Volunteer Opportunities
If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, please call the Deepwater Horizon Response Volunteer Request Line at (866) 448-5816 or visit the Web sites below. State specific volunteer opportunities:
To volunteer in Louisiana: http://www.volunteerlouisiana.org
To volunteer in Mississippi: http://www.volunteermississippi.org/1800Vol/OpenIndexAction.do
To volunteer in Florida: http://www.volunteerfloridadisaster.org/
To volunteer in Alabama: http://www.servealabama.gov/2010/default.aspx
Volunteer Hotlines:
Report oil on the shoreline or request volunteer information:
866.448.5816
Submit your vessel as a vessel of opportunity skimming system:
281.366.5511
To Help the Wildlife injured or dying from the oil spill visit the National Wildlife Foundation. [Click here]
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Some ways to keep this from happening in the future:
Sign the petition to get the Clean Energy Passed. Click here
Sign the petition to hold BP accountable. Click here
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If you live along the Gulf Coast and spot oil damage or wildlife in need of help, the government has set up these hotlines (along with a Website):
- To report oiled wildlife: 1-866-557-1401 (Leave a message; they will be checked hourly.)
- To report oil spill related damage: 1-800-440-0858
- To report oiled shoreline: 1-866-448-5816
Don't attempt to help oiled wildlife without the help of professionals or trained volunteers.
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There are ways that children can get involved and help too. More4Kids has set up a web page with information and projects for kids. [Click here for more information]
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NOAA has posted trajectory maps. Click the map below for up-to-date information on the oil and where it's headed.
See CNN's full coverage of the oil spill. [Click here]
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