VolunteerBlogPost Network:Haiti and Chile PostQuake Volunteers and Volunteer Organizations

Feb. 27 Chile Quake Rattles Nerves in Concepcion and Santiago: Raw Video of Chile Quake Caught on Camera

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:58:00 +0000

Libro de Creole / Espanol Para Hispanohablantes

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:20:00 +0000

Compren su copia del libro electronico hoy. Bajen su libro electronico!

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FREE HaitianCreoleMP3 Podcast Helps You Learn Kreyol and Teach Spanish to Volunteer in Haiti and Chile

Thu, 27 May 2010 14:42:00 +0000

http://haitiancreolemp3.libsyn.com helps you learn both Haitian Creole and Spanish to be able to volunteer your time in both countries.

Little did I know that Spanish learners would benefit from my podcast, http://haitiancreolemp3.libsyn.com, when I started recording it in both English and Spanish. If you want to volunteer in Haiti, you can learn Kreyol. You will learn Spanish phrases, sentences and expressions if you want to go to Chile

Another massive earthquake hit another country. This time, Chile was hit by an 8.8 magnitude quake early this morning.

So here you go. You can get ready by learning both Kreyol and Spanish on http://haitiancreolemp3.libsyn.com

Death toll in Chile is at 120 deads. The number of deaths is expected to rise.

More and more opportunities to volunteer abroad. Please get ready to help Haitians and Chileans!

Penn State Architectural Engineering Student Available to Volunteer in Chile This Summer: Searching for Summer Volunteer Position

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:40:00 +0000

Here is Brian's message:

"My name is Brian B. I am currently a sophomore architectural engineering student at Penn State. When the earthquake struck Chile a few weeks ago, I wondered if there was a way that I could use my knowledge of building to help the people of Chile rebuild and gain building experience. Volunteering in Chile would be a great way for me to learn about construction and help people in need. I would be interested in helping out this coming summer. Please contact me with any information on summer volunteering programs....."

If there is any organization going to Chile on a rebuilding mission trip, please contact me at helpchilequake@gmail.com

We say thanks to Brian for wanting to volunteer this Summer in Chile. We need more volunteers like him.

Write to us at helpchilequake@gmail.com if you are interested in having such a very important helper.

Official Google Blog: A different kind of company name

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:26:00 +0000

Let's spread the laughter with Google! Happy April Fool's Day to You!
Official Google Blog: A different kind of company name

Google Changed Its Name to TOPEKA

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:23:00 +0000

Happy April Fool's Day to You! Thanks, Google for the fun we are all having! Even in the mist of our networking work, we can have some fun too. Google is providing it to us!

Official Google Blog: A different kind of company name

Recession-hit, Cash-strapped People from all over the World Are Turning to Post2Beg: Post Your Money Needs for Free

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 18:20:00 +0000

Post your stories and money requests for free: http://groups.google.com/group/post2beg-post-your-free-money-requests/topics?hl=en_US

Why do you have to pay to epanhandle if you are already going through some tough economic times? Post2Beg: Post Your Money Needs allows you to post your stories for free. Cash-strapped, recession-hit fellow Americans or people of the world do not have money to pay a service to be able to ask for money. If they had money, they would not be on http://post2beg.blogspot.com. How about helping a neighbor without thinking about any return or payment in kind? Have we forgotten to be Good Samaritans?

We, Post2Beg editors, want to continue to make this service available for free. We want to help as many people as possible. We want to connect you with those who have some money to donate.

Post your stories and money requests for free: http://groups.google.com/group/post2beg-post-your-free-money-requests/topics?hl=en_US

Mapuche Communities Complain about Abandonment Feelings and Lack of Assistance

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:20:00 +0000

It is true the government of Chile is doing its best to get the situation under control. It is doing its best to help all its citizens. So far, some of the remote Mapuche communities have not been reached by all the government teams and supplies sent to the devastated central-south regions. Yet, they were the most hit by the Feb. 27 quake. The delay may be due to the remoteness of the areas or has nothing to do with the past uprisings and hijackings that were common in the areas since the Mapuche indigenous groups have formed their alliance. Find out more about the plight of the Mapuche natives after the quake. Everyone hopes that the government will do its best to meet these urgent needs. At the same time, we hope that the Mapuche will lay down their arms so as to avoid any incidents. Basic needs are the priority right now.

Lo Que Habitat Esta Haciendo en Chile: Se Requieren Voluntarios y Donaciones

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:22:00 +0000

Aqui esta lo que Habitat para la humanidad Chile esta haciendo:

"Hábitat para la Humanidad Chile ha trabajado en alianza con el Ministerio de Vivienda por mucho tiempo, así que seguirán siendo aliados en la respuesta. A través de varios tipos de apoyo técnico, Hábitat Chile ayuda a comités de vivienda de comunidades de bajos recursos a acceder a subsidios de vivienda. Estos comités ahora tienen una relación cercana con Hábitat en la evaluación de las regiones dañadas por el sismo.

Mandan Equipos de Evaluacion a Comarcas Afectadas:

Poco después del terremoto, un equipo de evaluación de Hábitat para la Humanidad viajó a las zonas de Santiago, Talca, Puerto Saavedra, Los Angeles, Temuco, Curepto y Gualleco para evaluar los efectos del sismo en comunidades de bajos recursos. Las evaluaciones iniciales indican que el 100 por ciento de las viviendas construidas por Hábitat para la Humanidad Chile no han sufrido ningún daño. Sin embargo, algunas familias con las cuales Hábitat Chile estaba comenzando a establecer relación para apoyarles con la postulación a subsidios para realizar mejoramientos a sus viviendas, sí se vieron fuertemente afectadas...."

Are There Any Opportunities for Public Health Professionals in Concepcion, Chile? Please Post a Comment to Respond

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:09:00 +0000

New York Public Health professional, Laura, wants to volunteer in Concepcion, Chile. She is interested in finding out whether there are any possibilities for professionals like her in Chile. She speaks basic or conversational Spanish.

Here is a list of nonprofit organizations that are helping with the relief efforts in Chile:

The following nonprofits are working in Chile. To make an online donation to one of them, click on the organization's name, then click on the Donate Now button

American National Red Cross
AmeriCares
Doctors without Borders
FUNDACION CHILENO-AMERICANA dba Chilean-American Foundation
Habitat for Humanity International
Mobile Giving Foundation
Operation USA
Oxfam America
Salvation Army
United Way Worldwide/UWA
World Vision International

If you are an organization working in the Southeast region of Chile or in communities that were affected by the quake, please contact HelpHaitiQuake@gmail.com, we have a few volunteers for you.

VolunteerBlogPost Network is in the business of connecting those with skills and expertise with those who need them the most! We are the cheerleaders for this burgeoning network of good!

HelpChileQuake@gmail.com

On February 27, 2010, an 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Chile. Twelve days later, on March 11, aftershocks registering 7.2 and 6.9 in magnitude shook the country again.

Habitat Para La Humanidad (Habitat For Humanity) Needs Volunteers and Your Financial Assistance to Help Rebuild Chilean Communities

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:45:00 +0000

Habitat for Humanity is well-known organization that works with the survivors of natural disasters in many countries. It helps rebuild homes for them. With commitment in Haiti, Chile and elsewhere in the world, the organization can use any help it can help. If you can help Habitat for Humanity reach its goals in all these places, do so here.

Encuentren lo que dice Habitat para la Humanidad, "Hábitat para la Humanidad movilizará todos los recursos disponibles para ayudar en la reconstrucción de las viviendas de familias de bajos recursos damnificadas por el terremoto de 8,8 grados que afectó a Chile el 27 de febrero, 2010. Hábitat para la Humanidad ha provisto más de 6.300 soluciones habitacionales a familias chilenas de bajos recursos por más de 7 años y está debidamente capacitada para dar una respuesta seria en este tipo de desastres.

Ayude a Habitat para la Humanidad a responder a las necesidades de las comunidades de Chile

Nuestra habilidad para responder efectivamente a este desastre requiere el apoyo de los donantes, voluntarios, iglesias, socios corporativos y todas aquellas organizaciones que quieran sumarse a la causa. Por favor haz tu donación hoy para ayudar a las familias chilenas a reconstruir y reparar sus hogares....."

https://www.habitat.org/cd/giving/donate.aspx?link=253

Ohio State University Seeks Volunteer Rebuilding Opportunity in Chile This Summer

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:41:00 +0000

What would any freshman student do to have a good time? Spring Break would be where he or she would spend his/her last pennies. It is not the same thing for an Ohio State University Freshman. While most students are thinking about going to Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, South Padres island, Jamaica or any other hot Spring Break destinations, Caroleen W. is already thinking about how to spend her Summer vacation. She is thinking about going to Chile to help rebuild the country's infrastructures that were damaged or destroyed during the recent earthquake and tsunami.

Sites such as Spring Break Holiday Travel has been seeing lots of traffic since the beginning of the year.

Well, to tell you the truth, any young college or university student would not mind going to relax on a beautiful beach with his or her buddies. After studying hard during the semester, Spring Break offers them the opportunity to kick back and relax on such far-flung places. There is no agenda other than to get out of bed and head to the beach and bar where alcohol and other beverage mixes are served. That is Spring Break for most students.

Let us give a round of applause for such great young men and women such as Caroleen! She is making her friends and parents proud! Way to go, girl!

Caroleen just wants to help in Chile. She is a Freshman Business major who wants to give some of her precious commodity, her time to those affected by the recent natural disasters. Let us say bravo, hurray to such noble efforts on her part!

So, if you are an organization that is doing some great work in Chile, please contact us here at HelpChileQuake@Gmail.com. This way, we will connect her with you!

Caroleen W., thanks for writing and wanting to add your name to this list of volunteers!

VolunteerBlogPost Network is in the business of connecting those with skills and expertise with those who need them the most! We are the cheerleaders for this burgeoning network of good!

HelpChileQuake@gmail.com

Thanks

Mechanical Engineer, Automotive Mechanic Seeks Building (Engineering) Position in Chile

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:53:00 +0000

VolunteerBlogPost Network is pleased to announce that Mr. Jason H., mechanical engineering graduate and automotive mechanic by trade, wants to help rebuild Chile. He is currently traveling in South America. He is looking for an opportunity to help rebuild the country. He is going to be in South America for a year or so. He wants to utilize his skills and experience to help others who were affected by the recent earthquakes and aftershocks.

Mr. Jason H. is a 28-year-old man who wants to help his neighbors. He wants somebody to invite him in so he can help out. Here is what he wrote, "I just completed a Bachelor of Engineering (mechanical) in Australia at the end of 2009. I am 28 years old and am also an automotive mechanic by trade. I also have experience in road surfacing and working with asphalt. I am a practical person who thrives on utilizing skills that I have to help and rebuild chile. I would love to know if I could be helpful in anyway, where it be in engineering or in hands on applications......"

If you know of any engineering position in Santiago , Chile or any other volunteer or job opportunity, please contact HelpChileQuake@Gmail.com

We would like to connect people with great skills and resources with those less fortunate and affected by the recent quake.

VolunteerBlogPost Network wants to be the bridge between those who want to give their time and skills and those who are willing to receive them.

Organizations That Are Helping Chile: Ricky Martin Foundation Chile and Habitat for Humanity International

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:52:00 +0000

Ricky Martin’s partnership with Habitat for Humanity
The Ricky Martin Foundation and Habitat for Humanity partnership began when Ricky Martin dedicated his time and resources to help Habitat respond to the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

Today, the partnership continues with the formation of the RMFHaiti and RMFChile Recovery Funds. These funds will help Habitat for Humanity provide immediate and long-term rebuilding efforts in Haiti and Chile.

VolunteerBlogPost Network: Haiti and Chile Quake Volunteers and Volunteer Organizations: Penn State Architectural Engineering Student Available to Volunteer in Chile This Summer: Searching for Summer Volunteer Position

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:42:00 +0000

VolunteerBlogPost Network: Haiti and Chile Quake Volunteers and Volunteer Organizations: Penn State Architectural Engineering Student Available to Volunteer in Chile This Summer: Searching for Summer Volunteer Position

What Chile Needs Now

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:45:00 +0000

Eyewitnesses have been reporting that every market and supermarket had been looted in hard-hit Conception on Chile's mainland. With no electricity and water services, Chileans were left to fend for themselves. Looters were pillaging gas stations, pharmacies, banks and supermarkets. The police forces were overwhelmed. They were shooting water at the looters. They were doing everything they could to control the situation, but they were outgunned by the large crowd who was caught in a panic rush. That state of catastrophe pushed President Michele Bachelet to sign a decree giving the military control over security in Concepcion. The president and her team intervened by announcing that essentials on the shelves of major supermarkets would be given away for free, under the supervision of authorities who were to distribute food and water. A curfew has also been in effect from 9 P.M. to 6 A.M. That allows security personnel and emergency forces to be out on the streets to rescue and help those still caught under rubbles.

What Chile Needs Right Now:

President Michele Bachelet said that the country needs field hospitals and temporary bridges, water purification plants and damage assessment experts. Chile needs rescuers to give a break to those who have been working from Feb. 27, 2010.

Photos of Chile Earthquake:

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:09:00 +0000

Suelo, Hombres: Looting in Post-quake Concepcion Chile

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:06:00 +0000

Quake-stricken Video of Chile Quake in Concepcion: No Electricity, No Water; Mountains of Debris

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:02:00 +0000

Concepcion, Chile Map: Mapa de Concepcion de Chile

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:21:00 +0000

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Information on Concepción, Chile: Concepción's History of Mapuche Raids and Earthquakes

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:38:00 +0000

Concepción's history of earthquakes may end up being her salvation. Because of a previous earthquake, engineers and local authorities have been stressing the needs to build quake resistant buildings in the major towns. However, due to lack of money, many Chileans were not able to abide by the building codes. Poor indigenous people built adobe, mud homes which are destroyed by the massive quake.

"Concepción was a military outpost on the border between the Spanish controlled areas of what was then a portion of the Viceroyalty of Peru, and the Mapuche nation, a fierce ethnic group that was not brought under Chilean control until the 1870's. Even today there is an uneasy situation as the Mapuche Indians struggle to take back the forests.Concepción did not have an easy early history. Subject to Mapuche raids and earthquakes, the city was moved several times to its present location. In spite of its precarious situation, Concepción, familiarly called Conce, held a vital position in early Chilean history. It was the site of the Real Audiencia, the most important government organization during Spanish colonial times and it was from here that Spanish forces attempted to subdue the independence efforts.Due to earthquakes, the city has been rebuilt at various times. You won't see colonial buildings clustered around a central plaza, but you will see a modern city and port supported by the coal, steel, petrol-chemical, and fishing industries. Associated with the nearby port of Talcahuano, Conce is a vital part of the Lake Region. The people of Concepción are proud of their role in Chile's political, economic and cultural growth....."

Peligroso Terremoto Ocurio en Concepcion, Chile: Se Requieren Voluntarios Para Ayudar a Buscar a Chilenos

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:31:00 +0000

Un gran terremoto de 8.8 puntos en la medida de Richter golpo a Chile y destruyo muchos edificios. Tambien, mas de 78 personas fallecieron segun la presidente Michele Bachelet. Equipos de rescatantes del mundo van a viajar a Chile para buscar a Chilenos que se encuentran bajo edificions quebrados.

Una vez mas, el mundo va a reaccionar y responder. Agencias de ayuda internacionales van a estar alli tambien. Sus recursos van a desmenuir mucho. Necesitan su ayuda financiera. La cruz roja internacional manda un equipo a Chile tambien. El aeropuerto esta cerrado ahorita. Van a entrar el pais por Argentina segun la directora de Red Cross or Cruz Roja.

The International Red Cross Based in Panama Sends Teams to Affected Areas: Chilean President Michele Bachelet Declared Emergency Areas 'State of Catastrophe'

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:13:00 +0000

A huge earthquake has hit an area just outside Santiago, Chile with a magnitude of 8.8 on the Richter scale. Video showed the destruction of the massive Chile earthquake on local television. Reports indicate many people have been killed from the earthquake and that aftershocks are the biggest fear at this time.

The earthquake that centered in Chile now affects other areas with Tsunami warnings issued for Japan, Hawaii and areas of the South Pacific. The tsunami would take almost 24 hours to reach the area around Japan but could have dire consequences for the area.

President Michele Bachelet of Chile called the area a 'state of catastrophe' after the destruction of the earthquake.

8.8 Magnitude Quake Hit Chile: More Volunteers are needed: Haiti Quake Rescuers Will Head to Chile Now

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:43:00 +0000

(See the videos posted below.)

More volunteers are needed for the global recovery efforts. We are sure that the same rescuers who went to Haiti will now head to Chile in South America. Recovery and search teams are in high demand these days. Their jobs take them all over the world.

Do you want to volunteer in Haiti and Chile? Post in the comment area to let others know you are available.

List of Organizations Seeking Volunteers for Haiti's Trip and Work: Post in the "Post a Comment" Below

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:45:00 +0000

If you are an organization seeking volunteers who are willing to give their time and skills, here is where you should post.