examples of Larimer VOAD Committees formed as necessary
Executive Committee - Provides Larimer VOAD leadership and makes timely decisions as necessary.
Membership Committee - Responsible for maintaining membership records, directories and contact lists and assists with outreach efforts to potential new members of Larimer VOAD.
Education Committee - 1) Help facilitate better communication (both online and in printed materials) between the members and member organizations of Larimer VOAD. 2) Help facilitate public awareness regarding disaster preparedness and post-disaster resources. 3) Assist with outreach efforts to potential new members of Larimer VOAD.
Spiritual Care Committee - Foster emotional and spiritual care to people affected by disaster. The ways in which this is accomplished include: 1) Embracing the unique contribution of various mental health disciplines and faith-based groups. 2) Identifying specific issues of emotional and spiritual needs as a significant component of disaster response. 3) Educate VOAD members and non-affiliated partners about the emotional and spiritual needs in disasters. 4) Promoting best practices, standards and models to provide effective emotional and spiritual care.
Communications Committee - Responsible for all internal and external communications to Larimer VOAD membership and the public, and supports the capacity building of voluntary agencies to communicate during disasters through amateur radio and other means and the development of disaster communication plans.
Emergency Management and Mass Care Committee - Engage member agencies interested in the provision of shelter, feeding, bulk distribution of relief supplies and related services during disasters. Through joint planning and the 4 Cs, the committee seeks to speed the provision of critical services to those affected by disaster, reduce the duplication of efforts so that the greatest use can be made of limited resources during crisis, and establish a united voice for advocacy in working with our public institutions. This committee also works with Larimer County Emergency Management to develop the best Larimer VOAD response plan that is consistent with the adopted Larimer County emergency plan.
Donated Resources Committee - Focus on creating a comprehensive process that organizes the giving, receiving and distribution of both solicited and unsolicited (or undesignated) donated cash and goods (in-kind) so that the maximum benefit is derived for the disaster survivors or people in crisis.
Membership Committee - Responsible for maintaining membership records, directories and contact lists and assists with outreach efforts to potential new members of Larimer VOAD.
Education Committee - 1) Help facilitate better communication (both online and in printed materials) between the members and member organizations of Larimer VOAD. 2) Help facilitate public awareness regarding disaster preparedness and post-disaster resources. 3) Assist with outreach efforts to potential new members of Larimer VOAD.
Spiritual Care Committee - Foster emotional and spiritual care to people affected by disaster. The ways in which this is accomplished include: 1) Embracing the unique contribution of various mental health disciplines and faith-based groups. 2) Identifying specific issues of emotional and spiritual needs as a significant component of disaster response. 3) Educate VOAD members and non-affiliated partners about the emotional and spiritual needs in disasters. 4) Promoting best practices, standards and models to provide effective emotional and spiritual care.
Communications Committee - Responsible for all internal and external communications to Larimer VOAD membership and the public, and supports the capacity building of voluntary agencies to communicate during disasters through amateur radio and other means and the development of disaster communication plans.
Emergency Management and Mass Care Committee - Engage member agencies interested in the provision of shelter, feeding, bulk distribution of relief supplies and related services during disasters. Through joint planning and the 4 Cs, the committee seeks to speed the provision of critical services to those affected by disaster, reduce the duplication of efforts so that the greatest use can be made of limited resources during crisis, and establish a united voice for advocacy in working with our public institutions. This committee also works with Larimer County Emergency Management to develop the best Larimer VOAD response plan that is consistent with the adopted Larimer County emergency plan.
Donated Resources Committee - Focus on creating a comprehensive process that organizes the giving, receiving and distribution of both solicited and unsolicited (or undesignated) donated cash and goods (in-kind) so that the maximum benefit is derived for the disaster survivors or people in crisis.
