Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Volunteering" in English language version.
National Societies, with their vast networks of volunteers, are uniquely placed to act as auxiliaries to public authorities, providing essential capacity when state resources are stretched or overwhelmed.
The increasing complexity and frequency of modern disasters highlight the indispensability of local communities and informal volunteer networks in supplementing and extending official response capabilities.
UNDRR's work supports the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, which calls for a whole-of-society approach to disaster risk reduction.