Do you want to help victims of the Gulf Coast oil spill? Here are a few ideas from the article, ”Heroes needed: How to help the victims of the Gulf Coast oil spill“, in USA Today:
- The National Audubon Society is recruiting volunteers to be trained to respond to the oil spill.
- Save Our Seabirds is a Florida bird rescue group looking for volunteers to help oiled wildlife. Call 941-388-3010.
- OilSpillVolunteers.com needs volunteers to assist with the cleanup.
Note: Until called, please avoid affected areas.
Good Advice
From the article comments, Claireee suggests (edited to fit post): “DO NOT GO DOWN THERE unless you are trained. Do not take a paid position. People in the region need the jobs.
Just because you might not be able to get there in person doesn’t mean you can’t help. Volunteer at your local wildlife shelter to take up the slack of trained individuals leaving for the gulf, or who want to go but can’t find anyone to cover their shift.
Sponsor a Volunteer
Donate a gift certificate or gas card. If you have a coworker who needs to get off of work to volunteer, cover their shifts.”
Learn more ways to help victims of the Gulf oil spill.
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