We have been swamped with requests for information on volunteering in areas affected by the recent tsunami. As of March 2005 the following organizations are looking for volunteers, however the situation is very fluid and we these opportunities might not be avaliable in a few weeks.
Volunteering might not be the best way to help, consider making a donation to a reputable organization such as: UNICEF, Red Cross, Mercy Corps, or CARE.
Warning: There are growing reports of volunteers are being lured to Thailand by fake tsunami volunteering websites, then robbed of money and passports. (Read More)
Reputable organizations currently recruiting tsunami volunteers:
TsunamiVolunteer.net - A volunteer organisation aimed at helping out the victims of the 26th December catastrophe in the Khao Lak area (just north of Phuket).
Habitat for Humanity - Plans to send volunteer teams to help with the reconstruction of 25,000 homes in the affected countries over the next two years.
United Nations Volunteers - Includes background information, UNV statistics and projects, plus details on how to apply to become a UN Volunteer.
Volunteers for Peace - Sends volunteers to work with communities overseas in social and welfare placements abroad for one year or six months
American Jewish World Service - Sends volunteers to work with communities overseas in social and welfare placements abroad for one year or six months
United Volunteers - A non-profit organization providing volunteer services in Southeast Asia to assist in the tsunami relief effort.
Global Crossroad - Sends volunteers to work with communities overseas in social and welfare placements abroad for one year or six months.
Doctors Without Borders - Delivers emergency aid to victims of armed conflict, epidemics, and natural and man-made disasters, and to others who lack health care due to social or geographical isolation.
