What We do
Whether itās jumping into the fray of immediate disaster relief or rebuilding homes mangled by a tornado, Hope Force never backs down from the challenge to bring hope to the hopeless.
Our main goal is to be a leading volunteer response force that changes the lives of those affected by crisis or disaster.
DISASTER RESPONSE
Disasters require immediate action to save the most lives, homes, and structures. At Hope Force, we prioritize immediate disaster response and prepare our Reservists to deploy at a moment’s notice, ready to connect with survivors who need their help.
Hope Forceās disaster response looks like:
- Rapid Deployment: Mobilizing trained Reservists within 24-48 hours of a disaster.
- Long-Term Support: Providing ongoing aid to survivors throughout the recovery phase.
- Training & Preparation: Equipping responders with essential skills for effective disaster relief.
- Coordinated Relief: Ensuring all efforts are organized and impactful, from on-the-ground assistance to administrative support.
Hope Deployed
See our current deployments across the globe and where our teams are caring for those in need.
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Serving Chronic Need
Chronic needs in struggling communities often start with a disaster and take years to resolve. Hope Force moves upstream from disaster, providing support to those facing chronic needs.
Serving chronic needs include:
- Targeted Assistance: Providing home repair and emotional support to those unable to overcome challenges alone.
- Long-Term Engagement: Offering sustained support for communities with deep-rooted issues, ensuring ongoing care and recovery.
- Personalized Care: Tailoring our efforts to the specific needs of individuals or communities most in need.
- Integrated Response: Addressing chronic conditions that are exacerbated by disasters, evolving our efforts into long-term intervention where necessary.
Where we meet Chronic Need
REBUILDING
Disaster relief is not complete without long-term development. Here are ways we provide long-term support to communities impacted by disasters:
- Prevent Exponential Harm: Immediate support helps victims rebuild quickly, minimizing the long-term impact of disasters.
- Sustained Rebuilding: We commit to long-term recovery even after the media and other organization leave the disaster zone.
- Community Partnerships: Collaborating with local leaders allows us to provide targeted, effective support.
- Regional Support: We extend our rebuilding efforts to help organize and activate local resources to support themselves for long-term development.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If you don’t find what you’re looking for, email us at info@hopeforce.org.
How long has Hope Force International been doing disaster relief work?
Hope Force International has been doing disaster relief work since 2003.
What is the difference between a Reservist and a Volunteer?
A Reservist has successfully completed our training course and is eligible for rapid deployment within 24-48 hours after a disaster event. A volunteer has not yet taken the training but may be eligible for deployment weeks and/or months after the initial event, through our recovery/rebuild phases. Ā For details, please emailĀ deployment@hopeforce.org
What skills or experience do I need to volunteer?
You donāt need any specialized skills to volunteer. Our volunteers come from diverse backgrounds and from all walks of life, with skills ranging from construction to administration. Age-wise, our volunteers consist of young people to seniors. Certain rebuild teamsĀ mayĀ require specialized skills (i.e., roofers, electricians, carpenters, plumbers). The nature of disaster response can be grueling and conditions can be challenging (i.e. sleeping on the floor, long days in hot and humid weather, etc).
For more information, please contactĀ deployment@hopeforce.org.
Can my family join me on a deployment? I would like to bring my child(ren) ā is there a minimum age?
We generally ask that children be at least 16 years old to participate with their parent(s) in a deployment, but there can be exceptions depending on the nature of the deployment. Please contact us atĀ deployment@hopeforce.orgĀ for more details.
How can I get more information about deploying?
Please email us directly atĀ deployment@hopeforce.orgĀ for more information on deploying as a Volunteer or Reservist.
Do I have to be a Reservist before I can join a deployment or rebuild team?
To deploy in the immediate aftermath of a disaster (within 24-48 hours), we require that our volunteers successfully complete the HFI Disaster Response Intensive training. Ā Opportunities to serve as a non-trained volunteer are available on a case-by-case basis. This depends on the severity of the disaster and a number of other variables. For rebuild teams, we often accept volunteers who have not yet attended our training, depending on the specific deployment. Please contact our Deployment Department atĀ deployment@hopeforce.orgĀ for further details.
Do I have to be a Christian to volunteer or take the training?
You do not have to be a Christian to volunteer or take the training. We are a faith-based organization and as such we operate following Christian values. HFI stresses the importance of the relational, emotional and spiritual aspects of effectively meeting the needs of those who have suffered loss.
