Arkansas VOAD

ARVOAD is a humanitarian association of independent voluntary organizations who may be active in all phases of disaster.  Its mission is to foster efficient, streamlined service delivery to people affected by disaster, while eliminating unnecessary duplication of effort, through cooperation in the four phases of disaster: preparation, response, recovery, and mitigation.

ARVOAD is not a competing or exclusionary organization. ARVOAD is intended to be a network for organizations active in disaster.  Each ARVOAD member organization will maintain its own identity and independence while closely collaborating with other ARVOAD member organizations, interfaiths, and local, state, or federal authorities.

ARVOAD is not a fundraising organization.  Any funds received will be used to meet the administrative expenses of the organization.  In the event of the dissolution of ARVOAD, any remaining funds shall be disbursed to NVOAD Headquarters.

ARVOAD accomplishes its mission by adhering to the following principles:

 ¨       Cooperation:  Foster cooperation among ARVOAD member organizations at all levels and in all phases of disaster

 ¨       Coordination:  Coordinate the development of ARVOAD policies and procedures, and, the implementation of services among ARVOAD member organizations. ARVOAD may also provide links to national and international disaster relief organizations. ARVOAD serves as advocate and liaison between member agencies and the State of Arkansas.

 ¨       Communication:  Exchange and disseminate information among ARVOAD member organizations and the public, as well as local, state and federal agencies, in conjunction with the individual ARVOAD members.

 ¨       Collaboration: We dedicate ourselves to work together to achieve specific goals and to undertake specific projects at disaster sites.  We form partnerships during the disaster response.