Oregon Volunteers in Disaster

The Oregon Volunteers in Disaster platform was created by the OregonServes State Service Commission to be used for the management of spontaneous volunteers related to disaster response and recovery opportunities and events. The platform is provided free of charge to increase accessibility for communities and volunteers alike. 

Why Create an Account?

• Streamlined volunteer recruitment
• Efficient volunteer scheduling and communication 
• Robust reporting and analytics 

To initiate the process:

Step 1: Complete the Request Account Setup Form
Fill out the Account Request Form

Step 2: Await Confirmation
Once we receive your form, our team will review your request promptly. We aim to process all applications swiftly to get your account up and running as soon as possible.

Step 3: Account Activation
Once your account setup is approved, the main Program Manager listed in your request form will receive an email with further instructions on how to get started.

Reach out to hecc.orvid@hecc.oregon.gov if you need any assistance during the process.

ORVID Resources

• Organization Quick Start Guide – A guide to help Program Managers to get started with customizing their organization’s profile.
• Organization Guidebook – A comprehensive guidebook for Organizations in utilizing ORVID.
• Training Videos – Visit our YouTube channel to access video tutorials. 
• Team vs. User Groups – A guide for when to utilize a team vs. a user group.

ORVID Request Forms

• Qualification Request Form – To request a custom qualification, please complete the request form.
• User Group Request Form – To request a user group, please complete the request form.
• Report Request Form – To request a report, please complete the request form. 
• Training/Demo Request Form – To request training or a demo of ORVID, complete the request form.

Other Resources

• Volunteer Injury Coverage Toolkit – For state agencies, boards and commissions to help select the coverage they wish to provide injured volunteers who are working under their direction and control.
• Volunteer Insurance Coverage – The types of volunteer insurance to consider when running a volunteer program. 

For more information about OregonServes please visit https://www.oregon.gov/oregonserves/emergency-response/Pages/default.aspx