This effort provides a centralized volunteer resource for when a need for support arises. The program ensures volunteers are ready to serve by collecting information from individuals who want to be contacted in the event of a disaster, directing volunteers during the crisis, supporting recovery efforts, and reporting volunteer impact.
Benefits as a Volunteer:
New and existing users of volunteer.hoiunitedway.org can be a part of this new program by simply checking "contact me in the event of a disaster".
- Share your basic contact information ahead of time.
- Be informed on preparing and supporting the community during a disaster and when the skies are blue.
- Receive emails immediately when help is needed.
- Find the best opportunities for you to help.
Are you an individual interested in volunteering for Activate for Disasters?
New users: check the box "contact me in the event of a disaster" when you sign up for an account on volunteer.hoiunitedway.org.
Existing users: login to your account, click on your initials or profile photo, go to View Profile, and click the Track called "Join Activate for Disaster" and follow the prompts.
Are you a group or organization interested in joining Activate for Disasters?
Would your service club, faith-based organization, or company team like to register as a group to support our community's disaster or emergency relief efforts? Click here to register as a team and share information about skills and resources your group can provide.
For our nonprofit partners
There are also multiple benefits for our nonprofit partners including recruiting volunteers for your existing emergency and disaster preparedness work (when skies are blue), collaborating with a partner who can help direct spontaneous volunteers during an active event, and recruiting volunteers to assist in recovery, mitigation, and preparedness. For more information, please email Gina Edwards, VP Marketing and Community Engagement, at gina.edwards@local.unitedway.org.
