Join the Movement Through Membership
Big Country VOAD membership is an act of cooperation that provides your organization with communication tools to collaborate with other BCVOAD members on disaster relief coordination.
With many members, BCVOAD membership will change the way you are able to serve communities in need.
TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP
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Member status (voting member) may be granted to an organization, institution, or other entity with the following terms:
Members shall operate as an IRS-designated nonprofit or have an exempt status such as a governmental organization, municipality, or entity that represents community service.
Members will be the core BCVOAD decision-makers, administrators, and responders from organizations that have agreed (by MOU) to be active responders with a stated policy of commitment to goods and/or services to help individuals and the community prepare for, reduce impact, and recover from disasters without discrimination.
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Partner status (non-voting member) may be granted to an organization, institution, or other entity with an interest and/or capacity in responding to disasters with the following terms:
Partners are all agencies that are not Members. The Partner category of membership may be granted to local, state, or federal government agencies or businesses with disaster planning and operations.
Partners will be auxiliary participants who may provide goods and/or services when called upon but are not required to make the same commitment as Members to decision-making and administration.
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Annual membership dues of $50.00 are assessed for all Members. Membership dues are required with the application and are assessed annually as membership renews. No membership dues are required for Partners.
To pay by check - Make payable to United Way of Abilene (with a memo or designation for Big Country VOAD) and mail to: United Way of Abilene, PO Box 82. Abilene, TX 79604
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Committees/Task Forces
Members and Partners gather around topical issues and programmatic activities to improve the delivery of services throughout the disaster cycle, and to further create a climate for cooperation.
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Federal Advocacy and Liaison Representation
BCVOAD leadership work directly with local OEM’s, TDEM, FEMA, and other federal agencies on issues of concern throughout the disaster cycle.
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Incident Response and Recovery Coordination
In support of our member’s work to respond to a disaster or help a community recover, BCVOAD helps coordinate and facilitate communication and actions among member organizations, emergency management agencies and other organizations.
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Peer to Peer Networking
BCVOAD offers its members numerous opportunities to share and discuss best practices and partner on common issues. Meeting are held regularly with ample space for connectivity.