European Disaster Volunteers (EDV) is a volunteer driven, registered charity that aids disaster affected communities worldwide by providing initial relief and helping them achieve sustainable recovery.
Our origins are European but our approach is global - we welcome all volunteers and donors whatever their nationality.
Volunteering with EDV is different from many other volunteer opportunities in two major ways: we offer free volunteer opportunities overseas and at home, and we believe that anyone can make an impact in a disaster zone. You don't need to be a doctor, structural engineer, or rich to assist in the recovery of communities devastated by disaster. Even if you can't join us as an overseas disaster volunteer, you can still make an impact volunteering from home.
EDV allows you to commit whatever it is you have to give - be it a few days out of the month at home, a few Euros, or your work on deployment - directly to those who need it most.
With this attitude in mind we’ll never charge you to volunteer because we believe the work you’re capable of doing is just as valuable as your money.
That said, no organisation can run without funding. If volunteers or their friends and families would like to donate we encourage them to do so. If you’re interested in volunteering in a disaster zone or at home see our volunteer page.
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