About Volunteer Reception Centers
In partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Health & the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency, the Volunteer Center of Rhode Island manages spontaneous volunteers through the opening of a VRC.
| A Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) is... |
| Opened in response to a local or statewide disaster - A disaster may be related to weather, a public health crisis or terrorism. A central place for volunteers to gather. A centeral place for disaster relief agencies to post their volunteer needs. An organized process for matching volunteers with assignments. Located a safe distance from affected areas. Open at varying times depending on need. |  |
A Spontaneous Volunteer is...
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| A person who wants to help after a disaster or crisis. An individual who is not affiliated with a disaster relief agency or trained to respond to a disaster. A potentially skilled & valuable contributor to RI's recovery effort.
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Examples of Spontaneous Volunteers include... |
- Construction workers
 - Food service workers
- Councelors
- Truck drivers
- Laborers
- Translators
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Volunteer Reception Center Management Volunteers...
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| - Are able to work in a crisis situation.
- Can work as part of a team
- may have a background in customer service, counseling or facilities management, etc.
- Serve in various roles such as greeters, runners, interviewers, phone bank operators, safety trainers, etc.
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Get Invovled! Get Prepared! - Attend a VRC training in your area.
- Sponsor a training for your group.
- Learn what YOU CAN do for your community.
Contact VCRI at 401.421.6547 or E-mail Disaster@vcri.org
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