FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
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The White House - USA Freedom Corps
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How You Can Help: Volunteer |
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As recovery and relief efforts begin to assist victims, well-meaning volunteers are being urged not to report directly to the affected areas unless directed by a volunteer agency. Please be patient and allow the professional first-responders and aid workers to do their job. Once volunteer opportunities are available in the affected region, we will post those opportunities on the USA Freedom Corps website and with the USA Freedom Corps Volunteer Network.
However, if you are a professional in the medical / health field, there is a volunteer mobilization currently underway. Please click here for more information.
Medical / Health Professionals:
The Office of The Surgeon General and the Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness are in the process of mobilizing and identifying healthcare professionals and relief personnel. If you are a Healthcare Professional or relief personnel with medical or health-related expertise, please go to https://volunteer.ccrf.hhs.gov.
Volunteer to Support Your Local Community
Currently, President Bush is calling on all Americans to contact their local Red Cross chapters to engage in ongoing relief efforts in their own community.
You can also visit the USA Freedom Corps Volunteer Network to find volunteer opportunities and prepare for future disasters.
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