What is the Volunteer Reception Center?
The Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) efficiently transforms spontaneous volunteers into a screened workforce. In a disaster, trained volunteers help screen and organize spontaneous, untrained volunteers for recovery efforts. By preparing for disasters likely to occur, United Way is dedicated to strengthening community resilience and reducing the impact of these events on our most vulnerable community members.
Before activation, trained volunteers must be ready to staff the VRC. Training sessions are held twice a year, and only trained volunteers can staff the VRC.
How to Get Involved
The next VRC training is on April 16th, 2025, 5:00–7:00 PM, at the Grand Rapids Lions Club. It includes an informational session and a demonstration. Registration is appreciated but not required—contact Ben Eberlein at 715-421-0390 or ben@uwswac.org by April 11th.
The VRC is coordinated by United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties in collaboration with Wood County Emergency Management and Marshfield Area United Way.