Michelle Annette Meyer, Lori Peek, N Prabha Unnithan, Rebekah Coskun, Jennifer Tobin-Curley, Katherine Heirot Hoffer
The United States 'population is growing and diversifying rapidly. The nation is also experiencing an increase in the frequency and magnitude of disasters. Yet, most organizations that respond to these disaster events operate with a homogenous volunteer base - largely, white, middle class, and older. To improve program reach and effectiveness, diversifying volunteer pools is increasingly important. This article presents an evaluation of one response organization attempting to diversify its volunteer base geographically, ethnically, and linguistically, to better serve disaster survivors...
October 2016: Journal of Cultural Diversity