VOLUNTEER MOBILE

Volunteer Mobile provides Disaster Relief and Recovery to the Mobile community and beyond in times of emergency and disaster. Following both Hurricane Ivan and Katrina, Volunteer Mobile worked alongside many area agencies and faith-based organizations to assist victims of the disasters quickly and efficiently. Volunteer Mobile currently hosts Mobile County Long Term Recovery Committee meetings weekly and acts as the fiscal agent for the committee. Volunteer Mobile staff are trained to assist other communities experiencing disaster by creating Volunteer Reception Centers to coordinate the efforts of unaffiliated volunteers. Visit the Disaster Relief webpage for more information.

Southwest Alabama Medical Reserve Corps is the area's Medical Reserve Corps chapter. It is one of the fastest growing chapters in the nation. Over 300 local medical professionals participate in trainings and events throughout the year to prepare for responding in the case of a disaster. Visit the MRC webpage for more information.

The AmeriCorps South Alabama ERT program is in recruiting and training stages, with plans to be fully staffed by the end of summer 2007. ERT members will serve the local and national community in times of disaster by acting as first responders. Positions are available for team members and a team leader. Visit the ERT webpage for more information.

The Impact Club is a volunteer program for middle and high school youth who wish to engage in meaningful service in their community. Currently, Impact includes members from over 25 local schools, both public and private. Members serve their community by participating in reading programs with elementary school children, volunteering at Penelope House and Sybil Smith, and at local hospitals. Visit the Impact Club webpage for more information.