Katrina Volunteer Information

naplesxnaplesx
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in AppleOutsider edited January 2014
While observing this tragedy of epic porportions, I was overwhelmed by the need to do something. So I started looking for information on how to volunteer.



So after making many calls, I decided to post the info that I have gathered.



I called Adventist Community Services



800 381 7171



They had an operator on duty who took my information and skills offered and such. He told me I would recieve a call within 24 hours.



I made a call to another charity that gave me the number to The Salvation Army in the areas of the disaster:



601 969 7560



I left a message with someone, as there was no operator on duty when I called.



I have also talked to local firefighters that are going to put me in touch with a couple of fire & rescue organizations that are needing volunterrs.



Here are some organizations that are requesting volunteers:



http://www.crwrc.org/

Christian Reformed World Relief Committee

800 848 5818



http://www.churchworldservice.org/ne...05/08/317.html"

Church World Service

800 297 1516



http://www.convoyofhope.org/

Convoy of Hope

1 417 823 8998



http://www.ldr.org/index.html

Lutheran Disaster Response

800 638 3522





http://www.mds.mennonite.net/

Mennonite Disaster Service

1 717 859 2210





http://www.nazarenedisasterresponse.org/katrina.html

Nazarene Disaster Response

888 256 5886



http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/us...rina-index.htm

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance

800 872 3283



http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/

Salvation Army

800 SAL ARMY (725 2769)



http://www.namb.net/site/c.9qKILUOzE...f_Homepage.htm

Southern Baptist Convention #151 - Disaster Relief

800 462 8657, ext. 6440



http://gbgm-umc.org/umcor/05/katrinaresp.cfm

United Methodist Committee on Relief

800 554 8583



If you guys have any additional information to help in this giant undertaking please use this thread to do so.

Comments

  • Reply 1 of 5
    running with scissorsrunning with scissors Posts: 1,124member
    thanks naplesx. i think many of us are sharing your desire to do something beyond just giving money. the images on the news today were disturbing to say the least.
  • Reply 2 of 5
    naplesxnaplesx Posts: 3,743member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by running with scissors

    thanks naplesx. i think many of us are sharing your desire to do something beyond just giving money. the images on the news today were disturbing to say the least.



    No problem. Myself and several friend are trying to get up there this weekend.



    Please make sure you get with a reputable organization, if you decide to go there. They are having problems with unorganized volunteers. They may turn you away if not.
  • Reply 3 of 5
    naplesxnaplesx Posts: 3,743member
    Update:



    The Salvation Army HQ in the effected area is no longer taking volunteers. They have been overwhelmed with the support offered and they have no way at the moment to support a large volunteer contingent. They are working to remedy the situation. But they say about a month or more before they will have the means to support the volunteers.
  • Reply 4 of 5
    rokrok Posts: 3,519member
    naples, thanks for this post/thread. and thank you for your help.
  • Reply 5 of 5
    naplesxnaplesx Posts: 3,743member
    FEMA just set up a volumteer help line and website at:



    http://volunteer.hhs.gov/



    You can volunteer and they will contact you.



    If you can, sign up.



    My attempts to get into the affected areas has failed, although I came pretty close. I still have a posible line to get in and help.



    If you have info please post it here.
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