Mounted search and rescue

["irvin lichtenstein" <ilichten1@verizon.net>]

There are several area match services-- United Way, Red Cross in some areas,
city programs.
All are free, some are merely directories, others actively recruit
volunteers for "days of sharing" or city cleanup days, company projects. The
results vary of course. MSAR organizations need people with horses,
transportation, and willing to respond anytime.  We have found that city
people want to volunteer but may not have transportation or the ability to
be on call 24/7.  The response rate is higher than the general public due to
the self screening the information in the directory provides.  In the last 6
months SE PA SAR had about 10 phone inquiries and 2 filled out papers. Will
let you know how it goes.


Irv Lichtenstein