Birdman Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 Does anyone have a contact number or address for those of us who want to go over and help out as much as possible?Thanks(not birdman) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reportyoumate Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 Sad lol lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 Sad lol lolpathetic comment. at least he wants to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.M Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 Sad lol lolChrist are you still here!? I thought you disappeared from the boards after that very informative thread stating that you are a sad pathetic wannabe-stalker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdman Posted December 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 But seriously if anyone has any information about UK volunteers going to the places in need - Post here(not birdman) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 Well done for doing something positive Birdman. Report Your Mate, grow the fuck up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lins Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 no offence, like, BUT they might need the cash more than they need volunteers at the moment. why not collect some dosh from your mates/family and send it off? in this sorta early emergency they will need to provide for the people suffering most directly. the reason they need to ship out tourists as quickly as they can is that they represent another drain on resources. Later on, long term, i'm sure there might be structured volunteer programs, to help rebuild areas etc. But dosh is the way to gox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calum Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 Sad lol lolWhat the fuck is wrong with you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdman Posted December 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 well I sent a mid range 2 figure sum already but you cant just throw money at a problem like this. I appreciate what your saying and idealistically it does solve some things but with a human volunteer there they can see that we are considerate and sacrificing ourselves to help those in need.(not birdman) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplefrodo Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 They need both...so if you want to raise money why not go to a little thread entitled 'Tsunami Aid Fundraiser' and donate your services. Its all mouth until you pluck up the balls to do something constructive. If you actually want to go and volunteer your services as a relief worker, clearing debry and finding survivors, get a visa/buy a plane ticket/get out there(whichever country you decide to help in) go to the british embassy where they will send you to one of the many relief organisations. I wouldn't advise going alone though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdman Posted December 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 excellent thanks. I'll see what I can do.(not birdman) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplefrodo Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 I would also advise that you knew everything you needed to know before you even set foot on a plane. You don't want to end up in somewhere like Karachi not knowing where to go, get maps and phone the embassy before you go(although it will be difficult to get through because there will be so many people attempting to contact relatives) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 I wouldn't advise going alone though.too true, plus you have to be strong-minded due to the fact that you will be going into a new world where there is a lot of carnage and suffering, and if you don't have the mind-pwer for it, i doubt u could handle it, and it may be more useful to set up a fundin scheme, rather than possibly facing nightmares, and recurring depression. if you think you can handle it, go for it, but maybe you should be a little selfish and think about your own future, as well as theirs, and maybe just do the money thing?!i don't know, i wouldnt like to see one of my family members going off to an insecure destination where havoc is permanent, and thats purely because im selfish.good luck whatever you decide, and you have a big generous heart. well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lins Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 As the british red cross say:Please note that we do not send volunteers overseas. We have a network of local volunteers working in the areas affected and only send paid delegates with specific skills, such as doctors and nurses, overseas to provide support.At the moment, til longer term volunteer projects are set up, and when un trained volunteers become more useful and not a liability, id send cash. lots of cash. much cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tav Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 Trevor MacDonald has a TV add for raising money. 50 would do so much and 100 makes shelter for two families and such like. Whats the site address at the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplefrodo Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 well lets face it, he wont exactly be able to hop onto a plane tommorrow and fly off to Sri Lanka like a in a fookin movie or something will he? Its a logistical nightmare that'll take at least a month the finalise. By then relief structures will be more firmly put into operation and will be ready for foreign volunteers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 you have to pay for the flight yourself and dont think your gonna get good Accommodation if any Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imprinted Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 well since in the large majority of the islands there isn't ANY accomodation i wouldn't be expecting some.Not Birdman - kudos to you for trying to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reportyoumate Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 Nice just what i was looking for to piss u off lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.M Posted December 31, 2004 Report Share Posted December 31, 2004 Nice just what i was looking for to piss u off lol. Ah, it's the ever humourous "I'll post something contraverstial to get a rise" style of posting.Haven't seen that since Ben got kicked off the boards. Congrats on that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HARRY Posted December 31, 2004 Report Share Posted December 31, 2004 Ah' date=' it's the ever humourous "I'll post something contraverstial to get a rise" style of posting.[/quote']Just post this next time: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.M Posted December 31, 2004 Report Share Posted December 31, 2004 Just post this next time:How about this as an alternative:...Maybe it's just me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HARRY Posted December 31, 2004 Report Share Posted December 31, 2004 How about this as an alternative:...Maybe it's just me... hmm...i think i see the similarity... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reportyoumate Posted December 31, 2004 Report Share Posted December 31, 2004 Do u spend ur whole day makeing these pics or do u just say ill be smart and look for pics all day that i think are funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Charity Case Posted December 31, 2004 Report Share Posted December 31, 2004 Good on you for wanting to do something else, but at the moment cash is the best way to go. You would have to finance the flights yourself, accomodation is easily sorted with a cheap tent. It might be a good idea, if you do actually go to take some pots, pans/ladels that way you might, as a suggestion, be able to set up a small food shelter.But enough, just send money its the easiest way. Or try coming up with a better tsunami warning system like an easily recognisable sound which people will hear and automatically hear danger even if they have not already heard it, like a welsh boyband covering boyzone in welsh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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