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The increasing frequency and intensity of disasters worldwide are giving rise to increasingly complex situations. Affected communities often struggle to respond effectively and rapidly using only their existing resources and infrastructure, including formal emergency response systems. In this context, voluntary efforts by citizen volunteers play an important role in enhancing communities’ adaptive capacity and resilience. Nevertheless, the considerable potential of volunteer-led disaster response is undermined by challenges related to coordination and organizing. Realizing this potential requires appropriate organizing solutions. This dissertation explores various approaches to organizing...