Opportunity:

Weather Disaster Response Volunteers

Description

Do you want to make a meaningful difference when disasters impact our communities? We are seeking dedicated volunteers to be on standby to support Emergency Management Agency (EMA) professionals after weather related emergencies and disasters.


No prior emergency management experience is required. Training opportunities may be provided based on volunteer assignments. 


By joining our Disaster Response Support Team, you will play an important role in helping emergency management professionals coordinate critical services and support residents affected by disasters.

Current Opportunity Status

Ongoing
Opportunity Type
Individual and Team
Date
Starting:Monday, Jun 22, 2026
Class
General
Sub-Class
*None
Minimum age required
12
Volunteer Should Provide
Volunteers should wear long pants, no open toed shoes, and have gloves.
Number of Volunteers Requested
1 - 500
Pending Approval/Automatically Assigned
48
Do Volunteer Hours Need Reported:
Report To CourtReport To School
Locations
Jasper CountyLake CountyLaPorte CountyNewton CountyPorter CountyStarke County
Populations Served
AdultsChildrenMinoritiesSeniorsTeensVeterans
Interests
Food SecurityHealthy CommunitiesHomelessness PreventionResilient CommunitiesSocial ServicesSupporting SeniorsSupporting YouthVeteran Services