There are two designations of membership: Statewide or Local/Regional. Additionally, we welcome our governmental partners and guests. Membership will be contingent upon the conditions specified below and other such criteria as established by Georgia VOAD and National VOAD.
STATEWIDE MEMBERSHIP
A Statewide membership may be granted to any corporation, institution, or other entity pursuant to the following:
(1) The organization shall be statewide in scope and purpose.
(2) The organization shall consist of voluntary memberships or constituencies, be a not-for-profit organization (under IRS Code 501 (c)(3) or have a formal agreement with another organization that has IRS 501 (c)(3) standing that will serve as a fiscal agent.
(3) The organization shall have a disaster response program and policy for commitment of resources (i.e., personnel, funds, and equipment) to meet the needs of people affected by disaster without discrimination.
(4) The organization shall designate a primary and alternate contact/voting member to GAVOAD.
(5) The Organization shall provide basic agency information for inclusion on database/resource directory.
LOCAL/REGIONAL MEMBERSHIP
A Local/Regional membership may be granted to any corporation, institution, or other entity pursuant to the following:
(1) The Organization shall focus on a particular area or region within the state [e.g., Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD), Long Term Recovery Group (LTRG), or members of private industry involved in disaster response].
(2) The Organization shall have a disaster program and guidance documents to define and set precedence, for delivery of services, to address the needs of people and communities affected by disasters without discrimination.
(3) The Organization shall agree with the mission of GAVOAD.
(4) The Organization shall designate a primary and alternate contact/voting member to GAVOAD.
(5) The Organization shall provide basic agency information for inclusion on database/resource directory.
GOVERNMENTAL PARTNER & GUEST ORGANIZATIONS
TO APPLY, FILL OUT AND DOWNLOAD THE FORM BELOW
Mail your check and form with requested information to GA VOAD:
GAVOAD
P.O. BOX 870493
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087