Disaster RecoveryVolunteer Interest Form

Disaster Recovery

Volunteer Interest Form

Thank you for your interest in serving our community with hurricane disaster recovery efforts!

Please enter your information below and we will contact you as volunteer opportunities arise.

Volunteers will be required to sign in and sign out for the tracking of their volunteer hours at their worksite and will be required to sign a volunteer service agreement.

Please note this form is not intended for individuals looking to donate supplies or goods. If you are looking to provide supplies or goods, please do not submit this form. Please contact the email below.

Questions? Please contact DisasterRecovery@scgov.net.

Application Date*

First Name*

Last Name*

Phone Number*

Phone

Email Address*

Are you an individual or with an organization?*

Sarasota County cannot promote any specific vendors or paid services.

If you are wanting to volunteer with other individuals (not associated with an organization or group), please include a note in the comments about who you would like to volunteer with. Please make sure they have also submitted this form.

Individual

Group

Non-Profit, Faith-Based, or Non-Governmental Organization

I am not interested in volunteering - I am looking to donate.

Age*

Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Minors will not be allowed to operate power tools.

13-17

18+

What language(s)?*

What language(s) are you proficient in?

Area(s) I'm Interested in Volunteering In*

North Sarasota County (Sarasota, Siesta Key, and Longboat Key)

Central Sarasota County (Osprey, Nokomis, and Venice)

South Sarasota County (North Port and Englewood)

Availability*

Mornings

Afternoons

Evenings

Other Comments

PLEASE NOTE

If you are a nonprofit, faith-based, or other non governmental organization looking for volunteers, do not submit this form. Please send an email to DonVolSection@scgov.net. A team member will connect with you.

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT THIS FORM

At this time, we are not encouraging organizations or individuals to collect physical items / donations, as we are still assessing the specific unmet needs.

We have been able to distribute supplies to address immediate needs, like water, food, tarps, cleaning supplies, toiletries, etc.

The most effective way to help victims is through cash donations, as that’s the quickest way to get assistance to those in need. It immediately grants on-the-ground charities the flexibility to purchase the supplies they need. We encourage organizations or individuals to make financial contributions to organizations that are currently serving the community. In the event that they don’t have a relationship with one, they can make a donation to the Disaster Recovery and Relief Fund.

While there is often an urge to send water, blankets, food and other items, charity organizations aren't ready to handle the logistical challenges of organizing, sorting, storing and distributing physical goods. Donating money to trusted charities means the money goes to what's needed right now in the places it's needed most. Charities also often get bulk discounts and, if possible, will purchase items in the disaster area to help support local economic recovery. There might be a time when items are needed, but in the early days it's money.

If you have any further questions, please send an email to DisasterRecovery@scgov.net

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