Where to volunteer for earthquake response

Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 12:16 pm
Press Release: Christchurch City Council

Where to volunteer for earthquake response

Volunteers wanting to help in the Christchurch earthquake response are asked to register their interest either:

• on TradeMe at http://www.trademe.co.nz/christchurch-earthquake-support or

• through the University of Canterbury Student Volunteer Army at www.sva.org.nz or www.facebook.com/StudentVolunteerArmy

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