Community and Facility Volunteer Request:
For more information, please contact us at:
3601 C Street, Suite 424
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: (907) 334-2602
Fax: (907) 269-0036
Alaska Respond: Volunteers
Before volunteering...
- Talk with your family about your role as a volunteer.
- Develop a home disaster plan with your family, or significant others, and organize emergency supplies.
- Discuss with your employer that you have volunteered with AK Respond.
- Take advantage of trainings.
What situations could activate ALASKA RESPOND?
- Disease Outbreak
- Earthquake
- Flood
- Volcanic Eruption
- Major Wildfire
- Terrorism Event
- Transportation incident
Any event which overwhelms local resources can be considered a disaster and volunteers will be asked to respond.
When volunteering you should bring...
- AK Respond Badge
- Picture Identification
- Copy of your professional license
- Go-Bag with personal items
- AK Respond ID badge*
- Second picture identification (such as Drivers License / State of Alaska ID)
- Copy of professional license
- Alaska Respond scrub top*
- Bottled water
- Clothing that is comfortable / can be layered - at least 1 change
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Latex or vinyl gloves *
- Outer wear as appropriate for the weather: Coat, Hat, Gloves, Boots
- Packaged snack food (72 hour)
- Personal care items
- Prescription medications (personal) - 7 day supply
- Shoes - additional pair
- Sleeping bag (as necessary)
- Smashlight*
- Tumbler*
- Watch (with second hand)
- Whistle*
- Paper / Pen
- Cell phone and charger
- AK Respond Volunteer Pocket Guide*
Other volunteer opportunites
