Angelo (aka Strav) sent me this to feature here. More than happy to. Strav gets involved in a lot of charity work which is very selfless thing to do. Well done Strav.
Joint Action Committee – Pakistan
Earthquake Relief Effort – October 2005Volunteers Needed Urgently
The Joint Action Committee of NGOs in Pakistan has mounted a combined
relief effort. In addition to materials and financial assistance,
there is a great need for volunteers. Women, men and young people aged
18 and above, are requested to participate in the relief effort.
Volunteers are needed for the following:Field work in the earthquake affected areas, especially AJK and
Northern NWFP. Volunteers should be able to walk long distances in
mountainous terrain. Volunteers are needed to work with children,
women and men in these areas.Islamabad based relief work: Volunteers are needed to sort out and
handle relief supplies, work with nurses, doctors and other
professionals, and provide counseling support to young children
affected by the earthquake from the disaster-hit areas.If you are 18 years and above, enthusiastic, in good health,
physically fit enough to walk and work in mountain terrain in rotation
periods of around 5 days, and willing to give willingly of your time,
please call the numbers given below. You will be matched with work
according to your time availability, interest and skills.College and university students, or those who have completed their
education, or are in between various stages of it, or are unemployed,
are especially encouraged to volunteer their time and energy.We are organizing basic training for those who will be doing field
work – so this is also an opportunity to improve your skills and gain
some hands-on experience while you help those in need.To register yourself please call any of the following numbers:
0300 – 500 1769; 0300 – 854 5171; (051) 225 2908; toll free number: 0800-22 444
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The QuakeHelp Team
www.quakehelp.blogspot.com
