About This Activity
Consider signing up to volunteer with the American Red Cross, which helps evacuees at locations across the state.
During large fire events, evacuation sites request volunteers. Tasks vary from unloading donations, traffic control, staging support and sanitation. Those with livestock experience and equipment can stay tuned to Facebook groups like Cowboy 911, Cowgirl 911, and animal rescue centers that help coordinate animal evacuation and assistance. If you find a displaced pet, call the Oregon Humane Society at 503-585-5900.
The Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster website lists verified disaster relief organizations to volunteer with or donate to, plus it hosts an interactive emergency resources map that indicates groups active in each affected county. Your local county search and rescue is another great volunteer opportunity. These folks help clear people from wilderness areas that are in the path of an oncoming fire.
When: summer months.
Top skills: Comfortable working with people and pets in distress, positivity, comfortable outdoors and in busy environments
Service benefit: Volunteer credit is available