Arizona VOAD is the Arizona state chapter of NVOAD (National VOAD).  It consists of organizations active in disaster response through the state of Arizona.  AzVOADs role is to bring organizations together and enable them to understand each other and work together smoothly.  To accomplish these goals, AzVOAD meets four times each year and encourages member organizations to share information and training opportunities at that time.  AzVOAD general meetings are also times to conduct business, provide training, networking and planning.  Updates on local, state, national and international disasters and relief efforts are shared and needs declared for collaborative problem solving and resource sharing.  Long Term Recovery Committees are represented, as well.