Posted on behalf of Abilene Community Resource Center …
URGENTLY LOOKING FOR HELP!
Our 2-1-1 Texas center, at 400 Oak Street, Abilene, is in the middle of handling Hurricane Ike calls. Special Needs Evacuations are beginning today! We are getting lots of calls for transportation assistance registry, and general information regarding evacuation.
We are currently taking calls in Abilene 7AM to 11PM, now through the weekend. We have a great need for Spanish speakers. We are looking for people to work 4-hour shifts: 7A – 11A; 11A – 3P; 3P to 7P; and 7P to 11P.
If you, or someone you know, could take calls for a few hours, anytime during this “window”, we will train and guide you to be successful. We are looking for people who can remain calm while talking with people who may be in a highly agitated state. Provide a comforting voice and sound information is your task. You will have plenty of support in having “good” information.
Please call 676-7065 x 1 with the day(s) and time(s) that you could volunteer.
Did I mention, we’ll provide all the training you’ll need…and refreshments too! I hope that you will seriously consider this request to volunteer yourself or recruit volunteers who can help with this very important work.
Mary Cooksey, CRS, CIRS
Community Resource Center Director
2-1-1 Texas A Call for Help
Community Resource Center
400 Oak, 2nd Floor
Abilene, TX 79602
tel 325.676.7065 x1
fax 325.676.7084
mary@unitedwayabilene.org
www.acallforhelp.info
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