Samaritans hiking trip
How can you help?
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Volunteer Trainings No in-person trainings currently held. The video trainings are available. You will need to email us for a link: sam.southside@gmail.com and let us know who you are and your interest in the mission. We require all volunteers to be vaccinated to protect each other and anyone we may encounter in the desert. Help migrants in Nogales Sonora. There is a need to help with phone calls, provide medical assistance, and help cash checks and receive money transfers. To volunteer for phone calls and medical assistance, email info@tucsonsamaritans and we will forward to the appropriate person. These positions require at least limited Spanish, and a passport so you can re-cross the border easily. Phone Calls Deportees often are deported to places they have never been, at all hours of the day and night. Sometimes they are young people who have lived in the USA most of their lives and have limited Mexican contacts and Spanish. Medical Aid Migrants often get injured on their journey, and often are not treated adequately when in custody. Requires medical background such as nurses, doctors, EMTs, etc. Check cashing and money transfers Migrants often arrive very short of money. They may have a prison check or debit card that is hard, if not impossible, to cash in Mexico. Or they may need to receive a money transfer from friends or relatives. Requires some fluency in Spanish. Being a notary in Arizona (training available) is not required, but very useful: it facilitates processing of prison checks, and can be needed for things like Custody Affidavits. |
 Severe blisters are one of the most frequent medical problems we see in people crossing the desert. Often the severity of blisters is like a severe burn on the sole of the foot. It slows people down and they are unable to keep up with their group. When left behind, they are at high risk of dying in the desert. Good socks can prevent blisters. Thick socks are needed, preferably non-cotton; a breatheable blend of synthetic material or a combination of cotton and synthetics. You can email info@tucsonsamaritans.org to arrange a drop-off time. Good footwear can save a life.
Supplies of water, food packs, clothing, blankets, socks
Donations are always welcome!
(email info@tucsonsamaritans.org) Donations Monetary donations are always appreciated for any number of ongoing needs: car repairs, gas, supplies, etc. |