Volunteers

Disaster Relief Volunteer training qualifies you to volunteer during the long-term recovery phase of disaster relief and use your skills to help communities rebuild. It consists of online or in-person training modules that provide you with the background needed to succeed as a volunteer.
Take the course online and be ready to volunteer when disaster strikes.

Get Hands-On Training and Develop Practical Relief Skills

Online Training

Disaster Relief Volunteer Training

Expert Instruction

Learn from experienced responders, veterans, business leaders, and crisis professionals who’ve led in the most demanding environments.

Preparedness Resources

Gain access to featured resources including emergency guides, kit lists, and tutorials that will help you and your family be mentally and physically prepared.

Continued Development

Stay sharp and mission-ready with advanced topics, and continuing education for active CRR team members. New content added regularly.

Deployment Ready

Be qualified to serve with CRR during the long term recovery phase of a disaster.

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In Person Training

Join Us For Our Next In-Person Training Weekend June 12-13

Join us in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania from Friday evening to Saturday afternoon for a hands-on training weekend that includes everything in the online version, plus real-world practice in muck-and-gut procedures, roof tarping, drywall installation, and restoring essential home functions like kitchens and bathrooms. You’ll live and work alongside CRR teammates in a supportive, field-ready environment, just like on deployment.  Once registered, participants will receive details about location, accommodations, what to bring, and how to prepare.

Whether you’re looking to contribute locally or deploy into disaster zones, this training is your gateway to effective, compassionate service.

No One Should Face The Storm Alone
Storm Stories

Stories From The Field

Equipping the Church to Serve When Disaster Strikes

When disaster strikes, communities often turn to churches to deliver relief.

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Greg’s Story – How CRR Training Prepared Him to Respond to a Flood in His Hometown

When Greg participated in the CRR training, he was expecting to use it for other communities. Little did he know he would need to use it in his own.

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Serving forgotten communities in West Texas

West Texas Floods

Communities across Texas experienced significant flooding with fewer outside resources available. San Angelo and the broader Concho Valley, located along the Concho River and its tributaries,...

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Recovery in Florida

Operation River Run – Recovering After Hurricane Idalia

When Hurricane Idalia struck Florida’s Big Bend, Steinhatchee was overwhelmed by storm surge, river flooding, and widespread damage to homes, docks, businesses, and local infrastructure. The small...

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Restoring Hope after Helene

Western North Carolina – Hurricane Helene Relief

When Hurricane Helene made it's way up to Western North Carolina, it damaged or destroyed almost 100,000 structures. The destruction was unprecedented. CRR partnered with multiple organizations...

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Making Dollars Do More For People in Need

The Multiplier Effect

At Crisis Relief and Recovery, we strive to be the best stewards of funds entrusted to us for the sake of the communities that we are honored to walk alongside in recovery. Because of our unique...

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Volunteer Stories

I owned my own engineering firm for 40 years - coming to Florida for 2 weeks to help rebuild after Ian...serving in that way, is the most meaningful thing i've ever done.

Jeff Wendle

After I got out of the marine corp, serving with CRR - the purpose, the mission, the brotherhood - has been such a meaningful to give back.

Josh Atkinson

You can help make sure no one faces the storm alone by making sure we stay deployment ready.