Napa
County
We have been activated as an Emergency Volunteer Center in Napa County. Sign up for urgent volunteer opportunities by clicking the button below. We encourage the public to donate online here. We will also be collecting physical gift cards at our Napa Office, Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm. We are located at 433 Soscol Avenue, A-100, Napa, CA 94559.
Sonoma
County
We have been activated as an Emergency Volunteer Center in Sonoma County. Sign up for urgent volunteer opportunities by clicking the button below. We encourage the public to donate online here. We will be collecting physical gift cards at our Santa Rosa Office Monday-Friday, 12noon-3pm. We are located at 153 Stony Cir #100, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, Classroom A.
Marin
County
We are standing by to work with county and community-based organizations. Please check back for updates.
Solano
County
Physical gift cards are being collected at a variety of locations in Solano County here.
Donate to Support North Bay Fire Relief Efforts
Dangerous wildfires are burning in multiple counties throughout Northern California. CVNL is collecting donations to be used for disaster preparedness and response. At this time no physical donations are needed.
Donate Online
Please select the county you would like to donate to:
Contactless Gift Card Donations
Donate gift cards (safely) in person at one of our drop-off sites:
COVID-19 Disaster Response
CVNL is currently matching volunteers with urgent COVID-19 relief volunteer opportunities in Solano, Napa, Marin, and Sonoma Counties. Click the button below to sign up volunteer opportunities, or explore needs by county.
Emergency Volunteer & Donations Management
In Sonoma, Marin, Solano and Napa Counties, Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) operates Emergency Volunteer Centers at the request of local county Offices of Emergency Services. We work with nonprofit and government agencies to gather and assess community needs on an ongoing basis when a disaster strikes. We also help coordinate physical and monetary donations, and distribute them to nonprofit agencies that help people and animals that were directly affected.
Below are ways you can get involved and volunteer/donate by county. You can also show your support by making a donation to our COVID-19 Relief Fund.
Napa
County
The Napa COAD has activated a virtual Emergency Volunteer Center (EVC) for spontaneous volunteers and are accepting donations. Please click here or the button below for a list of donation needs and instructions. Contact Hilary Zunin at hzunin@gmail.com or Charlotte Hajer at chajer@upvalleyfamilycenters.org if you would like to volunteer.
We are also directing people to our Volunteer Portal to register as volunteers. Make sure to select “disaster services” under “volunteer interests.” You will be contacted directly if/when you are needed for this and future disasters.
Stay up to date on the latest Napa County Public Health Department recommendations and local response efforts here.
Solano
County
We are partially activated in Solano where we are providing support to the County Administrator’s Office and the Health and Social Services Department.
We’ve organized an Older Adult Resource Phone Line (707.784.1607).
We are directing people to our Volunteer Portal to register as volunteers. Make sure to select “disaster services” under “volunteer interests.” You will be contacted directly if/when you are needed for this and future disasters.
Stay up to date on the latest Solano County Public Health Department recommendations and local response efforts here.
Sonoma
County
Volunteers are needed at food banks and help is needed distributing food. Visit our volunteer portal by clicking here or click the button below to review current opportunities, sign up, or share.
Marin
County
Volunteers are needed at food banks and help is needed distributing food. Visit our volunteer portal by clicking here or click the button below to review current opportunities, sign up, or share.
Stay up to date on the latest Marin County Public Health Department recommendations and local response efforts here.
Become a
Paratransit Driver
We have a need for volunteer paratransit drivers, as they play a key role during emergencies in ensuring the health and safety of our residents. Click the button below to learn about becoming a Volunteer Wheels/Paratransit Driver.
Other Resources
How to (safely) help your neighbors
Disaster Preparedness Training for Nonprofits
CVNL is leading a series of free training in partnership with The Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative (BAUASI) whose mission is to sustain and improve regional capacity to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks and catastrophic disasters. 10 courses are available for organizations to access. Click below to sign up for individual courses by topic.
Two dates are available for this course:
WHEN: August 11 and November 6, 10:00am – 12:00pm
There is no cost for attending this course. The course has been funded by the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative (BAUASI).
Two dates are available for this course:
WHEN: August 14 and November 18, 11:00am – 12:00pm
There is no cost for attending this course. The course has been funded by the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative (BAUASI).
Two dates are available for this course:
WHEN: August 19 and September 23, 9:00am – 12:00pm
There is no cost for attending this course. The course has been funded by the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative (BAUASI).
WHEN: August 26, 9:00am – 12:00pm
There is no cost for attending this course. The course has been funded by the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative (BAUASI).
WHEN: September 30, 10:00am – 12:00pm
There is no cost for attending this course. The course has been funded by the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative (BAUASI).
WHEN: October 21, 9:00am – 12:00pm
There is no cost for attending this course. The course has been funded by the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative (BAUASI).
WHEN: October 28, 9:00am – 12:00pm
There is no cost for attending this course. The course has been funded by the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative (BAUASI).
Rebuilding communities
When a crisis ends, our needs are not less. First responders save lives, but second responders help people put their lives back together. Read more about how CVNL is partnering with others to address long-term recovery needs and restore communities.
Disaster Consulting for nonprofits
Our seasoned consultants can help you with your Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning, lead your staff through a psychological first aid (PFA) training, create strategies for managing disaster volunteers, and more. We strive to make your organization better and stronger than it was previously so you will be ready the next time a disaster strikes.