Spontaneous Volunteer Disaster Field Guide

The Spontaneous Volunteer Disaster Field Guide is now available. Many thanks to the group of volunteer managers who contributed content based on their personal experiences and lessons learned: Andi Cook (Just Serve), Jay Brenk, LaKesha Oludare, Mark Osborne, Monique Williams, Patrice St. Pe, Rachell Cook (Team Rubicon), Roman Aguilar (City of Houston), Sandra Moreno, Sonya Meyers (The Restoration Team, Katy Responds, and Gulf Coast Disaster Readiness), and Thomasina Burns (Houston Responds). Special Thanks to Brooke Campbell (United Way and G

  • Anyone who leads spontaneous disaster volunteers in any capacity is invited to use this resource.
  • Theย purposeย of the Field Guide is to provide best practices that help organizations of any kind harness the power of spontaneous volunteers while ensuring a seamless, rewarding experience for everyone involved.
  • This Field Guide was designed and created by a group of Houston-area volunteer managers in 2025 and is maintained by Texas Gulf Coast Regional VOAD.
  • It’s an easy read – only bulleted lists and videos that are less than 3 minutes long
  • The guide itself is a mobile app that can be accessed at any time, anywhere after it’s added to your home screen.
    NOTE: Theย Field Guideย will not be printed.
  • Scan the QR code to download and add it to the home screen of your smartphone or desktop.
  • Thenย shareย this resource with every volunteer manager, coordinator, and director you know!

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  • Link to theย Field Guide for Spontaneous Disaster Volunteer Manager