National VOAD

National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster

Since the founding of National VOAD in 1970, many lessons have been learned, skills developed and best practices shared. This resulted in the establishment of a commitment to shared values, the 4Cs of communication, coordination, collaboration, and cooperation as guiding principles for how we operate and resolve conflict, as well as various Points of Consensus and other protocols for guiding the work of individual member organizations and the collective efforts of the collaborative.

Today, National VOAD is a coalition of 70+ of the nation’s most reputable national organizations (faith-based, community-based and other non-profit organizations) and 56 State/Territory VOADs.

Recognizing that all sectors of society must work together to foster more resilient, self-reliant communities nationwide, National VOAD facilitates partnerships with federal, state and local emergency management and other governmental agencies, as well as for-profit corporations, foundations, and educational and research institutions.

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Registration is now open for the NATIONAL VOAD CONFERENCE to be held, May 19-22, 2025, at the Galt House in downtown Louisville, KY.  Early Bird Pricing Will End April 18th!
Less than 3 weeks left to get the Early Bird rate for the 2025 National VOAD Conference! Early Bird pricing will end on April 18th and after that date, all registration pricing will increase – Register Today!

Early Bird Registration Pricing
Full Conference – $575
Monday Only – $150
Tuesday Only – $275
Wednesday Only – $225
Thursday Only – $275

Session descriptions are available on the online registration page. An overview of the overall schedule can be viewed by clicking here. Please try and select the sessions you anticipate attending to help allocate room assignments. If needed, you will be able to change your selection when you arrive on-site. Click Here to Register

Hotel Reservations
The Galt House will serve as the official conference hotel and will host all programming for the 2025 National VOAD Conference. Please note the discounted rate below is on a first-come, first-served basis until April 23, 2025. West Tower Deluxe Guestrooms: $199/Night East Tower Executive Suites: $219/Night. Click Here to Book Your Room

National VOAD Award Nominations
The National VOAD Board of Directors invites all National Members, State/Territorial VOADs, and Partners to submit nominations for the National VOAD Awards. The awards will be presented this year during the Awards Dinner at the National VOAD Conference in May. The awards recognize organizational and individual excellence and contributions that reflect “the best of the best” in service and support within the entire VOAD movement. Accepting Nominations for:
Innovative Program of the Year
State/Territory VOAD of the Year
National Member of the Year
John “Jock” Menzies Partner of the Year
Spirit Award
Don Hampton Volunteer of the Year
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Questions? Email us at conference@nvoad.org
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Click here to watch National VOAD Members and Partners discuss what the 2024 National VOAD Conference theme “United in Service” means to them, and the future of the VOAD Movement.