From its inception, The Salvation Army has relied heavily on volunteers who support its programs. Often referred to as “the army behind The Army," volunteers play a crucial role in response efforts during a disaster by positively impacting the lives of those involved. In times of community crisis, people frequently want to “give back” and look for ways to share their time and talents with others. Being a part of The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Relief work is an opportunity to provide basic human needs to disaster survivors and first responders in the aftermath of devastating events.
There are two ways participate as a volunteer in The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services:
Want to volunteer but you’re not trained or credentialed? We recognize that many individuals have a desire to help others after a disaster. Becoming a day volunteer is a great way to give back by serving locally for a few hours or a couple of days. Opportunities will be posted here.
The Salvation Army relies on trained and credentialed disaster workers to provide much needed services to those impacted by an emergency or disaster. These individuals are assigned to their local Salvation Army Unit and may be contacted to serve locally and/or across the country. PLEASE NOTE: It takes several weeks to become a credentialed volunteer so if you are primarily interested in volunteering for an active disaster, consider being a DAY VOLUNTEER.
