San Diego County was recently stricken with wildfires throughout the entire region.  As a lead agency in disaster operations, Volunteer San Diego plays a critical role in disasters by coordinating with many different agencies.  Volunteer San Diego serves the San Diego community by connecting volunteers with specific volunteer opportunities as the emerge in the days following the disaster. 

In the hours following the initial disaster, Volunteer San Diego activated the disaster response plan.  I was among many volunteers mobilized during the disaster to assist with at various agencies, including the 2-1-1 Information Line. 

To find out how you can help, contact us at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131.  You can also check out our group and cause on Facebook. 

Host:  Brent Shintani 
Running Time:  5:23
 

In episode 36 of the Volunteer San Diego Podcast, Sue Carter and I discuss our new logo, which was recently adopted a couple of weeks ago at Hands On San Diego 2007. 

Support the programs of Volunteer San Diego by purchasing merchandise at our Cafe Press store at www.cafepress.com/volunteersd.  Support Volunteer San Diego by joining our Causes page and Group on Facebook. 

For more information about our programs, please check out our website at www.volunteersandiego.org, or give us a call at 858-636-4131. 

Host:  Brent Shintani 
Guest:  Sue Carter, Executive Director, Volunteer San Diego 

Running Time:  5:06