“The lessons of September 11th made one thing clear: we must protect and prepare the volunteers who step forward when disaster strikes,” says Lisa Orloff, Founder of World Cares Center. As disasters become more frequent and complex, organizations need a shared approach that enables volunteers to respond safely, effectively, and together. To meet this need, a multidisciplinary advisory board created the three-tiered Cooperative Disaster Volunteer Credential, providing a common foundation for disaster response and resilience.





