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United Way of Palm Beach County is actively involved in supporting the county’s disaster-related volunteer needs, providing resources to help the nonprofit community prepare for and recover from disasters, and working closely with officials to develop a more effective disaster management plan. That responsibility includes calling into action United Way’s trained and spontaneous volunteers and opening a Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) to mobilize volunteers.
The VRC opens within 72 hours following a disaster and serves as the central location for coordination of volunteers assisting in the relief efforts when requested by the County. United Way registers and deploys volunteers where they are needed throughout the county.
For more information about a presentation to your group about disaster volunteer opportunities, please contact DisasterRelief@unitedwaypbc.org
View the latest Nonprofit Disaster Preparedness Workshop by Palm Beach County’s Long Term Recovery Coalition from May 2025. This webinar aims to help nonprofit agencies better prepare to help the community recover from a disaster. Information and resources were provided by Palm Beach County Emergency Management, National Weather Service, United Way of Palm Beach County, Disaster Funders Coalition, and Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County.
Access the recording here and enter password Y.hxyN2x
United Way and other local partners provide trainings to ensure our nonprofit community is ready for a storm. Review these helpful resources below:
211 Hurricane and Natural Disaster Information
Disaster Cycle Series: Preparedness | Presented by: Jovita Woodrich, Volunteer Services Director, Volunteer Florida and Meghan Foley, Associate Director of Disaster Recovery, United Way of Palm Beach County
Disaster Cycle Series: Response | Presented by: Meghan Foley, Associate Director of Disaster Recovery, United Way of Palm Beach County
Florida Disaster Resource Guide
This training provides a background on disaster volunteers and the need for effective management, as well as how to use Volunteer Connect to create a virtual network for volunteer management.
Legal and Human Resources Considerations | Presented by: Tequisha Myles, Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County.
Nonprofits and Public Assistance | Presented by: Buck Dickinson, FDEM
Palm Beach County Disaster Preparedness Tips | Presented by: Dearmayl Sherrod, M.S., M.B.A., A.E.M., Emergency Management Specialist II, Community Outreach.
Palm Beach County Emergency Management Resources
