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Humanitarian Aid for Victims of Natural Disasters
Natural disasters can happen anywhere and at any time. Victims often face horrendous difficulties as a result. This article discusses some of the issues faced by victims of natural disasters.
Words: 587 Downloads: 0 Category: Volunteering By: MOlearyRunning a Relief Truck
A short, 390-word article on running a relief truck into a disaster area. This article contains tips gleaned from those who made such risky drives immediately after Hurricane Katrina.
Words: 392 Downloads: 0 Category: Volunteering By: Jo HunleyGiving After a Natural Disaster
All natural-disaster relief efforts are important, but assistance and monetary contributions from individuals and non-governmental and quasi-governmental organizations are indispensable to helping a region recover after a hurricane, earthquake, tornado or flood. The statistics related to giving are impressive. But we can´t rest on our laurels.
Words: 557 Downloads: 0 Category: Volunteering By: Claudia CosgroveThree Ways to Give to the Red Cross Anytime
This article discusses three ways to give to the Red Cross: through blood donations, through community volunteering, and through donating money to the Red Cross mission. It is not tied to any specific disaster and so is not time sensitive. The article includes statistics drawn from the Red Cross website that detail its mission and annual service delivery.
Words: 493 Downloads: 0 Category: Volunteering By: Evelyn FieldingHow You Can Help Countries Hit by Natural Disasters
The recent earthquake in Haiti is bringing the common question of "How can I help?" back to people´s lips. This article highlights 4 different avenues where people can donate money or time to help victims of natural disaster. Priced accordingly as author´s contribution to helping, as C-C does not allow free articles.
Words: 600 Downloads: 0 Category: Volunteering By: Elizabeth Ann WestCould Your Group -- and Your Volunteers -- Benefit From a Volunteer Manifesto?
National volunteer associations have been surprised at the upswing in non-profit organization volunteerism during the recession. This is a positive turn of events, but it also can be a minefield for managers who are most experienced in dealing with employees on the payroll. This article describes what managers need to know about volunteers and their needs and motivations.
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