Learning Tools
“Managing My Disaster Recovery” (MMDR) Workshops
Transitioning to Recovery:
• Fast-track, empower and understand how to navigate your recovery
• Learn from a seasoned disaster case manager
• Engage in exercises to develop a healthy recovery mindset
• Organize your paperwork with helpful worksheets and tools provided
• Develop and prioritize your “disaster recovery plan” based on your needs
• Access resources designed to aid in your recovery
• Connect and collaborate with other fire survivors
Recovery Tools Workshop (RTW)
The National VOAD has made available to the public the Recovery Tools Workshop (RTW) series provided in April 2025, to support Los Angeles and CA/New Mexico wildfire-impacted communities. These trainings with those partners & community members who are interested in learning more to navigate disaster recovery effectively and compassionately. You may view the videos of the workshops on the CA VOAD YouTube Channel (link coming soon-please email admin@laregionltrg.org for the links in the interim). Please do NOT post these links on your website to ensure we do not have problems with hosting these videos on the California VOAD YouTube channel; however, you can share via email.
What Are RTWs?
Recovery Tools Workshops are a series of nine skill-based trainings developed by National VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) members. They are designed to equip local communities with the best tools and practices for organizing and operating long-term recovery efforts after a disaster.
Each workshop focuses on a core area of disaster recovery—from volunteer and donation management to emotional and spiritual care, construction oversight, communications, and more.
Learning Objectives
Understand the structure and goals of a Long-Term Recovery Group
Learn best practices for managing volunteers, donations, and funds
Gain tools to provide effective disaster case management
Learn how to engage in emotional and spiritual care
Improve local capacity for construction coordination and hazard awareness
Strengthen internal and external communication in a disaster context
A Free Gift of Support from the VOAD Network
This series was offered at no cost, thanks to the generosity and collaboration of National VOAD members. We believe every community deserves access to expert tools, knowledge, and support—regardless of resources or location.
The NVOAD work is grounded in VOAD’s 4 Cs: Communication, Coordination, Collaboration, and Cooperation. NVOAD teaches from a place of respect for local leadership, and firmly believes that you—the local community—own the disaster and know best how to apply the tools in a way that fits your people, culture, and context.
Each module was taught by experienced subject matter experts from across the VOAD network, ensuring a practical, relevant, and collaborative learning environment.
Each recording is approximately 60-90 minutes, and all are available on the CA VOAD YouTube station The recordings are:
Long Term Recovery Group
Core Functions Template
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