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How to be a Disaster Volunteer
Anyone with a Hands On volunteer account can browse and sign up for volunteer opportunities related to disaster preparation and relief. However, to be notified when Hands On needs volunteers during a disaster response, make sure your account is designated as a disaster volunteer account. It is also important to keep the skills section of your profile up-to-date so we can reach out when we need skilled support.
Follow the instructions below to signal your interest in disaster volunteerism and how to update your skills. Want to get even more involved? Learn how to become a Disaster Volunteer Leader.
Instructions for Updating Your Account
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Log in to your account.
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Hover over the "Manage My Account" menu item in the top right, then hover over "Overview," then click "Personal Information."
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Under Demographic and Volunteer Options select "yes" where it says "Please check if you want to help in a disaster" and click save.
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Be sure you whitelist handson@unitedwaygn.org.org so you can receive email alerts when disaster volunteers are needed!
Instructions for Updating Your Skills
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Log in to your account.
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Hover over the "Manage My Account" menu item in the top right, hover over "Overview," then click "Record Volunteer Skills."
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Under Accepts Invitations select "yes" to indicate you are open to receiving emails when skills match your profile.
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Select the skills that apply to you, and upate appropriate training or certifaction documents if required. Click Update.
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Be sure you whitelist handson@unitedwaygn.org.org so you can receive email alerts when disaster volunteers are needed!
