VOADs are committed to fostering communication, coordination, collaboration, and cooperation to better serve people affected by disasters. Today, National VOAD is a leader and voice for the nonprofit organizations and volunteers that work in all phases of disaster.

VOADs help to streamline and minimize duplication of efforts by collaborating together and coordinating their efforts.

The National VOAD regularly partners with government agencies, for-profit corporations, foundations, and educational and research institutions to improve disaster relief and recovery efforts.