Opportunities to help in times of emergency or disaster in Austin and its surrounding areas
Texas Search and Rescue
About TEXSAR “TEXSAR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit first responder organization headquartered in Austin, Texas. TEXSAR serves all citizens of the State of Texas and deploys at the request of law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency management agencies. TEXSAR provides specialized services such as ground search and rescue; flood and swiftwater rescue; K9 search, rescue, and recovery;…
American Red Cross Central Texas
About the Red Cross “The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.” https://www.redcross.org/about-us/who-we-are/mission-and-values.html Volunteer Opportunities Emergency Services: Service to the Armed Forces Caseworker/Administrator on Call (AOC) Disaster Action Team Member Client Caseworker Mass Care Volunteer Emergency Response Vehicle…
The Salvation Army Austin
About The Salvation Army “The Salvation Army’s USA National brand promise is ‘Doing the Most Good’. We are best known for the Red Kettles and Angel Tree programs at Christmas, Family Stores and Family Store Donations and Pick-Up Scheduling information, and perhaps our work during times of disaster. However, what many people do not realize is that the very motivation for ‘Doing the Most…
Team Rubicon
About Team Rubicon “Team Rubicon serves communities by mobilizing veterans to continue their service, leveraging their skills and experience to help people prepare, respond, and recover from disasters and humanitarian crises.” https://teamrubiconusa.org/mission/ Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer to deploy to help domestically and internationally in times of disaster or crisis. Volunteer Requirements Submit a volunteer application, and…
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