volunteers

Volunteers from the Canary Islands and other parts of Spain had joined recovery specialists from Mexico, who normally work in the aftermath of earthquakes.

VDP is short for the Volunteers for the Defence of the Fatherland.

Volunteers also can sign up online but must undergo training and a background check.

Volunteers can sign up through the contact page on the foundation’s website.

Volunteers in uniform are patrolling the predominantly Christian neighbourhood holding walkie-talkies to co-ordinate their operation.