Resources
To be effective in managing volunteers in times of disaster, you may find the following plans, forms, checklists and links to other resources helpful.

Plans
Bay Area Volunteer Centers Mutual Aid Agreement for Disaster Response
Volunteer Center Emergency Response Plan
Ready to Respond Regional Plan (Volunteer Center model)
Getting Ready for Disaster Volunteers – A Guide for Community-Based Organizations

Forms and Checklists
Disaster Response Volunteer Intake Form
Disaster Response Volunteer Request Form
Disaster Volunteer Manager's "Go Kit" (checklist)

Tip Sheets
Addressing Liability Issues with Disaster Volunteers
How You Can Help in a Disaster
Get Ready Now!
Preparing Your Agency or Organization for Disaster Volunteers

Agencies and Organizations--Bay Area Links
Alameda County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
American Red Cross Bay Area (ARCBA)
Association of Bay Area Governments
Contra Costa County Office of Emergency Services
Marin County Office of Emergency Services
City and County of San Francisco — Office of Emergency Services and Homeland Security
San Francisco NERT (Neighborhood Emergency Response Team)
PrepareNow
San Mateo County Office of Emergency Services/ Homeland Security
United Way of the Bay Area
VOAD Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (National)

Agencies and Organizations--State and National Links
American Red Cross
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
California Service Corps
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Points of Light Foundation (www.pointsoflight.org)
The Salvation Army
VOAD Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster