HandsOn SOUTH ALABAMA (formerly Volunteer Mobile)

2011 Tornados

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2010 OIL SPILL

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http://www.volunteermobile.org/
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

To Volunteer to assist with Hurricane Katrina, please call
Volunteer Mobile for the most current information on
volunteer needs at: (251) 433-4456

Who is Volunteer Mobile and how is the organization funded?:
Volunteer Mobile is a non-profit organization 501(c) (3). Volunteer
Mobile is funded by grants, contracts, foundation and individual
tax-deductible donations, special events, and, in part, by the
United Way of Southwest Alabama. Since its chartering in 1975,
Volunteer Mobile has been committed to mobilizing people and
resources to deliver creative solutions to community problems.

VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTER

ORGANIZING DISASTER RESPONSE AND VERC:
The Mobile County Volunteer Organizations Active In Disaster
(MCVOAD) is a partnership of agencies and faith-based
organizations. This group meets regularly to coordinate disaster
planning. MCVOAD is affiliated with the Alabama Volunteer
Organizations Active in Disasters; local partners are Adventist
Community Services, American Red Cross, Bay Area Food
Bank, Catholic Social Services, the Episcopal Church, the Mennonite
Church, Mobile County Emergency Management, The Salvation Army,
South Alabama Regional Planning Commission, South Mobile County
Community Action, Southern Baptist Churches, United Methodist
Churches and Volunteer Mobile, Inc.

HELPING THE COMMUNITY RESPOND: Volunteer Mobile mobilizes people and
resources to solve a wide-range of community problems and enhance
the quality of life daily. When a hurricane or other disaster strikes
our area, we use this experience to help you respond in the best way
possible.

Our main role in disaster response is to mobilize emergency volunteers
and individuals and groups who want to help, but lack disaster
training and connect them with agencies and organizations needing
help. The time to prepare for a disaster is NOW – that is why
Volunteer Mobile coordinates the Volunteer Emergency Response Center.

HOW VERC WORKS: After a disaster, area nonprofit organizations and
government agencies needing help with response activities or recovery
request volunteers by contacting VERC. The information these
organizations and agencies provide helps volunteer interviewers make
effective referrals.

Agencies and organizations are encouraged to register with Volunteer
Mobile before disaster strikes. Click here to go to agency registration.

WHAT YOU CAN DO: Following a disaster, Volunteer Mobile activates
the Volunteer Emergency Response Center. VERC serves as a
clearinghouse for non-affiliated emergency volunteers. After a
brief interview regarding skills, experience and availability,
volunteers are linked with appropriate tasks.

Disaster-related volunteer work may include food preparation and
service, debris removal and temporary repairs. Delivering supplies,
answering phones, transporting people, registering volunteers, caring
for children and language interpretation are other possible volunteer opportunities.

Volunteers are encouraged to register with Volunteer Mobile before
disaster strikes. Businesses, service clubs, congregations and
individuals are requited to meet immediate and long-term recovery
needs.