I have a question,

[RevolutionaryActs]

Well OK you see I was thinking about all the Tsunami devastation, and I was wondering, if there are any organizations that I could contact about maybe volunteering and going over there to help somehow?

Do any of you know of websites or places I could contact for information about such a thing?

Thanks in advance. :)

[justinsb]

1. I think that if you

contact any of the organizations taking donations they can help.

[Robb]

3. Yep. But:

I did hear on NPR that a lot of the relief organizations were flooded with people wanting to head over and help; the trouble is each has its own requirements for useful skill sets. Usually there's a great deal of training involved in relief work.

Docs, obviously, are welcome anywhere. :)

[NMDemDist2]

2. check out this thread

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=245x2345

[RevolutionaryActs]

6. Oh great! Thank you, that gave me lots of places to look.

[whalerider55]

4. in these kinds of situations...

they'd be looking for immediately helpful skill sets- language proficiency, medical training, experience with disaster relief...

good luck. and g-dspeed to a good heart.

whalerider55

[nascarblue]

5. I'd recommend...

You stay away from corporate connected charities. I'd recommend Doctors Without Borders.

Volunteering Information Evenings
Thursday Evening, Jan 6
7:00 - 8:30 pm
All prospective medical and non-medical volunteers: visit our office in New York, and learn how you can join the organization. Meet with returned volunteers and human resources officers.

Location
333 7th Avenue (between 28th & 29th Streets), 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10001
212-679-6800

http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/volunteer/field/