Emergency management professionals often see volunteers as a burden and not an asset. By gaining buy-in from the emergency management community, a place for volunteers in disaster preparedness and response can be developed that will benefit the community. The Points of Light Foundation submitted this effective practice in October 2006.
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The Resource Center is your one-stop shop for online tools and training
resources to strengthen your volunteer or service program. Sponsored by the
Corporation for National and Community Service and administered by ETR
Associates, The Resource Center is the central point for:
- Sharing training and technical assistance information among the
Corporation's National Service programs
- Sharing information with potential grantees to help them apply for
Corporation resources
- Providing technical assistance to any organization using volunteers
to strengthen local communities
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