Join Habitat’s Disaster Corps and lend your professional skills and expertise to help people in post-disaster areas.

As a Disaster Corps member, you will provide field or technical support to help reduce the impact of disasters and prepare for future disasters.

As a Disaster Corps volunteer, what would I do?

You will be trained to apply your professional experience and skills to disaster settings. You might help with:

• Disaster preparedness
• Post-disaster assessment
• Resource development
• Logistics
• Community development
• Volunteer coordination
• Construction management

What skills do I need?

If you possess any of skills below, you may be a great candidate for Disaster Corps:

• A positive attitude.
• Physical stamina.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Flexible world view and cultural sensitivity.
• High-pressure stress management.
• Proactive work ethic and willingness to perform hands-on tasks.
• Availability on short notice.
• Ability to work in unstable or resource-poor environments.
• Strong interpersonal and diplomatic communication skills.
• Leadership skills and ability to promote a team-building environment.
• Experience with computers and standard office equipment HF, VHF and satellite radio experience is a plus.
• Adaptability and willingness to listen to the Habitat affiliate needs before offering suggestions.

For more information, read our frequently asked questions.