In the event of a crisis or disaster, concerned citizens will want to offer their services to the victims, but oftentimes these volunteers do not know where to go or how to help, causing a stressful situation for both volunteers and emergency response personnel. To make this process easier for both parties, VCRI is putting a plan in place to operate Volunteer Reception Centers for the placement of these "spontaneous" or unaffiliated volunteers.

We are looking for volunteers to help us plan for and staff these Volunteer Reception Centers in the event of a disaster or public health crisis.

After an initial training, volunteers will participate in occasional practice drills and will be placed on a call list to be contacted once the order to open a Volunteer Reception Center has been announced.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Volunteer Center of Rhode Island

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (26-54) Small Group (2-10) Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Large Group (11+)

Occasional

Contact Person:
Don Corbishley, Program Manager, (401) 421-6547, (email)

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Address:

105 Gano Street Providence, RI 02906 (See a map)

Directions:

From 95 North Take I-way Exit# 19 (195 East) Take Exit # 3 Gano Street At the end at the ramp turn left. Continue straight 105 Gano, the Red Cross building is 4th building on the right From 95 South Take the 195 East Exit to exit #2 Wickenden Street At the end at the ramp turn left and continue until Wickenden ends (several stoplights and stop signs) Turn left on Gano Street 105 Gano, which is also the Red Cross building, is 4th building on the right. From 195 West Take Exit #3 Gano Street/India Point Turn right at the end of the exit ramp 105 Gano, which is also the Red Cross building, is 4th building on the right. Parking is located on the left diagonally across the street at the corner and has a “American Red Cross RI Chapter Parking” sign on the lot.   Nearest Bus Stop: Trolley Green Line to Ives St., 1 minute minute walk

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Miscellaneous Information

Handicap accessible?
	Yes
Does this opportunity provide services to low-income communities?
	Yes

Overall Experience   
When I go to VCRI am greeted with a pleasant environment and a learning experience

The Volunteer Center of Rhode Island is a main artery that connects agencies across the state with volunteers. My volunteer helped me to feel needed in the work place despite my disability and has given me training that will assist me in helping other agencies in the near future. posted by Mistyblue4me on July 26, 2003