How to Help Haiti: Volunteer Opportunities and Global Relief Efforts

When do you think it will be possible to go and volunteer in Haiti? I want to take my teenagers there on the school break (President’s week) but that might be too soon to be helpful- Do you think by Easter/Passover week foundations like Habitat for Humanity will be accepting volunteers? I’d go today if I thought I could be helpful. Besides my fluent French and a willing heart, I have no real skills to offer.

I would like to donate Children cloth, I live in Loudoun County VA. Can someone guide me

I have a week and a half available to spend in Haiti if a legitimate team needs help. I am a nurse pracitioner. I have been to Haiti twice, once as a nurse for a summer. My family and I spent 8 years as missionaries in Africa. I have studied French in the past so understand a little bit. I have a short window before I need to be back at work. I could leave within a day and be back by the 23rd of January. Please contact me if you are interested.

Hi ive worked with WMD civil teams and i’m a communications specialist. and SaR certified .Have all my own gear and tents can go in 48 hr notice

Im an LVN I dont know if I would be any help in Haiti, but I dont start school till Feb, If there is anything I can do please email me at clarkea6@gmail.com

ready to go if any one wants me, have heavy equipment & storm exp.

I HAVE THE NEXT TWO MONTHS I WOULD LIKE TO HELP REBUILD IN HAITI I AM A MASON I CAN RECRUIT SOME OTHERS I WANT TO PHISICALLY HELP THESE PEOPLE IN THE NAME OF JESUS

I don’t have any experience in disaster relief or really any money but I’m strong and very willing to go so please contact me by email

Retired former volunteer firefighter ready to travel at a moments notice. No time constraints.

i have heavy equiptment operator experience 10 years- and ready to assist at moments notice- also practice haitian religiuos belief systems-

Just returned from Thailand working with The Carter Work Project and Habitat for Humanity we built 82 houses in five days. Would love to come and be of service.
I have the time and willing to do whatever necessary.
323-394-6022

I am available today if anyone needs me to volunteer in Haiti. I am a General Contractor by trade. My skills include Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry. I would be able to take 3-of my employees with the same skills with me. We could leave as soon as ask and be available for up to 3-weeks. We also have no problem with hard general labor if required. Among the three of us we speak English, Spanish and some French.

I am ready and willing to volunteer my time if there is anything I can do. I have many volunteer hours under my belt and I have great leader and organizational skills. I also have another male possibly willing to go who has owned his own contracting business. Please email me.

experienced in food production, kitchen mgmt. & feeding lge. #s of people-like relief crews for example-flexible and would love to lend my hands in any way…

I am a former social worker and am currently in the process of making a career change right now and am willing and ready to go to Haiti to help. I am CPR certified and have some basic medical training. Please email me if your organization is looking for volunteers to go and help. I can leave immediatey and can stay for 1-2 months.

I am a bachelor’s prepared registered nurse willing and hoping to go to Haiti to volunteer. I have experience in trauma and obstetrics. I am ready to go at a moment’s notice without time restraints. Please contact me by email.

I am ready to go if anyone needs me to volunteer !!

if anybody knows any organizations that would take me to Haiti to volunteer please e-mail me at Chunkscherries13@yahoo.com

thank you

I will be available for two weeks of volunteer work in late February and early March. Please let me know if I can help. I would be willing to re-build homes or do anything.

I am a veteran of the national guard and have the will to go help with anything thts needed…I can be reached by email….

Hello,

I would like to volunteer although I do not have disaster relief experience. I have telecommunications repair and installation skills, computer skills and other skills that would be beneficial. I have no problem doing manual labor and am open to assisting in anyway possible. I would like to take my nephew and any others along with me that want to assist as well.

I have 6 years of search & rescue work is there anywhere that I can volunteer
to help as a civilian?

I have 6 years in search and rescue experience and am ready to go
is there anywhere I can volunteer my services?

I have 6 years of search & rescue training & work,
is there anyone looking for immediate volunteers for help in Haiti?

College graduate who will work like a horse…how do I get there to help do anything?

hello i would like to volunteer to go to haiti, im enlisted in the military.

This is EXACTLY what I was thinking. My 15yr old and I would like to go now, but not sure who to turn to. Our passports are ready. I’m in Orlando and we would pay our own airfare. I’m sure they still need people to pass out supplies and be a calm presence.

I think every hand would be helpful. You dont need training to spot and pull someone out of rubble.We would save more lives. I am willing

I am ready and willing to volunteer my time as well. I have basic home remofdelling skils, logistics, process, kitchen mngmnt skills. . I have many volunteer hours under my belt and will do whatever it takes. . Please email me.

I would like to go help Haiti in this catastrophic situation! This country has been through a lot, if anybody out there have more information about volunteer in Haiti I would be glad to hear from you. This country doesn’t have any enough resources to help themselves in this situation. We can help, and I do!

My 22 year old son with aspirations to become a Missionary would love to hear from any mission outreach organizations looking for people to join to go assist in any way and could commit to 2 or more months. A loving heart and a passion to serve.

i would like to go to haiti to help in any way possible if i can save 1 life it will make a difference,i can do a number of things like construction ,heavy equipment operator, cook

This is sad times i’m a 53 yr old male that felt this coming the same day and I really need to help!! I am retired i also possess all kinds of skills, contractor work HAVC, plumbing elc, all building knowledge. basic medical care, CPR, as well as support mentally. PLEASE let me HELP. JW

i too would like to go and help but i have no passport and dont know how much it would cost to get there.i have experience in construction heavy equipment operator and also cook.if i save 1 life it would make a difference

willing to go to Haiti immediately. Am an electrician by trade . Have been to haiti in the past as a volunteer with both medical and dental teams. I have also been a certified volunteer fireman .

Hi Britteny,
Have you received and replies in your inbox?
I also want to volunteer – Let me know if you hear form some organization.

having trouble texting Haiti to 90999. Can you help????

i am going to start a haiti relief effort if anyone can donate please this is the best we can do for now make checks payable to haiti relief effort C/Ojohn panzino 104 greenwood rd staunton va 24401

I am an able bodied male with a desire to help the people of Haiti. I have a background in food services and coordinating service to large groups. If anyone knows of a need for my services, please feel free to contact me as I am currently unemployed and could think of no better way to contribute my time.

My skills are in telecommunication installations. Computer networks configuration. Electrical and electronic wiring skills (1 years with AT&T Bell Labs). I am a Christian and have no time restraints and is familiar with the Haitian culture. Physically and mentally strong to handle the stress of seeing people dying and desparate.

I would like to go out there and help – can be ready on short notice.
anyone who can help me get in contact with NGO`s ??

I am a Nurse Anesthetist with 25 years of experience. I’m looking for a medical team that may need my help.

currently in the Dominican republic. Looking for a team to work with. I am a videographer with a 15 year background in search and rescue, first aid, cpr, ropework, etc. contact me..mitsuko3@gmail.com

AMERICAN AIRLINES is taking doctors and nurses to Haiti for free. Please call 212-697-9767.
good luck!

I am a Registered Nurse. How Can I help people in Haiti? I am currently off work for some few weeks. I can help.

I am a registered nurse. I am currently off work for some few weeks. I can use my nursing skills to help at the time being. how can I help Haiti.

I am currently in Santo Domingo en route to Haiti. I am a videographer with 15 years search and rescue, first air, cpr, ropework, etc skills. Email me at mitsuko3@gmail.com and I can volunteer on the ground now.

I am a General Contractor and, I am willing to travel to Haiti to demo and re-build, Streets, Buildings, Walkways, Shelters, Foundations, Remodeling, Concrete, Plumbing and whatever other services that will be needed to get families back w/ love ones. I have experience w/ repairing cell towers and I have experience as a communication specialist as well. I have my own tools. (Volunteer)

Contact information:
Marvin C. Knapper Jr.
A & Beyond Services
267-323-6757
marvin@andbeyondservices.com

i like to physically help maybe search and rescue; send me a mail.

To my understanding American Airlines is taking doctors and nurses for free. Any volunteers Please call 212-697-9767. Hope this helps all those that are so eager to help. I am one of those but i lack the medical background. all those that can help save lives please respond.

I would love to offer my time and skills in Haiti. I have 10 years experience as a Registered Nurse in the ER/trauma and OR. I am physically fit and available immediately for an open ended period of time.

i am a firefighter in ny trained in urban search in rescue please if u know who i contact to offer my services please someone contact me fbruno1@live.com

I have missionary experience in Mexico. I would like to go in the spring or early summer–any thoughts.

M y background includes volunteer fire fighter, Red Cross Mass Care certified, strong back, not so weak mind. Ready to pitch in.

Background includes volunteer fire fighter, Red Cross Mass Care certified, strong back, not so weak mind. Ready to pitch in.

Background includes volunteer firefighter, Red Cross Mass Care certified and currently own demolition company. Ready to pitch in in any way possible.

I am very interested in going abroad and volunteering in any way possible as long as transportation to and from can be provide. My schedule is more or less wide open as of now. College educated and experienced in a variety of different fields. Please contact me via email at csmicha@hotmail.com Thank you

I’m out of work for 10 months and ready to go anytime if there is a chance for me to go.
I can help them with all of my hand and foot.
Please advice if you know there’s a way beside money.

I CAN GO NOW I SPEAK FRENCH AND CREOLE AND WILL BE ABLE TO HELP I KNOW THE COUNTRY VERRY WELL
PLEASE CONTACT ME
DIMITRYS69@YAHOO.COM

I’ve been out of work for a year and I’m ready to go any time.
If you know there’s a way helping them by hand and foot beside money donation, please advice me. I truly appreciate it.

If you find any replies to any organization please e-mail me at b-clan@live.com.
Thank you.

I can help. I’m able bodied and available immediately. If help is needed, I’m in. Email me.

I am a plastic surgeon in St, louis anyone know where or how I could possibly help

I ANYONE HAS INFORMATION AS TO HOW MEDICAL PERSONEL COULD POSSIBLY HELP PLEASE EMAIL ME AT STEFANCRAIG@SBCGLOBAL.NET

I am a college student ready to take time off this semester (received permission) to help. Please contact me as soon as possible if you can accommodate me.

I want to help just got out of the marines as and have many skills that could be very useful to people down there I have done deployments and also operated Heavy Equipment i have plenty of time on my hands right now and can leave tomorrow just do not know how to go about getting there with a organized group. I have sent what money I can but feel I would be of much more assistance going there to help with the recovery. I have posted all over the net if anyone has any information on organizations going there to help please contact me Imfrom_ny@yahoo.com Thanks.

Please let me know if you are contacted.I am a chef and have alot of experience with a grill and feeding alot of people quickly.I have a passport,and would possibly be willing to quit my job in order to go do this for at least a couple of weeks.

I too would like to go back to my home country and help in anyway that I can even if it means asking my job for an early vacation to be able to go there Im 20 years old and I speak French,English and Creole so if you guys find any organization thats looking for people to go to haiti please send me an email at(mrklebron@yahoo.com)I will pay my way there if thats what it takes to go and provide the help needed

My wife is a registered nures and I am a ticketed plumber with various other trade qualifications.We both have a flexible schedule and would like to donate time to help with rescues and rehabilitation.

My family and I are ready to help. We are willing to do whatever needs to be done. My son and I are strong and want to help with search and rescue efforts to say lives. Our prayers are with them!!
If a team is going or if you know how we can get involved please email me.

I have construction experience, run a kitchen. If anyone has the means I would love to help.

I am willing to leave ASAP to Haiti to volunteer. im a cna and ers driver in virginia and can stay in hatii up to an year. so if you are an legitimate sevice please contact me!

If there is anything I can do I would in a heart beat. I will offer my time & I have totes full of clothes for women & children. All some one has to do is say when & how to.

UPS is sending goods under 50lbs to Haiti for free so the people that want to send goods may want to consider this!

American Airlines is flying nurses for free to Haiti to help. Contact# is 212-697-9767

Hey, im a registered nurse in Kenya and would like to volunteer my services to help the survivors in Haiti, im available anytime if called upon by any organisation offering medical services.My passport is ready.Lets pray for the nation in this time of need.Contact me by mail or phone +254 722 459 477

look at http://ohmhaiti.org/
This organisation is run by James Adams, from Kansas City … James is Haitian, and he and his organisation are committed to prayer and evangelism, primarily in Haiti. He is trying to mount an emergency trip to Haiti …

Megan, where do you live? Would you be interested in putting together a team? Or are you looking for an organization that is already very structured? You sound like a well-prepared nurse, and it’s good that you’re available for a longer period of time. . .do you need an organization that can reimburse you? I guess I mean. . .what’s your financial situation?

I’m willing to give up my time and energy to go help in Haiti, If you have a place for me contact me. I had two years of humanitarian missions. Here is my contact information.
E-mail reoneop@gmail.com
Phone 503-761-2494

I am a trauma therapist and public health professional with extensive crisis response, first aid, disaster psychology and trauma response experience. Have worked in Haiti since 1998; speak Kreyol.

I am a trauma therapist and public health professional with extensive crisis response, disaster psychology, first aid and trauma experience. Have volunteered and worked in Haiti since 1998 and I speak Kreyol. I am a Red Cross Disaster Response Team Member.

Let’s keep religion out of this. These people need help, not another religious crusade. Do it in the name of humanity and respect their religious beliefs.

I can leave NOW. I just need some direction. I don’t have engineering or water treatment experience, but I am a military veteran that is able bodied and can take direction. PLEASE email me: tdhoward76@yahoo.com if I can help.

Hi linda i am also a welfare worker want to help to Hiti;s people bu dont know how………

Hi Brittney,my name is chantelle.. i am also interested should you here of any organization that would take you to go to Haiti please email me on c_giles81@yahoo.com.au ta

HELP ME HELP HAITI

I LIVE HERE IN L.A.
AGE 36 MALE SINGLE NO CHILDREN
I AM STRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I AM WILLING TO DO WHAT EVER IT TAKES TO HELP!!!!!!!!
I WILL MOVE ROCKS!!!!!!!
I CAN INTERPRET FOR MEDICAL HELP
I DO SPEAK THE LOCAL LANGUAGE
I WILL DO ANYTHING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I LIVED IN HAITI FOR TWO AND A HALF YEARS BORN IN THE U.S.
I HAVE MY PASSPORT
I JUST DONT HAVE THE MONEY TO GO AND KEEP UP MY L.A. EXPENSES!
I AM WILLING TO MEET ASAP
IF YOU WANT TO GO VOLUNTEER AND YOU WANT ME TO COME ALONG WE CAN DO THAT AS WELL.
I ALSO HAVE A SISTER WHO I HAVE NEVER MET AND I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT IF SHE IS OK. WE HAVE LOST CONTACT!!!!
THIS IS A CRY FOR HELP TO THOSE WITH THE CAPABILITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
PLEASE HELP ME!!
CALL 323-509-9501 ASK FOR PIERRE
i have copied and pasted this message and sent to many people to save time. no time to waist.

I am a firefighter/paramedic currently employed by Memphis Fire Dept. and can offer assistance in ALS emergency medical care and rescue/disaster relief. I am Hazmat Tech certified and also have experience working in a level one pediatric ER including suturing and casting.

I am currently a registered medical assistant. Just graduated nursing school this week. Have served in the navy as a hospital corpsman for 4 years. I am willing to go and help in any way possible please can you let me know..

Also a chef with time on hands to help. please contact if you hear anything.

ready to go at anytime and pay my own expenses.
certified 1st level first aid and a year of engineering.
ashap90@hotmail.com

I am a trained EMT Specialist health care provider with BLS and CPR skills, I have 3 years experience working on an EMS Ambulance, responding to emergency calls. I want to volunteer my time in Haiti to help out. Please respond to get in contact with me or provide me with more information. I have already registered with the CIDI.

I am ready to go and volunteer in Haiti. I dont have any formal qualifaction however i have worked as a care assistant and got the experiance working with children, please email me if i can be any of help.I am free to go any time.

I am ready to volunteer in Hati. I dont have any formal qualification however i have worked as a care assistant and also have worked experiance with children.Please email me if i can be any of assistance.I am free to go any time.

The only thing that will help is Jesus Christ. On Christ the solid rock I stand all other ground is sinking sand. The country of Haiti is sinking sand because of the sinful practices. They need to see the love of Christ through the people.

Is there any way to volunteer as an orthopedic trauma surgeon? I am sure I could help.

I am a electronic systems specialist, with skills in industrial electronics & electricity (degree), computer tech,communication, HAMS operator,and i am USN Ret. I can leave now if needed for Haiti.

Maybe JC could drop down some bottled water.

I am a retired (very healthy 58 yrs old) male and have no time constraints. My field is in logistics.

I would like to go and help out. I am a heavy equipment operator and I have experience with disaster clean up from Florida hurricanes. I do have a passport but it did expire in July of last year. I am currently unemployed and would really like to help.

how can you say that about the haitian people how are those babies sinners???you best go back and read your bible somemore you should be ashamed of yourself for that blasphamy

this is truly not the time for jokes

Or use his power to dig people out from under their collapsed homes, “The country of Haiti is sinking because of SIn?”, seriously I know you must feel bad when you say something like that, They need help in the name of morality

i too have experience with heavy equipment also i can cook if you find a way let me know i have no time constraints.please let me know johnpanzino@rocketmail.com thanks

Anamald’s posting re: UPS shipping goods for free is erroneous. UPS helps out in other ways (see: http://blog.ups.com/2010/01/13/ups-donates-1-million-to-haitian-relief-%E2%80%93-here%E2%80%99s-how-you-can-help/).

The American Airlines free flight info is incorrect. Please double check all relief efforts for facts and validity

I’m ready to help please
I also want to volunteer – Let me know if you hear form some organization.

I would love to go and help too.I don’t have skills but I could help with a lot especially now that I’m getting lay off.

I can be available for the next few weeks to help with relief efforts. I have been an adventure guide for twenty years, have been trained in search and rescue, advanced first aid, high angle extraction, etc. I also speak French. Please reply if I can be of any assistance. God spead.

I can be available for the next few weeks to provide relief in Haiti. I was an asventure guide for twenty years and have been trained in search and rescue, advanced first aid, high angle rescue, etc and I speak Frernch. Ready on a moments notice. God spead!

I can be available to provide relief in Haiti for the next few weeks. I have been an adventure guide for the last twwenty years and have been trained in search and rescue, advanced first aid, high angle rescue and extraction, etc, etc. I am ready to go on a moments notice. God spead!

Cameron- Time to re-evaluate your religion, I used to be in your shoes. I left the church because my eyes opened widely. Re-Read what you wrote, then cry REAL tears for making God out to be a jerk. The people down there are the same as you and I, just a different location. They bleed, they hurt, they cry, they mourn, they pray, and now they are lost. Please Please Please re-think your thoughts and your heart, for you are truely hurting more people than you could ever imagine

I would also be interested/ available to go in the next few weeks. Please email me with any information: Rgkurt@gmail.com

If anyone has any information to volunteer to go to Haiti please contact me by e-mail at raid3n08@live.com. I am bilingual(spanish,english), I have been part of 2 search groups before and have cpr certifications as well, i also have many other skills i got in school for crime scene technician, My skills are basic but i think helpfull, from searching for missing people to some first aid. I am currently off school and would like to help.

its great to see so many lining up and ready at a moments notice; but is it sufficient to just posting my availability here ?
please share any other resources if anyone knows of.

Hi Lisa. Im the president of a union in Washington DC, and Im interested in taking some people down to help. Please keep in touch with me and let me know what you find. tiffany.duncan@usdoj.gov

You are a sick person for writing such a hateful thing. Keep your thoughts and your religion to yourself before saying anything. What if this happened to your family?

I would really want to got to Haiti to help .I speak basic French and i am
willing to pay my own way there…if anyone is gathering a team please let me know ..i am very interested …my email address is ru_mach@yahoo.com

this is not true. UPS has donated a million dollars towards reflief efforts. However they are not sending items over for free.

I have been Laid off from work and I know I could be of assistance down in Haiti. I just hate sitting here and watching all this doing nothing (I have donated) when I know I could be helping! If there are teams that are going over to help and need more people please contact me! I am not a nurse but I have taken sport Med for 2 years and I know I can be of some help!

cook w passboard in make shift kit experience katrina lake sh biloxi kansas tornado with experience cooked 4 the volunteers can leave to go today call 410 5924849 1000s of hours exp.

i can help over there now my contact is Y.primus@yahoo.com

I’m also an RN – I work Er and also with pediatrics. I really want to go help in Haiti. Please email or call me. I also found that fastaff might be sending nurses. Their email is haiticrisis@fastaff.com I can go asap. !! 303-521-7042.

The cidi website won’t load. I assume from everyone trying to look at it.

Mark

DIS YOU GET ANY ANSWERS ON HOW COULD YOU HELP?

did anyone got a hold of their family in haiti

Are they going to allow people to go later, once the major work is done and it becomes more of a rebuilding process?

I’m in school now and don’t have a lot to send over as far as money goes, but I’d like to volunteer during my Spring Break (second week of March).

I’ve never really done big volunteering before, does anyone know if I’ll be able to?

I’m a Registered Nurse in Texas. I’m looking for an organization to join to volunteer in Haiti. No time constraints. I saw the post about American Airlines but would rather travel as part of a group. Please email me if you have any information.

I’m near Kansas City Stefan Craig… I have SAR (search and rescue) and cadaver dogs and an able strong body… I want to be there… How do I get there… How are people getting there???

So How are you suppose to get any experience in huge international disasters when the CIDI wont take you unless you have experience!!!

peter,i can go today. help me 2 help.equipment operator,driver,cleanRupR,server!

You do need a lot of training to spot and pull people out of rubble. I have worked in disaster relief after the tsunami and whole buildings can come down on people who move the wrong piece of rubble. It is so wonderful to see so many willing to go but be prepared for the dangers of broken glass, rebar , concrete and steel and the smell of decomposing bodies. The first days of a disaster of this magnitude are not easy to stomach, willing or not. Typically the best times for the inexperienced are later, after the dead have been retrieved for their families and the large scale rubble has been cleared. Those who go, please be careful. Listen to those who are incharge, they know what they are doing, and whatever God you believe in, god bless you.

I am a student but i have 2 weeks remaining on my break from school..I am an intercultural studies major and want to go help! Anyone know of who I can contact? I would like to help in anyway: watching kids, passing out supplies, etc.

I am a college student taking the semester off. I’m near Los Angeles and would like to help in any way I can. I am very experienced with computers and also have experience with setting up computer networks. I am also willing to drive trucks or buses or help with rebuilding, anything that is needed. I can pay for my own airfare…please let me know if there is any need/opportunities.

i would like to volunteer, as well. Please reply with site and instructions to do so. Thanks.

I would like go to Haiti and help – i would do absolutely anything. I don’t have volunteer experience but I am strong, good hearted – the right combination…and i speak french. Anything at all.

I Led Search and recovery at the World Trade Center 911
I am a retired FDNY Captain 22yrs
I am a Trauma RN 20yrs
I can leave for Haiti today
I need a ride
6318349549

I am a french-speaking respiratory therapist who has lived in france and africa. My background is emergency room trauma and critical care intervention. I can leave immediately if I can join a team who is allowed to provide services there. I currently reside in Chattanooga TN and can hook up to any part of the country for an exit orientation.

I am also looking to go – I am an RN with ped/trauma 25 years experience,
SOme time in management but also good pt. skills and teaching ability.

I have equipment,constuction,and kitchen knowledge

I am a family medicine physician, physically fit, speak English and Spanish, have done volunteer relief work in Thailand, Cambodia, and Belize, and am currently between jobs. I’m available immediately until March. Please contact me if there is a team going to Haiti that I could be of service to.

Vera and Megan, I can help! I am currently in an LVN program,
and can leave to help! I have experience with ER/DOU/Med Surg.
I would join a team and do anything to help! I have lived in Mexico/Caribbean
for over 10 years and now back in CA in college. Giving back and helping
is my only goal! Contact me….

hi linda and guys. im a nurse, speacilizing in trauma in both peadiatrics and general. i lived in mozambique for sometime in beira doing mission work , helping these people would be an honour, i can leave within a day but have to be back by the 1st feb. im desperate to help.the only problem is im coming from South Africa, are my services needed at all?

I live in the uk but I really want to help the people of Haiti. I have no real specific skills but the pure will power to give a helping hand, please email me if you can give me a push in the right direction, thank you, lyndsey

Ima paramedic in VA and DESPERATE to help in Haiti. I really have the itch to get there and help people! Anyone with info on how I can do that, it would be much appreciated! God Bless you and those desperate in Haiti.

Actually the vast majority of the population is already Christian, so I viewed dennissylvia’s comments as one Christian wanting to help another.

And obviously this is a time for helping… whomever you are, and whomever you’re helping (Jews helping Christians, Christians helping Muslims, Muslims helping people that practice Vodou).

And why not do it in the name of the God you profess to follow. Help is help. It’s needed no matter what, and if it’s in the name of a God, let it be more blessed… and let someone share their beliefs as well. No matter what someones religious beliefs, These people need more than just hands. They need prayers and positive thoughts and encouragement as well…

Hello : I’m 44 year old mail good shape not working now, How can I get there to help just need to get there!!!!!!!! I want to donate my time to try to help save just at least one life!!!!! I’m ready to go NOW

I’m in Kansas City too. Unemployed, and willing to help. Let me know if you find out anything.

My name is Gerald Grable, I am an Heavy Equipment opeator, I would like to volunter my skills and Time to those in Haiti. Praise God for all the brothers and sisters who have come forward to help.

your an idiot

Am available to help in any way. Experienced in all facets of buildings. Can help in many ways for restoration of services.

Iam a fire fighter / Emt and my parents are from Haiti. I speak creole and i would like to help.

I am a trained fire and rescue officer… eleven years medical experience in the U.S. Navy… also Past Emergency Medical Technician, also several years experience in Critical Incident Debriefing. Also, French Language skills. I would love to help on the ground in Haiti, and feel my skills and experience would be well utilized. Please email me if I can help!!!

Shawn Howard

Lets Help Haiti rebuild and the thousands of unemployed, experienced construction workers.
Who do we need to contact?

Type your comment here.i am a cement mason and heavy eqipment operator i feel i could be verry helpfull in the recovery and rebuilding of haiti

I am as well, If you find any information please let me know!

i am a very skilled person wit first aid i worked wit the red cross in haiti for a while and cruza roja in santo domingo, i an a mechanic and i do computer work, speak creole and french english any way i can help them phisicaly is good for me, u can contact me by email.

Hi Tolaras. I was thinking of the same thing. I have access to a large amount of clothing for children and adults. I can send the packages through my husbands military base in MA. However, I am not sure as to where to send them too. The 104th Fighter Wing in Westfield Ma has begun to send volunteers there. If I get some information as to a exact location to possible send such items to I will can contact you.

Did this MORON Mark, that doesn’t even know the difference between your and you’re, just call someone an idiot. Mark, you’ve made it quite clear who the idiot is here. I read and re-read the post you are commenting on and I don’t see anything hateful or disrespectful that would illicit such a pea-brained response as yours. Maybe you should stick to commenting on on your GED study group’s message board, genius.

I will be sending packages through my husband at his base. If you have a base near you maybe you could contact them, or your local American Red Cross. It would be great if we could pull together and send items for them. The 104th Fighter Wing in Westfield Ma has begun sending out volunteer. I am hoping to get a exact mailing address to send items directly. I can keep everyone wishing to donate clothes and such informed if I get a address.

Tiffany:
I am a Sailboat Captain 1st and have many skills. Previously certified EMT, Construction Company owner, Heavy Equipment Operator, Electical, Plumbing ect., Chef, Resque Diver, Mechanic (deisel/gasoline), Generally a Jack of Many trades. I have sailed the Carribean for 16 years but for obvious reasons never ventured into haiti. I do have 5 yrs of french but little practice. Undrstand but speak poorly. Have been to
dominican Rep. Santiago. I helped with the Valcano relief for Monsorat and Would like to contribute.
If someone were to provision and sail in from say USVI of BVI they would be there Quick and have there own quareters and food. Some supplies/cargo could also be brought along. Just an idea. Bring our own supplies and housing.
I could contact Charter Companies in said Islands for a donation of boat time if there were serious interest and some limited funding.
Have myself and Multiskilled crew on standby for imediate departure.
Anyone volunteering boat time speak up.

i want to volunteer in any day care for the homeless children

Who can i talk to or where can i go to put myself to use with this horrible situation?

HI Im Josette Pierre, I would love to volunteer as a translater, Im very flurent in Creol and English, please let me know if I could help, thank you in advance.

I am trying to figure a way to send a industrial barge out of our port in New Orleans from the Mississppi River filled with humanitian supplies that we have here left over from Hurricane Katrina. Tents, Can Food, as well as sanitary supplies for those in need. Any ideas for my task. All are welcome to comment. Good Luck to All in this trying time…..Nanu

I have extensive experience in structural demolation and clean up I am ready to go to haiti please contact me

HI i am airline pilot willing to volunteer my service for as long as needed

I am available to help in Haiti. I have a passport, am able to do what is needed, organized, can direct and do anything needed. Can leave immediately….

Retired General building contractor/engineering contractor . Hands on experience in all phases of costruction . I am a Experienced Equipment operator also. I have also ran and trained Panama Indians in construction in Panama . Also have vast experience in recovery and burial of the decreased . Ready to go immediately

Combat Vietnam Marine Veteran trained in disasters and willing to help. I am retired and should be allowed to go over to help these poor people out. I am looking to come over by myself or go with a group or team of people to assist in whatever manner possible to help the people of Haiti. Please respond – we as Americans should help these people. They need us.

Wouldn’t the world be a better place if people did the right thing just because it’s right, not because of their religious beliefs. Religion is the number one source of hate and war. Just look around the world. And NO, Christians are not the exception to the rule.

I’m a professional mechanical engineer with over 35 years of diverse experience. I can provide my professional services.

I don’t feel bad at all, this is not a time for vodoo, this is time to help and rebuild. This country will be far better off after it gets rebuilt by people and supplies,not smoke and mirrors.

It is not your right, but to think praying is going to do any good instead of real help on the ground, that is quite a joke. And who should judge them for their sins??

i to have intense rescue experience working at ground zerorescue &clean up for 911,thru the us air force does anyone have info on rescue teams or how to sign up to go to haithi? thanks

i want to volunteer in haiti. i’m young and strong and can do anything. i have experience with children, can take care of and feed people, give emotional support. i can leave immediately and stay any length of time. i want to help! please contact me by email.

Tradesman-earthquake Eng construction – Electrical, Instrumentation- water systems & Treatment – Sheet metal smith – passport – hammock -needed hand tools ready ready to go. Some French/ good Spanish

I am in Lansing, MI and I am a Medical Assistant. I know it’s not much but It is something I would love to travel to try to help in Haiti I know its far fetched but I am very serious about it. Please email me and let me know if any one has any information on how to volunteer my time. Thanks!

I would like to volunteer to go to haiti and help. I am a retired millwright and have extensive knowledge in heavy equipment operation and rigging. I have my passport and ready to help

I have a german shepherd search dog and experience w/ helping in crisis, have volunteered extensively w/ the poor, can build, construction worker etc. Ready to go now – out of Phoenix – can go for 3-4 wks. Serious enquiries only

do you think joking is gonna do any good????instead of real help on the ground nobody has the right to judge anyone so in the end the jokes on you…

do you think your children are ready to see dead bodies in the street?people trapped in concreat tombs screaming for help?i dont think its the right time for a family vacation,but thats just my opinion

I will check it out, I am an RN, my husband has exp in crisis, knows construction etc and we have a German Shephard search dog…..How do we get there to help??? Oh yes, and I speak French (pretty good…)

Re; Haiti Relief. My 60 ft. trawler can carry 25 tons of freight, I will donate the use of my boat and my services for the cost of fuel and expenses. Located in Florida.

Oooooh, you told him! (sarcasm) Ultimately, I think you missed his point. He wasn’t joking, he was commenting on the foolishness of interjecting religion into this tragedy. And, if you had read the original comment to which he was referring (which has since been deleted), you might have a clue as to what he was replying to.

I am a nurse rn in nj I want to help. physically i can help these people i just need to get there asap. time is of the essence

Your post is not quite accurate with regard to the religious beliefs in Haiti. …”religion in Haiti has long been a fluid mix of Catholic and Afro-Caribbean spiritual traditions, which for centuries have made the island country a battleground for Western missionaries who view voodoo as devil worship.”

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/pat-robertsons-haiti-comments-shed-light-countrys-religion/story?id=9563274

I wasn’t the one that said they are sinking for their sins and they needed  to be prayed for.I’m the one that says the need real help on the ground and nobody has the right to say they are sinking because of their sins. nobody.

you are too

haiti relief effort inc. is a n.on profit orginazationright now the best we can do is donate whatever we can those people were already very poor if you can donate its haiti relief effort inc.c/ojohnpanzino 104 greenwood rd staunton va 24401 all contributions are tax deductable

Mark, your (notice that I used the word your correctly) posts are so enlightening. It’s nice that you take time from your chronic masturbation to comment. We all look forward to hearing more from you!

FOR RNS TO GO…..http://www.calnurses.org/rnrn/rnrn-form-thanks.html?recordID=42702661&formID=27500353

i didnt say that either and that was in bad taste to say something like that in this situation.i thought you were making a joke about jc dropping bottled water now i understand what you meant was things like that, are what they need.

Im a trained emergency medical tech and with advanced cardiac life support and pediatric advanced life support traning, im also trained on how to start iv and begin an airway (ETT) im willing to volunteer in any rescue team going out to haiti.

yes i do have a clue now as to what he meant.at first i thought he was making a joke of the situation,what he really was conveying is that things like bottled water and stuff is what is really needed

I just came across an organization that is seeking the help of medical professionals. Their website is PIH.org and you should contact them at the following email addy if you are an experienced medical professional:

healthvolunteer@pih.org

and include the following information:

-Your occupation, any specialization and years of experience (eg. MD, trauma surgeon, 10 years)

-Date when you are available to go and length of time you are able to stay.

-If you speak Haitian, Creole or French

-Details of emergency, post-catastrophe experience

-Details of overseas experience
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I hope this contact helps. I do not have a medical background, but am a 29 year old, able bodied male with experience in construction work, so if you come across any organizations that are accepting people of my description please feel free to reach out to me at this address kr915@nyu.edu

Thank You,

I am Marie, a FNP and is willing to go now to Haiti, my own country to help – I do not have any money nor goods to send, but I’ve lived in Haiti for 25 years and been through many hurricanes – can help if you need help.

I wish we could all go there and help instead of talking about it,those poor people,I just want to cry.

FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGIST – IF NEEDED CONTACT 780-935-5615- PREVIOUSLY WITH UN COMMISSION OF EXPERTS RWANDA/BOSNIA. WILL ASSIST IF NEEDED TO IDENT REMAINS.

I’m available to help out in anything that is needed. Please let me know. I’d love to help. My mother went through a terrible earthquake when she was younger. I can imagine what the people of Haiti are going through.

i called american airlines and they said it isnt true that they are flying nurses for free and the number is always busy

I don’t have money to donate and i would like to physically help (volunteer) if any one knows any information how to do this it would be great….contact me at myspace.com/derekjeast

i am a policeman and a voluteer fire fighter. i am willing to go and help as needed . please let me know if you need any help

Hi there

I am also a registered nurse with 8 years critical care skills, I am also willing to go. Where you able to find out any information? Who do I need o contact?

Thanks Andrea

dennissylivia You are an angel, we too would like to help. My husband and I own a small reno company and would love go with you to help. Please if you get a response from anyone let me know. Mel

most of them are Christians you idiot!

Again- most of them are Christians – with only a small % that practices voodooism…there is a (Christian) church at almost every major corner in Port-au-Prince…again you are indirectly trying to insult this nation….you are an idiot!

I have no experience in trauma but I am willing to do anything to help. I am certified in first aid and CPR and have no time constraints. I know that isn’t much but I want to help and I have no money to donate. All I have is a willingness to do anything needed and the time to do it. I can leave on a minutes notice.

i am fluent in both Creole and English, so i am wondering if there is any organization out there looking for creole speaking Haitian to help out in translating and traveling to Haiti please contact me at 561-278-6934. THANK YOU very much, i am overwhelmed by the whole situation, i cant sleep at night so please anybody knowing any organization let me know.

Any information of volunteering to go to Haiti.. email me… I can frame, and I know basic construction, and some survival skills.. I would like to go and help..

Neil

Do your research jackass! Most of the country practices a mix of Christianity and voodoo. I respect that. You obviously can’t accept it. I don’t accept religious zealots that think their religion is superior to another. Sounds to me like you are one of them. Your ignorance is amusing. “Roman Catholicism is the official religion of Haiti, but voodoo may be considered the country’s national religion. The majority of Haitians believe in and practice at least some aspects of voodoo. Most voodooists believe that their religion can coexist with Catholicism.” Google “Haiti Religion” and choose whatever site you want/think is credible. The fact is that Christians have sent missionaries to Haiti for decades for just this reason. They want to convert them to “pure” christian’s without their devil voodoo. So…. who’s the idiot???? I’d say the dumbass that ran his mouth without knowing the facts.

I misspelllll thhhinnggs all the time! I have a GED – I also hold a Bachelor of Engineering thanks to the Montgomery GI Bill! I have one Infantry OEF tour in Afghanistan and served during Desert Storm……I have seen shiiit that will make you crap your Head right outta your arsehole!!! I believe in GOD! By no means am I a Holy Roller! Most of these wonerful Haitians believe in GOD to! ohh, sorry I meant “too”…I forgot we are being measured on our spelling and not our sympothy tonight! Anyways, just my 2 cents over Jon the Genius’s above post! God Bless Haiti!

Why do you think there is a church on every corner???? Idiot!

Here’s are some even better search words “haiti christian missionaries voodoo.” Idiot!

I am willing to go there and help, please contact me by email as soon as possible, I will leave whenever there is an opportunity.

It is a very small small amount of Voodooists(or even non-believers for that matter) compared to Christians……I grew up with Haitians in South Florida, been to Haiti once, been stationed around the world, and I have never seen a Nationality that has even close to the amount of Christians Per capita than they do!

Did you miss the part about how the majority of Haitians practice a mixture of Christianity and voodooism. If you look back to my original post, all I asked for is that there religious beliefs be respected. And that a disaster such as this doesn’t turn into feeding frenzy for missionaries. How that makes me an idiot, I’m not sure. Enlighten me.

This is not the place or time for bickering stop embarrassing yourselves and have some respect. If ppl want to help thats a good thing whatever their motives are

And since you think this info. is so pertinent to our conversation; I grew up in the Army. My father retired when I was 24. I too am an Army veteran. I was wounded by an IED in Iraq that cost me my left foot and 2 of my best friends. I too have traveled and lived around the world. I too have seen things that wake me in the middle of the night in a cold sweat. But, none of that has anything to do with my original post about keeping religion out of the humanitarian relief effort.

If you are a health professional interested in volunteering, please send an email to volunteer@pih.org with information on your credentials, language capabilities (Haitian Creole or French desired), availability, and contact information.”
http://pih.org/inforesources/news/Haiti_Earthquake.html#volunteer
http://www.cidi.org/incident/haiti-10a/

If I didn’t have a torn rotator cuff in my shoulder I would definitely go. I’m a formerly trained Medical Assistant. Haven’t worked in the field in quite some time, however I remember A LOT.

If the U.S. plans on bringing refugees to the States I would be more than happy to open my home to at least 2 families. If anyone hears about this be of need please let me know.

http://www.cidi.org/incident/haiti-10a/

maybe we are the same- ?? suffering from a little POST-MORTEM DEPRESSION from my 11C days…so couldn’t tell you for sure! but, at least I havent found my but-buddy on this site. We know you don’t believe in god cause your a flammer! I cant help it that you like hairy sweaty buttocks! Ohh- did I spell that right? I am sure you are the expert in that field! And what’s with the Ranger cracks? Did you learn you Gay ways in the Navy??!!!! It’s either that, or you only wished you could be INFANTRY!

I am also a registered nurse with 12 yrs med/surg. experience and would like to go assist in Haiti. I have been looking all day for some where to volunteer, but haven’t found a site. To make things worse, I am also a military nurse and I thought they would be utilizing us, but I have seen no word nor can I find anywhere where the military is taking volunteers. I served in Iraq and would like to help here as well. Please let me know if any of you find any information that could be helpful.

To those with a medical background, I found this at http://www.reliefweb.int

If you are a health professional interested in volunteering, please send an email to volunteer@pih.org with information on your credentials, language capabilities (Haitian Creole or French desired), availability, and contact information. We will provide more logistical information in the upcoming days.

Nice intelligent reply Mark. You have been defeated. Go take your meds.

must not have been 11 series then- rarely rode a Hummer…..All we did was hump and Jump out of Bagram! sorry about your leg! I take back the gay stuff then! No physical injuries here! 40 and retired,,,,,yes I said 40! Thak You GOD!

I AM READY TO GO RIGHT NOW! I AM A U.S.ARMY VETERAN. IF I COULD GET A HOP TO HAITI. I A WILLING TO DROP EVERYTHING AND GO NOW.

I’m going to assume your PTSD is the reason you choose to post the unnecessary things you did. I don’t hold grudges. I too have PTSD and struggle with it daily. I have to admit, it was pretty funny that you reverted to such an outrageous tirade about me being gay. I’ll have to show that to my wife. I believe in God, but I am staunchly against any attempts to convert people to ones religion. That’s it. I don’t have a problem with Haitians or any other group/race/country. It is sad that their poverty is being used as leverage against them to convert them to Christianity. i.e. We’ll build you a clean water well, but we’re only doing it because we want to convert you. That’s not the Christian way that I follow. Shouldn’t we, as Christians, do theses things for the less fortunate without the expectation of anything in return?

19D by the way. Cavalry Scout.

hey

My name is Lary Budnick I own Strawberry Fields Inc, managing Mobile food ops to feed the the masses at events for 30,000 to 100,000 is what I do.
Get me the equipment, the supplies, and some staff and we’ll get these people fed.I have my peeps too, they’ll go

And by convert to Christians, I mean convert to “pure” Christians. Missionaries are attempting to eliminate their Voodoo beliefs that they have combined with the Christian beliefs that they have already adopted from missionaries. Let them practice what they want and respect their spiritual choices. That’s all I’ve been saying.

Speak your mind Clement1.

Equipment operator 22yr experince, Cat/Hitachi/John Deere/Kobelco, Excavator with thumb and without. Backhoe 4 stick and 2, Commercial Driver Liscense Demolition and Deconstruction experience. Physical Card. First Aid CPR Training Supervisor Crew Management experience

I would like to go to Haiti for help but I got no skills.
please let me know if you need a person like me.

My girlfriend and I recently completed an EMT program (have not taken the national test yet), we’ve been volunteer fire fighters in our local community for three plus years and would love to volunteer in Haiti.

i am medical doctor,want to work as volunteer in haiti if any one want to use me i am available.

Please also keep me informed as I would also like to go aout and help. Many thnaks Pam

I am also a nurse in PA and i am trying to get to haiti as well. i have family that has ties with some celebrities and i am going to see if they are seting up any funding to get volunteers there. if anyone finds any information about mission trips please let me know and i will post if i find anything as well

Reired 55 yo male willing to volunteer in Haiti for unspecified time period. Law Enforcement/Corrections career with aviation experiance from active Army and National Guard.

I am currently radiographer and work at a trauma hospital. i also helped on 9/11and I am willing to go down at any time and for any time period to help haiti. any information please contact me

no it’s true, my local ups has made announcements and has a flyer inside saying that they will ship up to 50lbs

how do i donation some cloes to the poeple there r u guys giving free shiping
and where is the adress for the location for where to ship the package too?

FYI- the center for disaster information linked above, cidi.org
The registration page is broken I’ve been trying to use it with firefox and IE.

I have found this link through the DEC website. UK organisation arranging team to go out to Haiti – looking for specific skills and fluent French speakers only.
http://www.alertnet.org/thepeople/jobs/126349743935.htm

I am a contract corporate pilot that is bilingual English and French I am sure I could be of use translating as Creole is a dialect of French.I am in Stuart Florida and ready to help in any way feasable

http://www.volunteerabroad.com/Haiti.cfm

Check that website to help Haiti in many ways as a Volunteer let me know if this helps.

You people are like children…tit for tat

i am in construction and have experience with heavy equiptment, i have worked as a ground crew for major airlines, and i was also was in law enforcment and voulenteered for duty for the katrina hurricane. I have experience in large scale disasters and have been trying to find a organization sending voulenteers but cannt seem to find one. if anyone knows of one please let me know. i am between projects and can leave today and can stay for a week or a couple of months.

Do you require uk volunteers on the ground?

Thanks for the information

i wud like to volunteer..i am medical graduate from india.but i dont hav licence to work in usa. i am eagerly to help whatever i can.. plz include me..
for this moment i am praying For them to get rid of this painful situation..

God bless haitians!!!

I’m an urban planner with disaster relief experience from Katrina and a Katrina survivor. I have had first aid and rescue training, in great health and ready to go. Please contact me if I can help!

I am 57, female, free to help in anyway possible. I learn quickly. I have no professional training, but would be a great help. I love children and I know I am meant to be there to help. Please allow me to do this.
Thank you

I am an EMT with a very flexible schedule, and I would like to volunteer my time in Haiti. Please contact me with further details as to what is required of a volunteer. Thank you. Looking forward to hearing from you.

I haven’t found anything out yet y’all, but I am working fervently to get information of any type. It seems as though they are holding off on sending large groups of workers until they’re sure exactly what they need, and have the resources available to care for said workers. As soon as I find out something, or if anybody else has success, I’ll post it on here.emilyab

i am a construction professional looking to go to haiti to rebuild. does anyone know how i can volunteer?

I do NOT have a passport. Can I still help as a volunteer in Haiti?

Chef with time available=that is me. Please contact, i am in miami, very experienced.
Jeff

A 14 year Veteran (Hon), I am an a U.S. Army trained heavy equipment operator, Medical X-ray Tech, EMT, who lived in Haiti in 1973 doing medical Cancer Care development for more than 7 months at the St. Francois DeSalle Hospital. I learned to speak French Creole and completed the mission with local help. I have done similar developmental projects in Tanzania, and Liberia. I was assigned to the St. Thomas VI ARNG command as NCOIC during Hurricane Hugo relief operations for 5 months. I have good health and am able and available to travel now to help. Awaiting contacts of serious interest.

I am a heavy equipment operator and mechanic. I also know how to drive a truck. I can frame up buildings and know a lot about construction. I would be willing to go to Haiti and help with relief efforts. Please feel free to contact me at jke.jr(at)hotmail

i am reading this crap, yes crap. i am a christian and looked at this site in order to fly down and help. i think i will look elsewhere. i have never witnessed such self absorbed bullshit. i think God is in a better position to ask why isnt anything being done in Jesus’ name than someone who has the misinformation about religion being the number one source of hate and war. if one was to add up all the deaths in religious fought wars, ( we are not talking oil here ) throughout history you come up with about 350,000. stalin and hitler, two athiest, killed over 3 million. givin that, yes go in the name of Jesus and help. go in the name of humanity and help. go in the name of Budah, mother earth space aliens whatever? do something besides use this forum to argue egos with each other. i will go. it will not be in any way an association of this forum.

im willing to go if there is anything i can do..i cannot donate money as i am unemployed but am willing to donate labor…currently in north carolina..what can i do?

Social worker w/ experience in crisis intervention. Trained as an Emergency Medical Technician. Extensive carpentry & construction experience. Willing to go at a moments notice.

I have found a website that registers volunteers for disaster relief. http://www.usaid.gov/locations/latin_america_caribbean/country/haiti/eq/cidi_offers.html
This site is administered by the US government and they give out the information to contractors and aid groups.

I was in new orleans for post katrina, and galveston for post Ike disaster relief. Im a diesel mechanic with welding skills and desperately want to goto haiti and help out. Please contact me back if you can help me. 910 546 0045 Adam.

I am a contractor and retired military combat engineer, I can go in a second to help with clearing of debris and rebuilding afterward. Let me know if I can help.

I want to go help the people of Haiti recover I have alot to offer

Well you would be the idiot if you did not read the post I was replying  to(that was removed after I replied to it)  that said they are sinking because of their sins and all we could do is pray for them.

The world probably would be a better place if people were intrinsically moral and altruistic. But it’s naive to expect that. Me, I also want to help “in the name of Jesus.” Not as a means of proselytizing but because my religion contains only 2 hard and fast laws, one of which is obeyed by the act of helping out another human being, the other of which is obeyed by doing so “in the name of” my God.

Religion isn’t the source of hate and war, human nature is. Religion is simply used by those who would wage war as a means to justify the hate and violence that they intrinsically desire. When war is carried out in the name of God, the warrior has lost sight of God, if they ever had it to begin with.

That said, I wish I could find a way to get down there and lend some labor. I don’t have relevant skills but I do have two hands, and the money to fly myself in if a commercial flight were available.

I have extensive experience in the shipping business and am now retired.
I would be happy to provide logistic assistance for the major effort required to distribute the wave of relief heading to Haiti.
I will provide a resume if required.

Tom Brophy
Chemainus, BC

People. Shut up. STOP criticizing. Any help is help. Whether it’s prayer, moral support, counseling, medical assistance, food, shelter, clothing, re-storing towns, whatever it is, it’s all needed. If you’re not helping at all, then don’t complain or criticize. I’d like to see half of you out in Haiti doing work instead of cracking jokes or taking this lightly.

I will love to Volunteer t help them rebuilt

I want to go and help the people in Haiti. Are there any relief trips being planned? I want to rebuild the community and work with the people. I want nothing more than to help these people who are suffering so much. I am 17 and I know I have a very slim chance of going but I am determined. Does anyone know of any organizations which are planning trips to include the public? Anything helps!

I’m an EMT in California and would like to help out in Haiti. Where can I sign up? I’m sure they can use all the medical help they can get.

I will help Haiti in any way, this contry is all I am living for, feel so bad that I am seeting here when some people need help overthere. I am sure the Canadian are doing a great job there, but I think more hands you have the job will be done faster and it will be easier. I will like to help.

I am not religious, but you God-haters probably would not be so vociferous if our mason-friend were going in the name of allah. Problem: You think you are intellectuals. How about shutting up and getting down to Haiti instead of letting your”intellectual” little fingers work themselves to their effeminate little bones.

10 yrs ex canadian regular forces cook req;s means of transport too & from haiti. anyone interested in my services in any way of relief please contact.living 1 hr north of ottawa canada next to canadian forces base petawawa.

I would like to help on the ground. I have 10year experience in peace missions,conflict resolution,negotiating as well as operations organizing.the only downturn is that I do not speak French.if any organization needs my profile contact me

i have experience in Peace missions with UN osce and IOM,mainly conflict resolution,negotiations and operations organizing.would like to help if not knowing French is not an obstacle

I’m in Virginia (US) I will like to volunter to help our brothers and sisters in Haiti, I’m a Surgical Technician and I have a lots of experiencie working with children.

Hey id like to help over in Haiti. Im a firefighter i thought i could go and help those in need. To help search for the missing and heal the injured.

Dennis go for it! Regardless of what anyone else says we carry the most important message that has or ever will be; the Gospel. We are the light and hope of the world and the only way people are going to truly see that is if we go out to them as we are commanded.

As for the rest of the conversation…. Let me just say that prayer is powerful. If you dont believe in God and dont pray thats fine, im not here to condemn or even try to convert you. For believers though…. PRAY! But dont use it as an excuse to not take action like we so often do. God puts situations in front of us for a reason, and that is to act! Does that mean you have to get on the next flight over there? No, but we all have some way to contribute.

1 John 3:17If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? 18Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.

And James 2:14What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? 17In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.

In Christ
-Justin Bernsten

I am in Birmingham UK, speak fluent French, while I have no specific skills, I am very capable graduate (music maths) have studied plumbing for a year. I would like to help. I am prepared to pay for own flight and take time off work.

How can I volinteer my Nursing skills to assit the relief effort in Haiti

I also have no real skills but two hands and funds available to get there.I can learn new skills to be able to help better,ill do anything to help Im 59 years old or young but I know I could be usefull

Hello my name is Brian Collins. I was a Loma Prieta Earthquake victim in Santa Cruz, CA and a Hurricane Katrina victim in New Orleans and I really share the pain of the people in Haiti. I want to be there personally to help assist in the efforts of humanitarian services. Please allow mw to get there to help with all my sincerity. I promise that by the time I’m done, the people of Haiti would see life different in terms of hope and prosperity. Thank You!

Seriously, I would like to find out how I could volunteer in Haiti. I am not a nurse or a handyman/woman but I would love to help out however I could …. with the children? with giving people in the hospitals water? or helping feed people who are too ill to feed themselves? I am perfectly capable of these things and just wish I knew where to go to volunteer to fly over there and help.

Hi, I am currently pulling together some updates and essential info on volunteering in Haiti … the info has been gathered by volunteers who volunteered in the Pakistan / Kashmir earthquake of 2005.

The site contains some key background info and resources for volunteering in earthquakes and disasters – http://www.thevolunteerstent.org/volunteer-in-haiti/

I’m an RN from Northern KY who wants to help in Haiti.

I feel impelled to engage in the efforts, and am offering my skills in the building trade commercial/residential to any organization looking to rebuild Haiti and it’s communities..Resume upon request..”I sincerely would like to help”.!!

I am law student in Ft Lauderdale, speak college French, and am a native Spanish speaker. If I can help now or down the line please contact me at the email address submitted

Sincerely,
Harry

If you keep religion out of it then why bother with humanity, humanity is nothing without religion……you need to recheck your compass soldier….and stop putting in your 2 cents about keeping religion out of it…..

While there can be no religion without humanity, humanity can certainly exist without religion. This soldier’s compass is just fine, and so are his facts. You might need to check your facts, or do you even have any? If so, please share them. Your hypocrisy is humorous. Telling someone else not to add their two cents at the same time you are adding your two cents. Nice. After that post I’m positive you can’t even grasp the point of my post. You actually proved my point when you said “If you keep religion out of it then why bother with humanity.” It’s this type of thought that is the problem. People don’t want to do anything for anyone else unless they are motivated by religion. Maybe you should join a discussion on the 700 Club/Pat Robertson website.

Great post James! A rare thought provoking one with some excellent points. And you were able to refrain from hurling insults. In my original post I put let’s keep religion out of this. But, after reading your post, I should have said, let’s not use this tragedy as a way of trying to change the religious beliefs of Haitian’s. To not do something in the name of one’s God is certainly not what I intended in my post, but looking at it, it came across that way. It’s the disrespect for their culture and religion, that always arises during tragedies that I am opposed to. Thanks for posting. I know it wasn’t directed at me, but I still enjoyed it.

you know at first i was like hell yea the usa will help haiti,but every nite on cnn i dont see anything good happening at all the uss comfort just pulled out of port today out of baltimore md.its a hospital ship,it shoulda been there already.i read on here and everywhere people wanting to go help but nobodys trying to get these people there lets get all these people willing to volunteer to help on the ground there and get these people the help they need.i have all kinds of experience but no one is calling john panzino 540-448-6784

you know at first i was like hell yea the usa will help out,but everynight on cnn i dont see anything good happening at all just misery and suffering.only today the uss comfort pulled out of port today from baltimore md,it should have been there.all these people want to go and volunteer but nobody wants to help get these people on the groundthe uss comfort is a hospital ship.i have alot of experience someone help me get there john panzino 540-448-6784

i went and paid the legal fees to become a non profit orginazation to help these people god knows they need it HAITI RELIEF EFFORT INC.C/O JOHN PANZINO 104 GREENWOOD RD STAUNTON VA 24401

I’ll be in Haiti on Weds or Thurs. Flying into the Dominican Republic and taking a bus to Port Au Prince. Luckily I will have all of my provisions (Food, water, tent, etc.) waiting for me thanks to friends of friends in the Peace Corp. DO NOT make the trip unless you can sustain yourself while you are there. If you arrive without your own supply of food and water and no tent you will only be another one of those in need and will essentially be hindering the relief effort. Good luck to all in their efforts.

i couldnt agree more but you know as i watch the news it sickens me that all these people are willing to go to do anything humanly possible to save even 1 life i have lots of experience but no means to get there.it hurts to feel this helpless.

I EXPECT TO CONTRIBUTE IN THIS PARTICULAR DISASTER BY SERVING AS A TRANSLATER. TO BE ON CALL AT ALL TIMES WITH THE DOCTORS AND ENTIRE MEDICAL TEAM. MY CAREER CHOICE AS A RESTAURANT MANAGER REQUIRES ME TO BE SERVSAFE AND CRP CERTIFIED. THEREFORE, I WILL PREPARE SAFE AND GREAT TASTING MEALS FOR THE PEOPLE OF HAITI WITHOUT HESITATION. I WILL DELIVER FOOD, CLEAN CLOTHES AND ALL OTHER SUPPLIES. I WILL COMFORT THE CHILDREN & ADULTS ALIKE WTIH MY NATURAL WARMTH AND AFFECTION. I WILL FOLLOW DIRECTIONS AS TO WHATEVER MAY BE REQUIRED OF ME TO ASSIST MY PEOPLE IN THIS TERRIFYING SITUATION. I WILL POUR OUT MY HEART WHILE KNOWING THAT IT IS MY HONOR AND PRIVELEDGE TO SERVE.

I am a 17 year old also, a female. I went on a missions trip to Haiti last april and my heart is breaking for i don’t know if the friends i made there are okay. I have a break coming up in february and then i would be willing to postpone college for a year in order to help the people i have grown to love. If anyone knows how i can help please let me know. I do not have a whole lot of experience other than last april but am willing to offer anything i have. thanks.

I am 17 years old and would love to go too. Please let me know how.

Donate to the RED CROSS!

I’m seventeen, and I don’t believe anyone is ready to see dead bodies in the street. That’s not the point, the point is that we are willing to help those who need it.

Dave, please check out Partners for Health, run by Dr. Paul Farmer, who is very well know in the field of international health (Bill Gates listens to him for advice on the subject). His organization has been working in Haiti for several decades and is currently looking for orthopedic surgeons, trauma surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, OR nurses, post-op nurses, and surgical technician. They are also looking for pilots with private planes to fly in there. See this link for more:

http://standwithhaiti.org/haiti/news-entry/how-you-can-help-volunteer-and-donate-supplies/

Dennis,

Thank you for offering your kindness help rebuild my mother land, the place that no longer stores my childhood memories. I am suggesting that you post this message on the CNN Blog and they will contact you.

Again, thank you.

I also am willing to postpone college also if there is anyway I can get down there, I’ll do it. I have experience with mission trips in Mexico and costa rica, I would love to help in anyway I can.

I am a Medical Assistant in Tampa Florida. I want to know where or which web site can I go so I can apply as volunteer. I really want to help physically all those people in needs. Please replay back. God bless.

Me too, please let me know if you hear of anything.

I am a nurse …i would like to help too

if they let you volunteer like this let me know because this is what me and my boyfriend want to do this.

I want to volunteer and help in any way possible! I wanto to work on ground zero, how can i do this i read that thered cross is not accepting volunteers??

Rather than give $ to charity, would prefer to fund/and or organize a group of folks to go to Haiti to help (seems many of you on this post are ready, willing and able). Flying seems too slow and may not be able to land at congested airport. Open to suggestions on how we get there. From Miami it’s hundreds of miles on a boat. For those who don’t have travel $, perhaps we all meet up one destination (thru carpool, bus, etc.) and determine port? Suggestions, please! Passport is required for Haiti, btw.

I am a 23 year old college graduate with a lot of community service and volunteering in hospital experience. I am physically strong to do manual labor, very experienced working with and fixing electronics, especially computers, networks, cellphones, and etc. I have also volunteered in Bam (Iran) working with the Red Crescent volunteers. I am even willing to pay for some expenses for traveling to Haiti if you have a low budget. Please email me, I am ready to go, and I am free for 3 months to help my Haitian brothers and sisters.

i would like to volunteer also, we should stay in contact, to see how we can help and encourage my friends and family.

I am trained to cook and sterilize water in solar cookers used in relief response. Does anyone have a suggestion which organization to connect with?

if you guys are serious i would like to go to haitian to lend out a helping hand i speak crelo fluently im of haitian descent and very quick and would not mind helping in hospitals or helping in

well 17 my friend is alot different then 15 yrs old

I fully appreciate that with such unbelievable strains on an already deteriorating infrastructure, the associated risks, and the need to be concise in any relief action all aid agencies will be very selective of the individuals they are prepared to place in Haiti. All actions and individuals need to be effective and beneficial to the relief efforts, and therefore accepting volunteers is generally unlikely.

However that said I would still like to be able to offer my help. I am from the UK and currently volunteering in Sri Lanka on a number of projects including Teaching, Conservation, and the Environment. I have over a decades experience of management, and have co-ordinated teams of up to 500 employees with a broad skill base, and I have managed several different projects during this time. I have a degree in Architecture, and am suitably flexible that I can relocated at very short notice and available for at least several months if required. I have recently decided to change my career path to Project Management for charity organisations abroad and expected to start looking for roles later in the year, when finished with my work here.

It appears that it would be more appropriate to start looking now. I want to help, and I have a lot to offer any suggestions would be welcome.

Alan, 1) How long will it take your trawler to arrive Haiti and/or Dominion Republic? 2) How much prep time would you need? 3) How many people can you transport down?

Because of my religious beliefs I do whats right for humanity. Don’t knock people for doing whats rights period!

Thanks Josh. Just replied to Alan Brugger’s post. He has a 60ft trawler w/50 ton capability. Can depart from Miami. Donating his boat/services in xchange for fuel/expenses. I will see if if he and I can work something out. Will keep you posted.

I want to volunteer as well i’m ready to go now please let me know if you figure anything out. i have a passport and can leave as soon as possible!

Hi Kat,

I would like to be a part of the team and go over to help in any way possible. We are short o funds but we are willing to do what ever it takes.

i Want to help out to i don;t have alot of money but i want to help. I am a medical assistant and nursing student. I am up to anything and feel these beautiful people need out help please keep me informed

Kat , I also want and have applied to go to Haiti to help , but going without a plan may be difficult . Please do not misunderstand me,what you wanting to do is wonderful . Would you be going in planning on working with a reief effort team or on your own ?
I have vast experience in training/managing construction crews in Panama . I have also been involved in many forest fire diasters here in the states and have been in charge on Emergency repairs of Homes. I have experience in Hospital and School repair and construction too . I also have direct experience in the recovery and burial of the deceased.

I want to help as a volunteer on the ground. I am a therapist and nearly finished with a Masters in Counseling. Work with those suffering PTSD. ALso I am strong, I spent half a year in New Orleans not only removing bodies and seeing the saddest most horrible sights. I rebuilt homes and a CHurch, tore down walls and cleaned out houses that were under water for 3 weeks in St Bernard’s Perish. I don’t have much money but being there I could do much good. I also speak French. Keily Smith 402-326-8831 Count me in if you are able to get something going.

Allen, researching a I am seraching to see if there is a relief effort we could piggyback on, or if we go on our own (i.e, take advantage of an experienced captain w/boat to donate). Relief group would be ideal, of course. Doing on our own would require determining obstacles in enroute.

Found this website for RN’s. They are looking for 1,500 nurses to send to Haiti. Not sure if they are filled to capacity by now or not. http://www.nationalnursesunited.org/

I would like to volunteer my time to help in Haiti. I am a First Aid, Self Aid, Survival and CPR instructor. I also have worked as an OSHA Manager with the USPS. I can drive forklifts. I also am a retired Manager of Administration from the USAF. Is it possible for me to catch a plane that is going to Haiti? I am not able to afford transportation since my wife has lost her employment. Please call me at 651-775-6050 (Apple Valley, MN).

i would love to volunteer, and am extremely interested, please keep me posted if there is any way we can make this happen

Me and my girlfriend are very interested as well and giving money is in my mind not the best way that we can help. Also about skilled people…..I think the average person that is fit and able should get there to help those that are not getting the help they need. So I hope to see this go somewhere and look forward to see what comes of this.

one more thing, my girlfriend is fluent in french and english and is a child and youth worker, I’m in school to become a MP and very fit. I’m 30 and she is 26.

i love love to go and help out. I am an EMT with ACLS, BCLS, PALS, and ABLS. Single, no kids so its easy for me to leave

I am so happy to hear your remarks Guercine. I will gladly help you cook. As a Haitian-American, my heart is heavy. I dontated money, but it’s not enough. I would love to help via volunteering. Please keep me posted. Thank you

Hello Capt. Mills, we’re you able to find a charter company that would donate boat time? I am interested in how to fund some volunteers to help out. Unfortunately, it appears most of the people on this site willing to help may not be close to USVI or BVI. Any charters closer to the U.S? Thank you in advance for any assistance/suggestions you can provide.

I’m new to the whole volunteering scene and would like to help out as much as I possible can. After Hurricane Katrina, I said I wanted to go to New Orleans and help. However, I never was able to go. So, I’m making it a personal goal this year to help and I want to start in Haiti. I’m a welder by trade want to contribute to the rebuilding of Haiti through this trade if possible. I have lots of questions to ask and seeking some answers and advice. For instance: Is it possible to go to Haiti and help them rebuild and construct new buildings? Do I need to be a certified welder to do so? Can I volunteer as a welder?

I would like to volunteer in Haiti, however I don’t know who to talk to. Can anyone please give me advice on where to start this process?

If there is anyway I can go to Haiti to help out, would someone reply to so I can do so. I have experience in construction and network communication. I also help out for Katrina for 2 months.

i have sent money to the red cross thru the text 90999 so it will be
available faster

kat, i have been searching and searching for someway to help I would go in a heartbeat but have no$$ to travel although if I had a project to go on I could get it quickly. I am not certified or degree in anything but only takes one day to get cpr certs here. I do have construction and restaurant experiences and have done other volunteer projects so have some idea of how things work. If you know of anything for me to be able to help with please let me know.

I AM ALSO IN FLORIDA AND CAN GET TO MIAMI IN A FEW HOURS please let me know when and where and what i need to do I can bring my own tools as well

i have construction & paint experience just to begin with so if you need me…

ALL: the following website is worth checking out. It lists organizations SEEKING VOLUNTEERS to go to Haiti and assist with relief efforts:
http://www.tonic.com/article/how-to-volunteer-in-haiti/

I would alsooo love to go. keep it updated. i could get up the $ and everything too

I spent 8 years in the US Army as a Chaplain Assistant. I have basic medical skills (IV’s, etc), counseling skills, security skills with combat deployments. I want to go help in Haiti. Anyone know how to make that a possibility?

I am a French citizen leaving in Milwaukee, WI, USA. I have heard news reports about the need for French translators to assist doctors/surgeons in Haiti. While I am not medically trained, I work in the healthcare imaging space and would like to learn about the ways I can help from Milwaukee or in Haiti.

I would like to help: I am a retired Army LVN and ahospital administrator if I can help?

I am a French citizen leaving in Milwaukee, WI, USA. I have heard news reports mention the need for french speaking translators to assist doctors & surgeons in Haiti. I would be happy to help. Which organization should I connect with ? Thanks.

i will volunteer personally. I have many skills that would help these folks.

i want to help but have no skills or money but im fit and have construction experience i would gladly go with out of doubt but need more info how to get there

I am a volunteer, been doing it for quite some time now. I love doing it because it give me great joy helping others.

Hello, my name is Alain Ramirez, would like to contribute to Haiti’s relief in the Medical facilities. Recently graduated as Surgical Technologist from Miami, Florida. I do wish to use my skills and knowledge if needed for Medical attention and work among Doctors & Surgeons in need of assistance with also the ability to speak fluent Spanish, French & English. Thank you

You can keep it all in perspective…as long as the message, agenda and protocol is evident, and religion heals and comforts, and against that crusade as you mention, is being bias, and not looking at the total reformation and collective goal for helping those in need.

i am trying to go to haiti also and help but have no $. i’m not sure if i should post an add on craigslist for someone to send me, or if i should just go to a church or red cross and see what they can do for me.

I am a master carpenter who would like to travel to Haiti and help in anyway I can be of use. I can’t sit by and watch when so much is needed. I am not financially able to contribute at this time as the economic state has rendered me financially strained. I would donate my time and services in exchange for transportation. food, and lodging. I can sleep in a tent and work around the clock if need be. Please, someone sponsor me and let me help. Thank you and God bless all.

Kat ~ I wish you the best of luck in organizing this awesome idea! I am ready and willing and financially able to help. I would like to go to Haiti and physically help out. I have nothing to prevent me from leaving at a moments notice. Please be in touch and let me know if you can use me. Thanks and God bless.
JJ

For everyone that is debating on who has the highest moral ground, stop now, because no matter which position you take, you are coming off as you wish not to. People need help! I started reading the comments and was inspired by everyone that was trying to coordinate efforts. Then I kept reading and got to the insulting messages and it reminded me of the state of our country, where we are distracted so easily by the shiny copper coins and forget about substance. Please get back to productive discussion on how to help, and ignore those who wish to distract and fill their day with misery.

I have a 10 man all volunteer SAR unit, we specialize is SAR logistics/communications complete with our own security detail. We can assist any agency with communications and logistical support, sponsoring agency shall provide for all expenses.

Have donated financially, but I am willing to go and help in any way possible if I am needed. My education from Ohio State is in Social Work. but I can do anything that is necessary. I have the time, I want to contribute.

I have a hole in my heart. I would really like to travel to Haiti to help in any way. I do not have any money but I will be able to work hard for that poor people. I can interpreter, I am a CNA, Phlebotomist, I can learn another tasks. I always dreamed in doing something good for another people.

what if you dont have money to donate, but would be willing to go to Haiti and volunteer my time?

I am a Licensed Practical Nurse looking to volunteer in Haiti. I am Haitian, I speak Creole fluently. If anyone knows of any organization that is sponsoring volunteers please let me know. Most of the ones I have heard about are only taking RNs. My heart is breaking over the situation in Haiti. I want to be home to land a hand. On behalf of all Haitians, I want to thank everyone for taking an interest in this cause.

Id like to volunteer also but am having trouble finding a group to go with. I do not really have any in depth medical or technical training but would still love to help in any way i can. I am 23 with some college (business major) completed. please let me know how i can help!!!!!

i would also like to help! just need a group to go with!

The tragedy in Haiti is so close off our border of Florida. I have already given a monetary monthly donation to unicef, but also realize that it will take a long time to recover. I was wondering if anyone was preparing for the long haul by recruiting volunteers during the summer months as I am a teacher and will be available.

I’m a hearing impaired individual, and I know there are others like me in Haiti. Even though I wouldn’t know their native sign language, there is still a common language that’s home-based like the gesture for eat, drink, sleep, etc… I can help these people more than any of the most experienced people down there can. Sad thing is I have no money and most organizations refuse volunteers!! I’ve also been trained by Red Cross in CPR and first aid (although my expiration date was a few years ago), but I have four kids myself so I do know what I can and shouldn’t do with children and babies. I would so love to help, but would need an opportunity to do so. It should be a crime to have money be the only reason preventing people from helping. Any suggestions?

Right now, there are a number of technology organizations (from Google to Ushahidi to Frontline SMS), working around the clock with the State Department on a coordinated effort, that uses technology to support the relief efforts in Haiti.

JOIN THE ACTION RIGHT NOW: http://Haiti.BeExtra.org

Me and my boyfriend are trying to figure out how to get there too. We are able to help with sterilizing of medical equipment and I can bring some there too. He is able to help with IVs and such.. Please contact me if you know how to get there. I’m located in CT at the moment, don’t have the $ to get to Miami but we could go there to help in a heart beat!

Persons who work with the Red Cross on local disasters and others who have served in the Peace Corps, on church mission trips and 1-2 medical mission trips have experience and would be more likely to be asked to volunteer.

i wanna help i live in Costa Rica studying Psycology i would love to go this is heart breaking

I am a licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan. I have been on a Sea Turtle rescue mission in Costa Rica, but no humanitarian missions. I would be very willing to travel to Haiti and provide grief and loss counseling, rock orphans, build houses….anything. the Red Cross is not accepting volunteers to Haiti and I do not know where to go from here.

I am ready and willing to go help people in need, and I am hoping to find a group of people who want to make it happen. I can’t stand sitting around and watching while being stuck here doing nothing. I will take a leave of absence so I can provide my services to help those who are in real need. I will follow the directions of those who are more experienced and I will work hard to save any life. Please, if there is a group looking for volunteers or a way to get there to help out, I urge anyone to contact me. Thank you for your consideration, and I hope to hear from someone soon…

How about flying to Santo Domingo and finding a ride to the Port-au-Price area. There is usually a bus that runs, but I expect it has been disrupted.

I have been searching for a group to join to volunteer any services needed to help in Haiti. Im in Texas and have nothing holding me back. The children are my major concern. Please let me know of anyone looking for helping hands over there! Thanks so much.

Kat, I would love to volunteer as well. If there is any information that you can pass my way it would be highly appreciated. Please feel free to contact me or post anything helpful.

my name is sKyE…i am going to be in dom rep with my mom visting family from jan 21st -feb 10……if anyone know of any type of organization or group to connect with–i would appreciate hearing from you….a ticket ext. is def possible…..please email me at hdp73@hotmail.com……re: HaiTi….blessings and gratitude…..

my name is sKyE, a 30 yr old female….i am going to be in the dom. republic from jan21st-feb10th….if anyone knows of an organization that i could connect with please connect with me……a ticket change is open…….any information would be greatly appreciated…..blessings and gratitude…

i am several years of oversea travel experience…..i was born in the domincan republic….have worked with the homeless for several years…taught elementary school and am a personal organizer…..i am a team player and willing to work under any conditions……

My heart is breaking for the orphaned infants and children.We ARE the hands of God and in any capacity we must do all we can to save their precious lives.
I’m a Mobile X-ray technician,E.M.T. I haven’t worked in the field for a number of years but it’s like riding a bicycle…I need to go to Haiti.
Any suggestions on fast-tracking a way there?

My son planned to go to Africa this summer to help out as a missionary, but I think he may re-think this and instead go to Haiti. Summer is perfect as the media will have forgotten and they will need just as much help in the next several months. He speaks French, but doesn’t have a whole lot of money. Either do I to help him get there. Does anybody know a reputable organization he can contact to try to get there? He currently attends Tulane University and wants to go for the whole summer.

Hi,
I’m from the UK and would like to find out if there is anyway that i can volunteer my services for a few weeks to help out in any way possible. I am limited to the amount of time i can take leave from work, but any time i can i would like to use this to help.
If anyone has any ideas of information that could help that would be most appreciated.

Thanks
Mike

Thale communications have listings for volunteers on there web site

many people are traveling through the dominican republic, and crossing the border. i actually am dominican and will be volunteering there during spring break (last week in march, and when the media frenzy dies down). but as many of you have pointed out, it is difficult to find an organization that will take you if you dont have their required skills. honestly, i feel the moral obligation to simply get a black garbage bag and start picking up debris.

Hi Kat,

I am NY and I would love to go to haiti and help. Please keep me posted.

Kat,

Another way would be to fly into Dominican Republic and cross over to haiti by land. I am planning to do this soon. Keep me posted on your plans.

My name is Suzie Jerome-Leacock. I am fairly new grad from nursing school. I was an LPN for year prior to graduating from RN school.I am haitian-american fluent in freanch and creole i would love to volunteer if that is possible. Please email with any information. Thank you

Hey I’m John and have a great interest in physically helping on the ground in Haiti; I have structural, and concrete construction exp as well as cpr, osha10 arial work plat certsand a ton of construction exp. keep me posted

i am only 16 but my mom is an emt who is wanting to go is there anyway possible tht they would let me go as well. they need people to help keep people clean and bandage the people hurt an to help with the children i would love to go and help those poor people
i will like to go and help in any way possible.

I dont have any skills but i will be going to school in the spring to be a social worker. I also dont have a job and dont have money but would love to go to haiti and volunteer

Haiti has been so heavy on my heart, i feel the same exact way. I want to be there and give my all to the people who need it so bad right now. We are more than blessed in the states and those people need help more than ever. were called to help the orphans and widows, which so many have become after this devastation. Its been a few years but i once spent two months in dominica on a mission trip and have a deep desire to help the people of haiti, please let me know if when this trip comes together. Iwould love to be a part of the team and will find the means to get to where we will depart from, thank u so much.

I am a retired Florida certified general contractor that wants to help. How do I get there? I am also an ex army captain in the engineers. Help me help them.

I’m only 15 years old and my parents were thinking about going. I would like to come along also and help in what ever way i can.

actually they all believe in voodoo to some extent, christian or not.

I have 30+ years in Construction, most of which was in remodeling.Carpentry, Welding, etc. I also have experience in metal buildings. I will go in a moments notice. Will do whatever is required/needed. Please call me to help!!! I am just an old country boy use to making do with what is available. I can run a crew, design, draw & read blue prints. Worked with Habitat for Humanities and designed all the houses built by Habitat in Odessa, Texas. Will be waiting for your call!!!

I WOLD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER, ALSO TAKE CLOTHING TO A NEAREST DONATION CENTER, MY HUSBAND AND I WOULD LIKE TO ADOPT A KID FROM HAITI IF SOMEONE COULD LEAD US WITH ANY INFORMATION PLEASE.

i am a filipino, and i am teaching english here in the philippines. i am a graduate of mass communication and a practising catholic as well. i also do volunteer work for some street kids here in my country. i am wondering if there are volunteer opportunities available for my qualification. thank you. God bless you.

I am a certified executive protection specialist. I would like to know how and if my services are needed. I am ready and willing to volunteer my services, at a moments notice. I have searched, high and low, for anyone requesting such services, but come up empty.

I could probably gather more specialists, if necessary.

Please let me know.

Hello
I feel a deep sorrow on the tragic earthquake of Haiti. I am ready to help the Haitian brothers and sisters.

Because, I have faced the victims of October 2005 earthquake of 7.6 with 10 Km depth (severe earthquake) in Pakistani Occupied Kashmir. The American people and the government helped us.
So, I will not leave alone the Haitian people. I want to travel to Haiti to help out the victims of earthquake.

good comment i like it

I am of same opinion, I like to be a member of your team, so please stay in contact for further action and preparation.

I want to know extremely bad about how I can physically volunteer my laboring skills or rescue efforts. Is there any website or hotline I can call to insure a source I might be able to contact?

I would love to help with the children in Haiti I don’t have any high flying credentials as such just a whole lot of love and enthusiasm for doing something really worth while.

Lx.

My name is Dwayne Morris, i have a team of surgens as well as a team of daister relief men with many years exp of this scale. We always travel with security and would be willing to go and help any orginasation. If you are in need of any of these fields plese send info to soulman33@yahoo.com
I am looking forward to helping in Haiti, I believe when we have an answer to a problem a we do nothing, we are no better than the problem itself. Thank you all for your heart and willingness to go the extra mile.

I have 30 years of engineering and construction with overseas (Africa) experience.
I am offering my help if someone can tel me where to apply for the Haiti relief.

I am a dentist. How can I volunteer?

Kat, I currently live in Mexico, im 21 im american and have a passport, i have travel $ and im interested in this possible relief group, i speak fluent french and spanish (besides english of course) i have some experience in emergency first aid and k9 disaster relief. i would like to join you, either by meeting up once in haiti or in miami, both work for me and $ wont be a problem, ive also hear a lot of ppl are traveling through dominican rep. as air travel is going on a normal basis, and then crossing the border. please contact me as soon as you have any informatio, thanks

How does any of this have to do with their beliefs. This people are going thru a difficult time and none of this is their fault. They cant control mother nature by all means people have some respect and some remorse. They are dead dying hungry injuried people that need help. But all you people wanna talk about is their belief in voodoo ohhhh wait hold that though people. Cause down in New orleans there is a huge population that belief in voodoo but we had no problem helping them out.Whats the difference here huh that they arent U.S lands. Regardless they are in desperate need of our help and as a Veteran i plan to give them all i got no matter their religion. So you fools relax a little cause if this happened to us they would pray and try to help even though they dont have as much to offer as the states do.

I want to go to Haiti and support the efforts of rebuilding and taking care of the children that are now without parents. I do not have the financial means to support these efforts, but I do have the ability to go there and work with the Haitians. I am 42, very healthy, single mother. My son is 22 and my daughter is 15 and both want to help with this effort. We want to go to Haiti and stay as long as we need to stay. I am a master cook, seamstress, a empowerment coach and facilitator of a Teen Leadership workshop. I spent 8 years in the Navy, worked in software, managed departments. I am clear I might not have the exact skills that some organizations are looking for, but I have many skills that can help and the time and the willingness to do it. I have for very long wanted to work with disadvantaged children and just be in service to others. I have not had a lot of success with doing those things here, but I believe this tragedy could be a way for me to give unconditionally in service to others and support me wanting to serve and live in other countries. I also do not have the $ to donate or get there on my own but I do have the heart, the strength, the courage and the passion to be of service right now.
Please keep me posted and let me know when you get your trip together, I would love to support with you!
I see other teens on here wanting to support with their families and I would love to work together with those families to support our teens being there with us!
Thank you all for your willingness to just do what it takes!
Jamie

I am a firefigher and basic life support provider from ohio and i would like to go help haiti, how can i do that?

I would like to volunteer, i donated money and i will donate more money but if there’s more i can do, join an organization, i am in and so are my family.

have anyone join an organization?

am medical doctor,any way to go there in my own and help those ppl as volunteer..? tell me plz. am ready to go as soon as possible.

I would like to help!!! Please contact me through my email!!!!

im only 16 but im adopted and i want to help all those kids who are orphans like i was i know how it feels to be alone i dont have money to donate or travel but i would love to go there and help everyone i can

I am unemployed at the moment and would love to donate my free time and energy to help Haiti. I am not afraid to get my hands dirty. If anyone knows of any organizations that need volunteers to travel there and stay for some period, please advise.

I would like to ask those people that visit this site, to take this seriously. Do not leave a post saying how you would like to help but have no skills, no money and that you have time off to help. This type of thing really gets to me and I`m sure other too. Why would you say you have no skill and think you would get the call to go and help. If you are not over the age of 18-19 do you really think you will be able to go…..THIS IS ——-”NOT” A VACATION.. The kind of things each of us would have to deal with is real and sad. The kind of things you will see, you will not forget and the kind of stuff you wont forget some cannot handle. I see so many that seem to think this is a cake walk. In away the people that will get to go are risking their safety to help others. It is like a war zone over there, crime is on the rise and you just say you want to jump right in. I think some of the people here really have to step back and reevaluate what they are really asking for.

Bob,
Do you know a group that is going to Haiti? How can qualified volunteers go? Thank you. Please email in response.

how i can i be sure my monetry donation will get to where it is most needed?

I have a passport and I am willing an ready to do whatever it takes, I am in Baton Rouge right now and I really want to help. I know they need more hands, I have only volunteered in my community, but would love to help. Please keep me posted.

if you go to the home page of google, underneath all of the search areas they have an entire section of their website dedicated to Information, resources, and ways you can help survivors of the Haiti earthquake.
This is the link:
http://www.google.com/relief/haitiearthquake/

Hello sarahbeth16,
I along with a lot of others on this posting am trying to put together people that just want to go to Haiti and help however they can. Please take a look at this site I just created to see how many people I can get together and create a service team! http://freelygivingheart.web.officelive.com/def...
My teens also want to go and help, so I would like to create this team with families.
thanks,
Jamie

my friend and i are having the same problem. why are they not letting volunteers into haiti??? we have the money to pay our OWN way, including food supplies, airfare, etc. yet, no organization will accept us. they only want our money. all we want to do is help the people who need it most.

dont bother. we have money, can leave immediately, and still no one will allow us to volunteer our time and hard work.

tell that to the protestant church who won’t allow me in their volunteer group because i am not a christian. then you will truly understand what happens when religious groups handle disaster response, otherwise known as “missions”.

I’m happy you asked and to tell you the truth I’m having a hard time as well finding the right group. Now I have read there are many organizations that will be looking for all kinds of volunteers but not for another few weeks to a month. They are all waiting to get more of an idea of how bad things are, a better idea of how many each organization will need and so on. I know it sucks to have to wait but I have put in a few applications and emails to different groups and organizations. Now it is the waiting game, well unless someone else comes up with something better. I wish you and everyone else that is serious luck and to pass some of it my way ^^

I am a skilled construction worker who worked as a roofer,carpenter,plummer, sheet metal,etc.I cant afford to get there or buy food or supplies but am ready to go if someone is willing to take me there .Passport available if notified ahead of time. God is calling to me now.

Is anyone going I want to go I have all types of construction skills but no money to go and they wont talk to me without money.

God is calling me and I do roofing,carpentry, plumbing,sheet metal equipment operator have many tools to work with must know.Desperately want to help these people. Why do they help others but not them? Do they not care and how will money help if they have nobody to do the work.

I have been a water district manager for over 30 years (and am now a General Manager for a water district in California, which serves 40,000 people. I can provide myself and at least one other field professional, to help where needed to restore potable water service, and bring our own tools and some parts.

Please contact me if you need to.

I would definitely help people there if only I have the resources and means to do it.

each one help one and Haiti need our help now .Let ous take them out of this poor state once and for all. My GOD them are people too and they need to be treated like one. But we need to teach them what we know so that they have a better chance of growing as a people. Each one HELP one i have .HAVE you .Start today.

Quiero ser voluntaria de lo que sea , en lo que les pueda ayudar estare disponible … soy voluntaria de un techo para chile en mi pais , siempre estoy en ayuda de la gente y quieo que sta o sea l exelpcion …
chile , escarleth

We need to set up a refugee camp in Florida. Should be already undergoing construction. If there is a way for this to happen we need to find the land and man power. The people are going to be eventually fleeing in mass numbers and the US Coast Gaurd will be having to take them back. Killing more and more people during this process. My brother is in the US coast gaurd and knows what will happen.

I’m an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator with well over 20 years experience. I have done Hurricane Relief, Clean-up. I would love to go to Haiti to help out in any way I can.

I feel Haiti needs people over there to keep the children entertained,they need help baby sitting,teaching,caring,reading,keeping them under control,and volunteers can do that..talking about all we can do is donate money,how about we take that money we donating to get into haiti to help. all these people that trying to physically volunteer and they saying no we want your money……i feel the money we donate should be spent on getting into haiti.

He’s a mason looking to help. Also, aprox 96% of the Haitian people identify themselves as Christian (Catholic, Baptist etc). So who’s not respecting religious beliefs? Listen, we’re all wanting to help and hopefully can do that side by side.

Yes, the world would be a better place if people did the right thing. Religion is not the number one source of hate and war. It’s often repeated, but there are no facts to back it up. Hate, greed and thirst for power and control cause wars. Sometimes the ones waging it use a religion and sometimes not. Let’s allow the same for waging compassion. Some of us will not have a religion as a compass and others will.

She wasn’t starting “Another Religious Crusade”, just saying that she does this to honor Christ, because that’s what she believes. She didn’t say anyone else had to believe. Chill.

WELL SAID!!! I too would like to find a way to help. I don’t have money to donate or to get down there, but I wonder if there’s a way to help by organizing orassembling the supplies that are going down there.

I’m sorry and sad that people professing to be christians hurt you. That was wrong. The biggest problem is that people are bringing “Religion” into this. Christianity isn’t about “Religion”, it’s about a relationship with God. Religion is man’s way of reaching God. Jesus is God’s way of reaching man. People who hurt or condemn others in the name of God, don’t really know him. If someone can’t contribute money, but believe prayer would help, that’s great. Pray. What can it hurt?

Seems like you guys have lost site of what we’re discussing here. It’s about HELPING the people in Haiti, not about spelling or serving your country, (thank you both for serving), and not about who’s smarter. Can we get the testerone under control and focus on the real issue here. The people of Haiti need help. If you can give, give, if you believe in prayer, pray, but stop the bickering it’s beneath you both.

If you contact the Red Cross, they can help get your donations there.

Well said James. I wish to help as well – I hope you can find a good opportunity. I have been a professional handyman for several years, so I know my skills could be useful and needed for many months to come. But for me the financial aspect is the challenge. If we keep our eye’s on the goal, I think we’ll both make it. Keep up the good work of being compassionate and giving James!

I saw the most painful report on CNN tonight….about some childern whom lost there family and they were wonded and had no one to take care of them..I really want to go thier and help this kids plz. I am welling topay my own way, including food supplies, airfare,but no organization will accept. I really need to go and help the kids who need the help most.

If you have a genuine need to help, that won’t abate as the story loses it’s headline position in newscats, you’ll have ample opportunity to head down there when the flight bookings clear up. There’s a thousand of you ready to fly down today, lets see how many of you will be flying down there in a month, when it will be possible. Or will you all be wanting to fly to the next disaster zone in the next 3rd world country.

Don’t get me wrong, the scale of this disaster goes well beyond anyone’s imagination, I’ve just seen this type of thing all too often in the past. How many of you wanted to go to to Asia after the Tsunami? Or should that be, how many of you actually went, to this day?

If you all put your resources to better use instead of point scoring then think of how much would be achieved. The earthquake happened not because of the massive sins of the people of Haiti but because of geological reasons. I despair when I read such narrow-minded comments by those who should know better.

I would love to go out and help but it is not possible because of the constraints and lets be honest ‘bureaucratic red tape’ which is always at its best when a disaster strikes.

i am a registered nurse i have various nursing skills dialysis,emergency and trauma nursing, general surgury 30 years experience.

I am a physician and surgeon who is not currently licensed due to a medical illness. I have been cleared to practice medicine again and would like to donate my time if possible. My inactive license number in Massachusetts is available upon request for verification.

Dennis, I am also a Mason with Madison 23 Grass Valley , California. My bags are also packed and I just got all vaccinations for Haiti this morning. I’m an expert in all construction trades, training and management of crews. Also trained in recovery and burial of the deceased. Spent nine years on and off in Panama doing aid work. If you hear of any resources through anyone, I’m ready to volunteer my services.

I am a former US Army Soldier (Honorable Discharge 2006) I was a communications specialist with combat/security experience, and a secondary MOS as a Combat Medic. I currently hold a certification through the Red Cross as a Professional Rescuer CPR/AED. I can administer IV’s and am willing to do anything to help. I am currently a Project Manager/ Facilities Engineer with experience in Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Carpentry. I also have experience in driving all types of heavy machinery to include 18 wheelers. My vaccination records are up-to-date and include all shots required for 3rd world countries. I still have an active Secret Security Clearance through the DOD and have my Passport ready to go. I do not speak French but I am a good communicator to those who speak foreign languages, as I have a lot of experience living in foreign countries. I am extremely organized, a great leader, and tons of experience in dealing with crisis situations. Please contact me if you can use me for anything in your mission to Haiti. I pack light and can be ready very fast. I am not looking for money I have a job and will be taking a leave of absence from my work for as long as our mission lasts. Please contact me at CRosebach@gmail.com. Thank You and God Bless.

while you guys argue over religion, and do exactly the opposite of what you should be doing, ill be trying to find a way to help these people, time is of the essence right now, and when you get all worked up because someone wanted to say jesus, which he can because thats the beauty of this country, well your pretty much regressing

i’d like to think all who have donated and are donating. I am Haitian, fortunately i was not in my country at the time of the quake; my people NEED HELP. i want to thank all of u!
i have donated what little i have but i can donate my time and my laboring skills. If anyone knows anywhere i can in the Miami, Fl area please send me the info. @ Alex.paultre@gmail.com
Thank you, on behalf of all Haitians.God Bless

Hello can i ask if there any chance for me to Volunteer to help Haiti people im ready for that

I am a 48 year old IT professional, my company (TJX) has already donated $100,000 to the Haitian relief effort. My heart aches and at this point in my life, I want so much to help. I am willing to take a leave from my professional job and travel to Haiti. I don’t have the personal funds to actually make the trip, but I will be the 1st to accept the opportunity should it be available. My heart aches as many, but I just want to help in any way I can–I’ll build, I’ll distribute resources, I’ll track data online, I’ll feed babies. So Sincerely, Patricia M. Snay, 306 Cambridge Street, #2, Worcester, MA 01603 Cell: 507-873-1672 Office: 508-390-2868.

my friend and i really want to GO to Haiti and volunteer, does any one know how or a website i can go to?

because it’s so difficult and slow right now to get the planes in and out so they are unable to bring in all the volunteers right now…they have to get in all the medical supplies and necessary personnel first…i’m on a waiting list to go down

I had no disaster skills until I volunteered during Hurricanes Katrina/Rita. I got more experience than I really wanted during my tour traveling throughout the state and into New Orleans. I am willing to go to Haiti for any length of time but cannot find an organization who is taking on volunteers. From the look of things we really cannot leave it to the UN & US Military.

I am a teenager that is very concerned about this whole event that acquired in Haiti. I feel realy bad for those children that are suffering especially those babies. I just really want to help or volunteer or something

I am a journalist and was just wondering if there were any unemployed construction people who were willing to go down to Haiti to make themselves useful. And then of course, I came upon all your posts here. I would love to do a story on your group. Can someone please get in touch with me? My email is laurajbeatty [at] yahoo [dot] com.

Hi Kat,

I just posted a general note on the forum but now I realize I should have posted directly to you. I’m a journalist and am very interested in doing a story on this informal construction crew heading to Haiti. Can you please contact me directly? I’m at laurajbeatty [at] yahoo [dot] com.

Did you have any luck. I am going to Haiti one way or another. I would prefer to go with structured group. I can run heavy equipment, manage large numbers, Construction and deconstruction. Humanitarian and Civil
678 283-3917

hey lauren,

i understand they need money and only certain people right now… can you please tell me how i can get on that waiting list.

I am a business owner … (hot dog stand ), but am not working right now and would love the opportunity to help out in any way I can. If anyone has info please let me know.

I would really like to go over to Haiti to assist in translating for the doctors and personal who are aiding the people there. I speak French, and while I am not completely fluent , but I did take six years of it and have tried to keep myself from getting too rusty. I could brush up on specific medical terms that I would need to know in order to help. I have much experience with children and could help to take care of them and educate and entertain them. If anyone hears of agencies in need of French translators, please contact me.

Je T’aime, Haiti.

Amara Arielle Offhaus

Hey guys just a quick point… being ex navy and having helped in some areas of relief aid, the reason alot of volunteers are not there now is because they are trying to prevent having more people in the area then needed. For now as hard as it is to handle money is the only way, in a few weeks after the port is opened it will be easier to get in.

they are desperate for more people if for nothing else to help take care of the children. when i see a news report about a little boy who has no family and no one is there to hold his hand and just sits there with a broken leg and no one talking to him or with him … that tells me more volunteers are desperately needed …

I fully understand that trust me, many of my friends are on the way there as nurses and doctors that are needed. There is a huge list of people on the way there and they just don’t want to have logistics messed up any more than they are. The airport and seaport issue are what is one of the snags there, the seaport is suppose to be open soon (from what a friend of mine on one of the ships down there). I fully hear your point, i volunteer alot and sometimes we do have to wait. But never give up there are tons of groups out there looking,

Lauren…would you please tell me where to call to be on a waiting list to help in Haiti?..I’ve been looking four hours where to go or whom to call but nothing…I would do anything to get there. Those children need us now. Thank you…

I am a registered critical care nurse and certified in my specialty. I work for a small hospital in the florida Keys in intensice care. Our hospital is partof Baptist Health South Florida. I feel I could help and would like to volunteer my time and nursing skills to the people of Haiti. Can you tell me how to go about volunteering? My name is Sue Childress and my email is jacknsue@ bellsouth.net. Please respond. Thank you

I am an ASE Certified Master Mechanic and HVAC Certified, and did 2 weeks in New Orleans relief repairing equipment, would like to do the same thing in Haiti… ALL of the forms online are “not available” guessing because the sites are overwhelmed. Anyone have any ideas?

I have experience in giving injections,phlebotomy,dressing change3, ekg’s ,vital signs-i worked im dr’s office for over 30 years

Check out:http://www.anirfoundation.org/Haiti.html Anir Experience is verified on idelist.org and GoAbroad – Anir is a second responder -

Right now what Haiti needs is first responders: advanced, experienced disaster personnel , heavy equipment and trauma unites. When the dust literally settles and the global community moves on to the next big news event the people of Haiti will still desperately need help but most others will have forgotten – it happened with the tsunami, it happened with Katrina , unfortunately it always happens, but we are hoping to help keep hope alive in Haiti and help the people rebuild their lives.

To do something immediately please donate to one of the following – in addition we hope you will please consider giving a little of yourself by applying as a volunteer for our July trip or contact your community service clubs (Lions, Rotary, etc) and/or churches, a lot of local organizations are collecting and boxing meals and medical supplies and need helping hands.

Goodmorning. I’ m Jim McWilliams and I am a plumber. My first 8 yrs. were new constr. My brother Mike owns Running Water Plumbing . We changed to service 8yrs ago. We are the hardest working men around , Native Americans and we are pulled to help Haiti regain stability. How can we put our hands and skills to there need . We moved to Naples during Andrew 92′-93′. Thank for any direction on helping Haitians in tragedy.

I am only 14 but would like to help in hati is there any thing i can do to help?? Please let me know if there is.
Thank you.

i have much experience in construction and site work design. I am sure that the already diminished natural resources have been further devastated and that dealing with stormwater is going to be a big challenge. I would like to help. Please, anyone who knows voluteer agencies beginning to collect people for these skills let me know

Kat, I am very serious about getting there! I’ve donated in every possible so far. I do not have a lot of $$ yet I am wiling to help in anyway possible. Please respond with ideas. BTW thank you for bringing some greatness and the point back to this thread, the bickering was senseless and childish, I am glad you are here!

I am willing and able as well! I can operate many machines, loaders and truck.. I have many, many, years in management in both restaurant and project management. I have worked with troubled youth as a therapist. I am CPR and Aid certified. I am really look to join a team to Haiti! Please advise….

PS 801.739.3867 iansummerhays at yahoo dot com

I am interested, I to have experience in machinery and was an electrician. I have a lot of management experience. tho most my time on boats has been speed or cruise I would love to pitch in & learn! I have climbing gear and all the outdoor gear needed and ready to go. Please advise…

I am a nurse practitioner with emergency care skills but cannot find an organization for me to volunteer with. I would like to do this for a week or two in february, please help

It is so wonderful and inspiring that so many people are offering to go and help in Haiti here on this webpage. However, Haiti really doesn’t currently have the resources or infrastructure to support its own people, much less an influx of kind foreigners seeking to lend a hand! (I’m sure you’ve heard of the tragically severe food shortages in the areas worst affected.) The reason that disaster-relief organizations aren’t allowing extra people to join their aid efforts is that Haiti really cannot support any extra people right now, and going there to help might actually cause more harm and increase the strain on Haiti’s limited resources. I truly applaud everyone here for your heartfelt good intentions! I would recommend waiting until the professional rescue workers have gotten the country back to relative stability. Haiti will need a lot of extra hands to help in its rebuilding over the next several years! But for now, we would be more of a hindrance than a help.

Please post info if you have made some connections.

I want to help pack up relief supplies for Haiti. I am available in the afternoons in Duval county, Jacksonville, Florida.

I would like to know how can I volunteer to Help the Haitian in Haiti. Can I go down there and help with food and other things.

James…

I appreciate your comments. I, like you and others, would like to get on a waiting list (and later a plane) and go down to Haiti and help.

If anyone out there knows whom to contact, I’d appreciate knowing so that I can book my flight.

Cheers.

Clay Morgan

To All the Builders, Contractors and Handymen who want to go to Haiti to help.

Please remember that the ground is currently covered in rubble. Haiti will need experienced volunteers months from now, even years from now to build houses, schools and hospitals that will stand up to further earthquakes and hurricanes.

i would like to go and help rebuild haiti. I have no money to get there but i am a skilled trades worker. I was wondering who to contact to help out in this matter?

if you want to help in haiti go i n thru the dominican republic and take a 7 hr bus to haiti $51 usd once you get there your help will be welcome . Be pro active you dont have to wait for an organization jiust do it. All of you unemployed people this is a good thing to get your mind off of your situation and make you fell usefull

Talk about a bunch of bs. Really guys? Y’all love getting you pointless comments across, did you accomplish anything by it? No. So just shut up and leave your pointless comments to yourself. Haiti needs help period. Doesnt have to do with anything other than that. At times of struggle we need to stand by our fellow man (and women) and do whatever we can. It gets under my skin so much that I cant be in Haiti right now. Ive been a firefighter for 5 years, and in construction for 7. I dont have any money to donate so i’m stuck here feeling hopeless to help out a country in need, and listening to most of you argue about pointless bs. If anyone out there knows something I dont or wants to find any way possible to get there please contact me.

Lauren, like the other, I have been trying to find a way to get to Haiti and physically help. I will do what ever is asked. I would love to get on this waiting list.
Thank you so much,

haiti is very poor please help and volunteer to help haiti and/or donate money, shoes, food, or any clothing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

is their any places in Fayettevill NC doing anything to help if so is their a place i can go to to help and donate my time and effort in to makeing food box or packing cloths anything please contact me back i would love to help me and my family

I am unable to express my feeling on the sad incident occured few days back in Haiti.This is in real sense a bullet from the blue.I am really interested to offer my services whatever whereever I am needed and deem fit.Iwould be much delighted and glad to work as volunteer.I would anxiously wait your call rather I am readily available at the distance of one miss call/message.

I am waiting on certain job applications to go through. While I am waiting. How can I go down to Haiti to help out. I have some carpentry skills, as well as some welding skills and a CDL lisense to drive trucks. If interested let me know.

What is the correct path to helping on the relief effort

Same old BS. I’ve been a volunteer in 6 disasters around the world and I always hear this but once you get there there is never ever EVER a shortage of things for a willing volunteer to do. This is mostly just a hypothetical fear that I’ve yet to see in reality. Food supplies for volunteers are usually from donated supplies or supplies they bring for themselves which tend to be plentiful in a disaster and only are held up from getting to local people, not by having too many volunteers that are eating them, but from having too little volunteers to coordinate and carry out distributions. I’ve literally witnessed warehouses of donations go untouched for months after a disaster simply because big, non volunteer oriented organizations do not have the organization or manpower to do anything with them. That said not just anyone should jump in. Only go if you can bring your own food and supplies and only plan to stay as long as they will last you. Do not go if you have not travelled before or been in a disaster area. But, if you are confident and can pack your own shit go go go go go!

I am mr Emmanuel, a co-member of Total Liberation For Addicts and Communities, TLACO Is a charitable organization based in South Africa where 2010 World Cup will be held, We are busy arranging our trip to haiti,
And would like to ask any skillful and non skills volunteer to join us, and we strive to make a huge impact to the people of haiti,

I am mr Emmanuel, a co-member of Total Liberation For Addicts and Communities, TLACO Is a charitable organization based in South Africa where 2010 World Cup will be held, We are busy arranging our trip to haiti,
And would like to request from any body who feel the pain as much as we do to help us help homeless people in haiti. through moral support or by fundraise,
Should any one interested in making a contribution to the life of haitians, we can be contacted, Remember TLACO is a Faith based organization who cares for the most others Thanks for helping.

Hey, I really want to go to haiti to vonlunteer but I just dont know which site or who to contact…. can anyone help me? Im so wiling to go there and help out, that’s the least that I can do to help.

Hi there. I have been laid off from work and know I could be of valuable assistance in Haiti. I just hate sitting here and watching all this doing nothing when I know I could be helping! If there are teams that are going over to help and need more people please, please, please contact me. I am a registered Medical Asst. I have been in the Medical field for 19 yrs. I am certain that I can be of some good help. I would love nothing more than to be a part of something so vital and critical. I am a very upbeat person and really good with children and the elderly. I have a very compassionate, patient and positive demeanor and attitude. Thanks so much for any help or suggestions as to how to go about helping out in any way.

Another great idea of how to raise money for Haiti involves each person at a company donating an hour of their paid work day. Those fortunate enough to have consistent employment probably won’t be set back by donating one hour. Here is an example of one company who donated their time and money: http://aspendentalnews.com/index.php/2010/01/aspen-dental-employees-to-give-an-hour-for-haiti

im willing to help, volunteer in haiti if needed…please contact me….

i hope that everyone in Haiti gets help and the disease goes away and dont get around. I hope that everyones ok even if they havent got help yet. Help is on the way. God i hope and pray that everyones life is going to change. They will have clothes on their back, shoes on their feet, and a roof on their head. I really wont to help so everyone that i know that can’t wait longer, dont worry everyones doing what they can to help. And i hope that everyone can hold on tight even though i know that they probably cant. So im praying.

i have experience and i would love to serve the hatians in any possible manner i have experience in Uganda following the now ended insurgency by Kony a rebel in Northan Uganda.

i am interested in volunteering in haiti. do you have a website for TLACO? do you have an email address?

I would really like to help Haiti in anyway i can can i would like to be put on the waitlist..

If you are a medical professional, and would like to volunteer in Haiti, please contact the International Medical Assistance Team (IMAT) at IMATeam.org.
Team 2 is in the Jacmel area. Team 3 is in Port au Prince. We need many more volunteers.

i would like to come over and help i don’t have experience but i think that what the people in haiti need is someone to talk to and help them.

I HOPE THAT EVERYONE IS O.K. BECAUSE I WON’T LIKE IT IF WE HAD A
EARTHQUAKE LIKE YALL DID CAUSE IF WE DID I WOULD BE SO HURT I
WON’T EVEN LIVE PROBLAY SO YOU GUYS THAT ARE LETF ARE SO BRAVE THAT YOU COULD SERVIVE AN EARTHQUAKE LIKE THAT.

I serve in the Katrine storms and others and I have the time, energy and pleasure to be able to volunteer for any task. I can do multi-task work, have a administrative background, can volunteer for as long as it takes. I am also bi-lingual. I am a hard worker and will do anything within my power to help.

Hello Everyone, I just came across this post through google. It’s too bad it’s so much later than when this topic was in discussion. However, I am an EMT and a certified Rescue Technician. I am also president of Emergency Response Team and we would love to go and help in any way we can in Haiti. Does anyone know if they still need EMT/Rescue Techs there? My members have experience with equipment operations, communication, basic/intermediate medical care and much much more. I would be willing to find a sponsor to pay for travel expenses to Florida if anyone has a way to get to Haiti from there. I could also see about bringing some equipment/tools.

If anyone knows anything please let me know! I’m so glad to see so many people willing to go out of their way to help.
Thanks!

Here is a group that will train you for disaster relief – they are requesting applicants. http://www.volunteerministers.org/train/disaster-response.html

My 27 year old son and his buddy applied and have been in Haiti over a month, working directly with the military and the Haitians. Just heard from him this morning, he is in Miami for a couple days and returning on Sunday.

http://www.volunteerministers.org/train/disaster-response.html

I am a grandmother and would like to help. I would like to see if anyone is welling to take the steps to help the orphanges, In a way that would not cost the Federal or State money but to bring the babies and toddlers from the ophanges of Haiti to the United States and find them homes with good people that can take care of them until such a time the buildings are built and the materials are in place for them to return to a clean and safe enviorment. It would take some organization to put this into play but it would not take a rocket scentist to do it Nor a nonprofit or for profit to complete the task. Just some one to handle the documents that are needed to do this a safe and organized way. Where no child is left behind and they are taken care with in the family that takes the responiblity on for the well being of the child…..

Hi there, I have no experience with rescue work but would like to volunteer to help out the Haiti people. I can sponsor my own flight and expenses… Let me know if I can help.
Thanks!

People we need to stand up, come together and do this ourselves. We can’t sit and waste time waiting for organizations to turn us down. This is beyond any government, law, borders, etc…this is humanity. When people get hurt we have to step in and help them. Nobody is different. This world has lost so much love for each other. We need to bring it back. Every person makes a difference. What if it was you? What if it was me? What if it was our family? They need us as we would need them…email me if you want to join me and make our own team and help out the people who are crying for us. Nobody can tell you no to getting on a plane going over there and being these peoples saviors/heroes/shining light/everything…
Think about it…
cameronmarsh69@yahoo.com

no comments I just Tanks u becouse the big job you have done and still ding.otherwise,I am Palliative care health volunteer as clinician with people suffering of severe pain from different types or clonically illness like bain domage Hiv/Aids and cancer and whre there is emergency in socal.psychocological…….

if you would like to volunteer to and help save lives in Haiti what is the best and safe way to sign up?

Degrees don’t mean anything in disasters. If that where true only military officers and U.S. State Department officials would be the responding to all the misshaps on our planet.Its the enlisted men and women who make the difference between life and death in these tragic situations. Mine is not an attempt to be political. It seems to me anytime a tragedy occurs, especially in our region of the planet, we start by controling access for getting help to those that need it.
I had spent more than 20 years providing the same kind of assistance at the behest of DOD and U.S. State Department and i can’t, as a concerned citizen of our planet on behalf of my fellow human beings. I, like many of you, want to lend personal assistance. Not on behalf of any nation, but as a concerned fellow human being. THIS IS NOT OF THE AMERICAN IDEAL! THIS IS PURELY BUSINESS AND POLITICS AS USUAL!

i have free three months during this summer and i wanna work with humanitarian organisation in helping my fellow brothers in haiti. hit me @ akturgee@yahoo.com if you have contact

i am interested in volunteering in haiti. do you have a website for TLACO? do you have an email address?

I have a valid passport. My previous disaster experience includes Red Cross training in opening and manning shelter, disaster food benefit issuance, and shelter worker training. I received all of the training after Katrina hit Louisiana, but it was helpful when Gustav arrived. We were able to evacuate all of the citizens that wanted to leave. Just let me know. I can go for a few weeks

I am on my way back to Haiti in a couple of days. I have been traveling back and forth with volunteers since the earthquake with our organization – Mercy League International. It s a long story, but Kristie (my wife) and I have changed our plans for North Africa this July and have decided to return to Haiti with our four children. Kristie will teach in an international school in port-au-Prince, and I will be establishing something that I will call the “Sojourner’s Inn” a volunteer center/hostel set up where people traveling from abroad can be fed and housed at a reasonable rate. The Inn will eventually have 8- beds, cafe, internet communication center, classrooms, and laundry facilities. The purpose of the Inn will be to generate revenue for an education program in Haiti – many of the youth of that country are stuck in neutral unable to complete their education. We want to address this issue. The Inn will also house international students from universities and colleges completing field studies and internships. The hope is to offer opportunities for students from Haiti and abroad.

I would appreciate the opportunity to share this dream with your readers. I have to run, but I will be available via this email address… (mattenleys(at)mercyleague.org

Kind regards,

I have just got home from iraq and would like to go help in hati or chili but do not know how to sighn up to help. what dio i neen to do to get involved .

I’m a Firefighter/EMT as well, with all of the required vaccinations and a valid passport but have also been unable to find an agency that’s actually taking people unless you’re a doctor or nurse. Any luck so far? :/

I am an RN living in NY,i am haitian,how can i help Haiti?