Volunteering often plays a pivotal role in the recovery effort following natural disasters , such as tsunamis , floods , droughts , hurricanes , and earthquakes . For example , the 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji earthquake in Japan was a watershed moment , bringing in many first-time volunteers for earthquake response . The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami attracted a large number of volunteers worldwide , deployed by non-governmental organizations , government agencies , and the United Nations
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
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