Coordinating Volunteer Assistance for Afghan Guests at Fort McCoy – Part 1

In this episode of The S-Files, we are starting a multi-episode look at how organizations have mobilized volunteers to assist the Afghan guests staying at Fort McCoy and respond to disasters here in Wisconsin. Our first episode focuses on statewide coordination efforts and how multiple organizations and agencies are working together to facilitate these volunteer efforts. We start our conversation with John Stuhlmacher from Team Rubicon, who is currently the chair of Wisconsin Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD). We next speak with Shane Goss from Wisconsin Emergency Management, who serves as the State Voluntary Agency Liaison. Listen in to learn how these groups have helped coordinate the volunteers response across the state to not only assist the Afghan guests, but also to the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters. You can also learn about how they have worked with Serve Wisconsin to support the creation of local VOADs to enhance this response through the Volunteer Generation Fund.