Volunteering is a great way to help those affected by these wildfires. Here's how and where:
Volunteer Opportunities:
American Red Cross:
- If you are interested in volunteering in sheltering operations with American Red Cross, please visit http://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer#step1to sign up. Fill out the volunteer form and indicate your location or search by zip code to find opportunities in your community. You can also follow up with your local Red Cross volunteer coordinator, who can be found through the zip code search.
Sonoma County:
- To help with disaster relief efforts in Sonoma County, email the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County at info@volunteernow.org or call (707) 573-3399 to sign up to volunteer. **Please be advised that the volunteer center is receiving many volunteer opportunity inquiries, so please be patient. If you call the phone bank and reach the voicemail, leave a detailed message with your full name, phone number, email address, and any other pertinent information.
Napa & Marin Counties:
- At this time we are assessing needs in the field and will keep you posted as updates are available and when there may be new volunteering opportunities. Please check back here and on our Twitter page for updates.
Napa County Animals:
If you're interested in volunteering with the Napa Community Animal Response Team, please text (707) 666-3598 or email info@napacart.org.