United Methodist Volunteers in Mission Christian Love in Action!
United Methodist Mission Volunteers Program Area – General Board of Global Ministries Una Jones, Assistant General Secretary 475 Riverside Drive, Room 330 New York, NY 10115 Tel 212/870-3825, 800/554-8583, Fax 212/870-3624 [email protected] Web site: umcmission.org → Get Involved
United Methodist Volunteers In Mission (UMVIM) Jurisdiction Offices North Central Brookings, SD 605-692-3390 C: 605-695-0782 [email protected] Northeastern Cortland, NY 607-756-7799 F: 607-756-7957 [email protected] South Central Lee’s Summit, MO C: 913-568-8826 [email protected] Southeastern Birmingham, AL 205-453-9480 F: 205-453-9481 [email protected] Western Lakeview Terrace, CA 818-333-6730 [email protected]
USA PROJECT LIST
SEPTEMBER 2012
This list identifies Volunteer In Mission project opportunities in the United States. Our goal is to make a Christian Difference in the lives of others and ourselves. This list will be updated monthly. For all things UMVIM, visit www.umvim.info! Projects do not need to be United Methodist in order to be listed, but must be safe, ethical, and approved by the United Methodist Volunteers In Mission (UMVIM) coordinator for the conference in which it resides. To add a project to the list, fill out and submit the U.S.A. Project Profile Form for approval by your conference UMVIM Coordinator(s). This form is available on the Web at the same location as this list. Once your new project is approved, the Conference Coordinator will forward it to the North Central Jurisdiction UMVIM Office for publication. Conference UMVIM coordinator contact information can be found on this list, on the GBGM web site, or through your jurisdictional coordinator (contact information above).
- 1 - Some projects are also Advance projects. You can donate to the projects below with [Advance numbers…] at www.advancinghope.org The NOMADS representative to each UMVIM Jurisdictional Board has been added to the header information for each Jurisdiction. GUIDE TO USING THIS PROJECT LIST Projects are organized alphabetically by state within each Jurisdiction. Some states have several conferences and some conferences encompass more than one state. Each project should indicate appropriate ages, group size, and the availability of RV parking and hook-ups.
AGE / GROUP / SITE CODES A = Adults accepted F = Families accepted I = Individuals accepted J = Junior Highs accepted
S = Senior Highs accepted Y = Youth accepted YA = Young Adults accepted
OA = Older Adults accepted RV = RV parking, hook -up, or park nearby CSS = Certified Safe Sanctuaries Site
STATES FOUND WITHIN EACH JURISDICTION SOUTHEASTERN ALABAMA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, KENTUCKY, MISSISSIPPI, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, VIRGINIA. NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, SOUTH DAKOTA, WISCONSIN. NORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, WASHINGTON DC, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA. SOUTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS, KANSAS, LOUISIANA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NEW MEXICO, OKLAHOMA, TEXAS. WESTERN ALASKA, ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, HAWAII, IDAHO, MONTANA, NEVADA, OREGON, UTAH, WASHINGTON, WYOMING. ORDER OF INFORMATION FOUND BELOW 1. U. S. DISASTER RESPONSE NEEDS 2. U.S. UMVIM OPPORTUNITIES 3. U.S. – MEXICO BORDER UMVIM OPPORTUNITIES 4. SPECIALIZED UMVIM OPPORTUNITIES (MEDICAL, PRIMETIMERS, ETC) - 2 - 1. DISASTER RESPONSE CONTACT INFORMATION Disaster areas that solicit volunteer teams for long-term recovery require sufficient time to assess damage and coordinate a response. Potential teams must be patient in the early stages of disaster. The first contact point after a disaster is Luz Knight at the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Volunteer Hotline (800) 918-3100.
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL DISASTER RESPONSE UMCOR, http://www.umcor.org/. [#901670 - Disaster Response, United States]
CURRENT DISASTER SITES WHERE LONG TERM RECOVERY TEAMS (i.e. UMVIM Mission Teams) ARE NEEDED
STORMS / DISASTERS of 2011-2012
1. ALABAMA -WEST FLORIDA. The Alabama West Florida Conference is requesting teams to help in the rebuilding efforts after the April 2011 Storms in the Demopolis District. We are still needing skilled rebuild teams through August 2012. We are hoping to complete 3 houses we are currently working on by the end of that month. We need electricians, drywall, painters, cabinets & cabinet installation, and flooring in the Demopolis District, primarily in Choctaw County. Teams will stay in one of the five church locations in the Demopolis District. For more information, please contact Charles Walters, Tornado Response Coordinator, [email protected]. http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/683 (UMVIM Project # SEJ-AWF-1211-01: posted 5/5/11; Updated 6/12/12)
2. ILLINOIS – HARRISBURG. Long Term Recovery efforts have been put into place. The Harrisburg Long Term Recovery Committee will be coordinating all teams that are willing to go in and work on homes and businesses. Please call 618-294-9400 or 618-294-9600 to coordinate your team. Please note that this is long-term recovery. Work will continue into 2013. So your help will be needed for a long time! (Updated 8/20/12)
3. INDIANA – HENRYVILLE Long-term recovery (LTR) efforts have been underway in southern Indiana for tornado survivors with United Methodist Volunteer In Mission teams beginning to head out to assist residents of the five-county area affected by the March 2, 2012 tornadoes. More than 450 homes need to be rebuilt or repaired. The Indiana Conference Disaster Response and UM Volunteer in Mission teams are collaborating our work.
a. For team or individual opportunities contact Volunteers ROC - Rebuilding Our Communities. Indiana UM Disaster Team is participating with V-ROC to assign work and arrange housing at Country Lake Retreat Center, if needed. Contact: 574-231-7019, or [email protected]. A volunteer or staff member will contact you within 24 hours to discuss work availability based on the team member information (number, skills, etc.) that you have provided. When staying at Country Lake Retreat Center, your group will receive three meals a day and bunkhouse style accommodations with a “bath house” nearby. Breakfast and dinner are hot meals served at the facility; supplies are available each day to prepare your own sack lunch to take to your worksite. The cost is $75 per person for the week. To maintain these low costs through the expected recovery to April 2013, please bring one or more support persons for each ten team members. These “Volunteer Support” volunteers will assist in the kitchen with housekeeping, office work and/or grounds duties. All persons on construction sites must be at least 16 years old. There are projects for younger members, too. As of Aug 27, 2012, V-ROC has funding for 23 rebuilds to be started, plus those in progress. There is a particular need for volunteers in November. Construction skills are helpful, but there will also be painting, cleaning, site cleanup, etc.
- 3 - Questions?: Contact Beth McDaniel, IN UMC Volunteers In Mission Coordinator, [email protected], 317-705-1870.
b. Habitat for Humanity – Indiana Projects – Registration is now open for the BLITZ BUILD week of October 8-13 for home construction funded by Indiana United Methodist Disaster Response donations. Two Habitat homes will be constructed through the Habitat Indiana build taking place in Henryville and surrounding communities. To register to specifically work on these homes during the BLITZ BUILD week, go to www.habitatindiana.org, select volunteer and follow the “click here” for groups or individuals or go directly to the sign up page: https://habitatindiana.volunteermatrix.com/. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-INC-0612-01 Updated 8/28/12)
4. IOWA: 2011 TORNADO/FLOOD Response information. Also 2008 FLOODING information.
a. CEDAR RAPIDS – Help Matthew 25 Ministry Hub with on-going rebuilding projects in Cedar Rapids after the floods of 2008 by rehabbing homes, helping develop Iowa’s first Urban Farm, and working with youth. Go to http://www.hub25.org/get-involved/role-of- volunteers.html or contact Jerry Oakland, Neighborhood Investment Coordinator, at 319/362- 2214 or [email protected] (Updated 9/6/12)
b. SOUTHWEST DISTRICT OF IOWA ANNUAL CONFERENCE, including Harrison, Fremont, Pottawattamie and Mills Counties. The Missouri River runs the entire length of all four counties from Mondamin all the way to Hamburg, IA. Many thousand acres of farmland were flooded, many roads washed out and entire communities affected. ~ 20-25 homes need volunteer help with everything from cleaning out to hanging drywall and painting. Volunteer housing is available in Shenandoah, IA. In April 0212 the town of Thurman (near Hamburg and Shenandoah) which was flooded was also hit by a tornado. If you wish to volunteer in the Southwest District please Contact Southwest District Disaster Response Coordinator Vicki Wedemeyer at 712-249-6703 or [email protected]. (UMVIM Project # NCJ- IA-1011-01; Updated 9/7/12)
5. KANSAS, READING. Work also continues in Reading, Kansas in response to their May 2011 tornado. A Habitat for Humanity project will begin there soon and there are many volunteer opportunities available. Contact Steve Burnett, Assistant Disaster-Response Coordinator, at [email protected] or 785-410-0210. (Added 3/18/12)
6. LOUISIANA – HURRICANE ISAAC RESPONSE – The information for registration of recovery teams for Louisiana is here: http://www.la-umc.org/pages/detail/1761 (Added 9/6/12)
7. MISSOURI, JOPLIN: Missouri Conference will welcome Long Term Recovery VIM teams to help with the rebuilding of Joplin, MO starting in Sept, 2012. Contact Jaime Piper [email protected] to schedule your team.
8. MISSOURI, BRANSON. Visit : http://www.volunteerbranson.org/. We have been made aware of a new volunteer opportunity. The Red Cross is transitioning their donation center to the Tri-Lakes Community Church; located in the Tri-Lakes Center at 2527 State Hwy 248, Branson, Missouri. It will be the main donation center for the area. They are in need volunteers. If you would like to assist the Red Cross at the donation center, please call 417-339-4041 to be put on the schedule. The donation center will need to be manned Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm. (March 9, 2012).
9. MISSOURI, VAN BUREN. (near St Louis) Contact: Robin Walters, Missouri Conference (office: 573- 323-4044 cell: 573-870-0020). They need skilled labor (roofs, Dry Wall, Flooring) (Added 3/18/12)
- 4 - 10. NORTHEASTERN JURISDICTION CONFERENCE 2011 FLOOD RESPONSE CONTACTS (all new fall of 2011, updated 3/23/12):
THESE NEJ CONFERENCES will be in the rebuilding phase of flood recovery in Summer 2012. We have over 15000 families in the Southern tier of NY alone (Binghamton region) that are severely impacted by the Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee flooding events.
► GREATER NEW JERSEY: Rev. Derrick Doherty, [email protected], 609-693-3134, 27 Bryant Road; Waretown, NJ 08758,.
► EAST PENNSYLVANIA: Debra DePrinzio: Disaster Response Coordinator: [email protected] Bob Simcox: ERT Coordinator: [email protected] Ben Botti: VIM Coordinator: [email protected]
► SUSQUEHANNA (CENTER OF PA) : Larry Siikanen, 570-898-8710, [email protected]
► UPPER NEW YORK: Greg Forrester, [email protected], 607-756-7799, cell 607-345- 2928. Serving locations in Schoharie, Binghamton, Owego, etc.. We have a Volunteer Center in Endicott NY that can house 30 persons.
► NEW YORK: Denise Hamilton, [email protected], 914-615-2226. www.nyac.com
► NEW ENGLAND: Dave Stackpole [email protected] Doug Spanks [email protected] Stacey Bullock [email protected]
► VERMONT: David Murphy, [email protected], 49 Haggett Road, Montpelier, VT 05602, 802-223-2577; Or Mackenzie House, 802-485-9494. www.centralvermontmission.org
11. NORTH ALABAMA: Tornado Disaster Response – UMVIM long term recovery teams needed. Information and team registration found here : http://www.northalabamaumc.org/pages/detail/1608 (posted 5/5/11 Updated 2/21/12)
12. NORTH CAROLINA: MERCI CENTER STORM RESPONSE is the coordinating agency for the recovery efforts. MERCI Center: [email protected], 1-888-440-9167, 919-739-9167, Fax: 919-739-9124,
a. The NC Conference UMC Disaster Recovery Team requests volunteers for repairing and rebuilding homes damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Irene (August 2011) and the 2011 spring tornadoes. Hurricane Irene work sites are located along much of the inner and outer banks of NC while tornado projects are located in Raleigh and Sanford, NC. Much work consists of repairing flooded homes with some roof and interior repair. At each of our disaster sites, there is team housing and sleeping quarters with kitchens and showers. To schedule a team, please contact Ann Huffman at the NC UMC Disaster Call Center: 888.440.9167 or [email protected] . (Updated 12/13/11)
13. NORTH DAKOTA – MINOT, N.D. Construction teams are needed in Minot, ND to rebuild homes following the Souris River flood. Team housing is available at Hope Village from April 8 through Sept. 29, 2013. Winter teams are welcome, too, and can be housed at local churches. Get your team - 5 - ready and contact Bob Lower, Assoc. Dir. of Disaster Relief for Minot Area, 701-721-0441, [email protected]. Bob will provide instructions on registering your team. Housing and food costs for Hope Village are $20 per day per team member. Team Registration packets are provided on line after preliminary registration to secure your desired dates of UMVIM service. (updated 9/5/12).
14. NORTH GEORGIA: Call Center established at Simpsonwood. In response to the April storms, the Conference Disaster Response Team has set up a call center to help match cleanup and repair needs with volunteer teams. The phone number is 678-533-1443. A long list of volunteer needs are listed on their website. http://www.ngumc.org/ or http://www.ngumc.org/news/detail/971 (posted 5/5/11 Updated 10/25/11)
15. SOUTH DAKOTA – PIERRE / FORT PIERRE. Flooding from the Missouri River complicated lives last year. The Pierre/Ft Pierre SD area is in need of rebuild team assistance. The current primary need is drywall hanging and taping. This is an ecumenical effort with United Methodist Disaster Response Case Management, Lutheran Disaster Response Volunteer Management and Presbyterian Church- USA housing. Donations for housing and materials are strongly encouraged. Contact Rev. Kathy Chesney, Conference DRC-SD, 605-280-7127, [email protected]. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-DAK- 0312-01; New 3/18/12.)
16. TEXAS – SOUTH WEST TEXAS CONFERENCE, BASTROP AND SPICEWOOD. is in need of teams now to help with in Long Term Recovery from the Bastrop/Spicewood fires of 2011, you can register online. Or contact Margery Marshall [email protected] or 775-848-0766 for registration information. Teams needing housing register--http://www.umcswtx.org/faith-village-registration. For day teams register at http://www.umcswtx.org/umvim-registration (UMVIM Project # SCJ-SWT- 0612-01, Updated June, 2012)
17. TENNESSEE DISASTER RESPONSE, There is still a need for teams to assist with home rebuilds and other recovery operations from the flood in 2010 and the spring storms in 2011. They are requesting teams of 12 or fewer in November and December. Interested teams can view this page, email [email protected], or call 615.695.2765.https://sites.google.com/a/tnumc.com/tn-flood- 2010/home/volunteer-registration. (UMVIM Project # SEJ-HOC-1111-01)
18. TEXAS - THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY is in need of home repair after a huge flood from the last two tropical Depressions. For more information contact [email protected]. (New Dec 2011).
Previous HURRICANEs – RESPONSE Team Information
19. NORTH CAROLINA – see #11 entry above.
20. SOUTHWEST TEXAS CONFERENCE – SWTX CONFERENCE, MCALLEN DISTRICT of the UMC: We need many volunteers for Hurricane Alex and resulting flooding last summer and there is still some Hurricane Dolly Recovery in Southwest Texas Conference. Areas of Hidalgo , Willacy and Cameron Counties … McAllen , Mission , Pharr , Weslaco , Harlingen , Brownsville are the main cities. We have much need! Contact: Susan Hellums, Volunteer Coordinator, [email protected]. Our long-term recovery committee is Faith Communities for Disaster Response, serving the Hurricane Alex and Hurricane Dolly efforts as well as the Starr County Flooding disaster recovery in Roma, Rio Grande City. (Updated 1/24/11)
21. LOUISIANA – LOUISIANA DISASTER RECOVERY has significant needs for long term recovery teams across its coastal areas and inland from damage by Katrina, Rita, [#982523 - Hurricanes 2005], Gustav and Ike [#3019695 - Hurricanes 2008]. The Epworth Project working on unmet needs. Once again we want to thank you before hand for still coming to help our communities. God bless you!
- 6 - a. EPWORTH PROJECT. Susan Arnold
b. Epworth Summer Project for youth groups: Epworth Project knows how challenging it can be to plan a mission experience for your youth group. We are here to provide you an all-inclusive experience - no planning required! Our Summer Program is run by trained and capable summer interns that bring fellowship, fun, and safety on the worksite. The cost for our summer program is $300/person. All meals, lodging, theological programming, fun evening activities, supplies, summer t-shirt, worship, and a unique cultural experience is provided. Dates: May 26-Aug 6, 2011. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-LAC-0211-02 Updated 12/08/11)
22. MISSISSIPPI – KATRINA RECOVERY: Mississippi United Methodist Disaster Recovery (MSUMDR). New Mailing Address: P.O. Box 364 Long Beach, MS 39560. Contact: Beth Dean, Volunteer Coordinator, [email protected], 1-866-435-7091; 228-539-9332; F: 228-539-9328. Robert Sharp, Director, until September 2012, [email protected]. The gulf coast of Mississippi and the immediate surrounding areas were devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Volunteers are still needed to complete building projects and new homes. Please read the new Team Guidebook, download from the website, before scheduling your team: http://www.mississippi-umc.org/pages/detail/763. Camp Love is projected to stay open indefinitely. Camp Hope in Vancleave is now closed. A, S, I, RV nearby. Max 30 per camp at any time. [#982523 - Hurricanes 2005]. (UMVIM Project #SEJ-MSC-0205-01: updated 6/18/12)
23. FLORIDA HURRICANE RECOVERY - To schedule a team, please complete the volunteer team registration form. Someone from Disaster Recovery Ministry will contact the team leader to discuss the options and provide additional information. Webpage: http://www.flumc2.org/page.asp?PKValue=1361 (Updated 6/15/10))
WAREHOUSES / DEPOTS needing volunteers
24. UMCOR SAGER-BROWN DEPOT, BALDWIN, LA – The Depot is always in need of volunteers for various tasks as well as supplies. With the onslaught of recent storms the number of flood buckets is running low. Please donate flood bucket to the UMCOR Sager -Brown Depot immediately. In addition to flood buckets there is a need for school kits, sewing kits, layettes, hand towel and health kits to replace those that are shipped. For specifics on assembling kits please visit the Sager Brown website at www.sagerbrown.org . Contact Person: Volunteer Coordinator, 1-337-923-2027, extension 202, [email protected]. [#901515 - UMCOR Sager Brown] (UMVIM Project #SCJ-LAC-0204-05, updated 6/12/12).
25. MIDWEST MISSION DISTRIBUTION CENTER, CHATHAM, IL – P.O. Box 56, 1022 New City Road Chatham, IL 62629. [email protected], www.midwestmissiondc.org. O:217/483-7911, F:217/483-7981. Receive, sort, pack, and prepare for shipment of disaster response goods and humanitarian aid around the USA and abroad. Stay on campus in dorm (bring own bedding). Must have own transportation. Costs: $15 per person per day for room (dorm kitchen is provided), plus $50 per person for the week to pay for supplies. Work M-F 8:30am-4pm. J (age 12), S, F, A, OA, RV. Camping or dormitory facilities. Max 32.
26. UMCOR-WEST, SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Opened in February 2009, this new 25,000-square-foot warehouse will primarily serve as a material resources depot to store UMCOR supply kits and will provide new opportunities for kit ministry. Volunteers are being sought to paint and clean the 25,000-
- 7 - square-foot warehouse. To volunteer or donate supply kits, please contact Rev. Brian Diggs at 801- 973-7250, [email protected]. (UMVIM Project #WJ-RMC-0304-14 added 2/23/09)
27. MISSION CENTRAL, MECHANICSBURG, PA – 5 Pleasant View Dr., Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 O:717/766-1533. www.missioncentral.org A ministry of the CPA conference housing 16 ecumenical ministries including a contract with UMCOR to verify , store, and send emergency supplies. Opportunities abound in the warehouse to assist in the processing of donations. A computer rehab ministry is also located there. Housing available through partner UMC churches in the area. Accept Y,YA,A,OA. (UMVIM Project # NEJ-SQC-0204-04)
2. U. S. UMVIM OPPORTUNITIES, LISTED BY JURISDICTION
- 8 - NORTH CENTRAL JURISDICTION
Lorna Jost, UMVIM Coordinator 910 4th St., Suite D, Brookings, SD 57006 O: 605/692-3390, Cell: 605/695-0782, F: 605/692-3391 (call before faxing) [email protected] Website: www.gbgm-umc.org/northcentralvim/
Teresa Miller Joan Goebel Chair, UMVIM-NCJ Board of Directors Jurisdictional NOMADS Representative 2029 Woven Heart Dr. 4318 South Wermter Rd Holt MI 48842 South Range, WI 54874 517-699-4116 715-381-3819 [email protected] [email protected]
[#901375 - United Methodist Volunteers in Mission - North Central Jurisdiction]
- 9 - — ILLINOIS — NORTHERN ILLINOIS ILLINOIS GREAT RIVERS CONFERENCE CONFERENCE
UMVIM CO-COORDINATORS UMVIM COORDINATOR Dr. Carol Meynen Greg Gelzinnis 333 Anjou Drive 3002 Godfrey Rd Northbrook IL 60062 Godfrey, IL 62305 847/501-3533 [email protected] [email protected]
DISASTER RESPONSE DISASTER RESPONSE COORDINATOR COORDINATOR Rev. Christina L. Vosteen Kenneth Miner Waterman UMC 2325 Waterbury Pond Cr 210 W. Garfield Springfield IL 62712 Waterman, IL 60556 217-529-2546 [email protected] [email protected]
NORTHERN ILLINOIS: HUMBOLDT PARK UMC HUMBOLDT PARK UMC, Jennie Dye, volunteer coordinator, [email protected], 773-342-0441. Check out the website of both the church and the agency. They are both very good and informative: www.hpsschanginglives.org ; www.humboldtparkumc.org. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-NIC-0204-02 Updated 10/20/10).
REYNOLDSWOOD CAMP, Steve Luse, 621 Reynoldswood Rd., Dixon, IL 61021. 815/284-6979, F: - 8915, [email protected] Remodel cabins and shower house, paint, build tree houses, put siding on chapel, and build fence line. S, A, RV, Max 25. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-NIC-0204-02)
ROCKFORD URBAN MINISTRIES, Contact Michelle Ryan or Stanley Campbell, 201 Seventh St, Rockford, IL 61104. 815/964-7111, [email protected] ; [email protected] ; www.rockfordworkcamps.org. Work on housing rehab, mission projects, food pantry needs new roof, shelving, paint, drop-in center for homeless needs general repair and paint, work with Rockford Habitat for Humanity. Serve at homeless soup kitchen. Help transform old farm into prairie wetland. Donations are needed of tools, money, volunteer time, & a cell phone. Sleeping bags at local UMC, shower at YMCA, cook in church kitchen, $150 donation to church for lodging. One leader for every three youths age 14-15 and one adult leader for every 5 youths age 16-18. J, S, A. RV. Max 70. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-NIC-0204-04)
ROCKFORD WORK CAMPS, a project of Rockford URBAN MINISTRIES (RUM). Contact Michelle Ryan, 815-315-3957, or [email protected], or Stanley Campbell, Dir. of RUM, 201 Seventh St, Rockford, IL 61104. 815/964-7111, [email protected]. Work on housing rehab, mission projects, food pantries and soup kitchens, paint, drop-in center for homeless needs general repair and paint, work with Rockford Habitat for Humanity. Serve at homeless soup kitchen. Help transform old farm into prairie wetland. Website: www.rockfordworkcamps.org. Donations are needed of tools, money, volunteer time, $20/person/day (subject to change, and we can talk). Bring sleeping bags and stay in local UM Churches, shower at church or the YMCA, cook in church kitchen, make a donation to church for lodging per person. One leader for every three youths age 14-15 and one adult leader for every 5 youths age 16-18. J, S, A. RV. Max 120. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-NIC-1011-01)
- 10 - OTHER NORTHERN ILLINOIS CONFERENCE agencies who appreciate volunteers: Methodist Youth Services, Chicago, Vickie Klopsch, 773/728-1818 (UMVIM Project # NCJ- NIC-0204-05) Shalom Zones, various locations across N IL, Lonnie Chafin, 312/346-9766 X 122 [#742566 - Communities of Shalom] (UMVIM Project # NCJ-NIC-0204-06) ChildServ, Chicagoland, Jennifer Collins/Charisse Burt, 773/693-0300 (UMVIM Project # NCJ- NIC-0204-07) Marcy-Newberry Association, Chicago, Rev. Margaret Ann Williams, 312/ 829-7555 [#982149 - Community Centers] (UMVIM Project # NCJ-NIC-0204-08)
ILLINOIS GREAT RIVERS: EAST BAY CAMP, Lea Shuler, 24248 Ron Smith Memorial Hwy, Hudson IL 61748-7552. 309/365- 7531, F: -7532, [email protected],
LITTLE GRASSY UM CAMP, Brad North, 1 Methodist Camp Road, Makanda, IL 62958-3216. 618/457-6030, [email protected]. Help remodel cabins, landscaping, cleaning, painting. 1-2 wks. J, S, A. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-IGR-0204-02)
LIVING SPRINGS CAMP, Mike Eaker, 14253 East Epworth Springs Road, Lewistown, IL 61542- 8427. 309/547-2047, [email protected]. Help remodel cabins, landscaping, cleaning, painting. 1-2 wks. J, S, A. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-IGR-0204-03)
JESUS ES EL SEÑOR, Ernesto Trevino, P.O. Box 149, Cobden, IL 62920-0149. 618/893-2050, [email protected] or [email protected]. Help build a parsonage & guest house, work in outreach center sorting clothes & food. 1-4 wks. J, S, A. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-IRG-0204-04 updated 2/11/11)
MIDWEST MISSION DISTRIBUTION CENTER, P.O. Box 56, 1022 New City Road Chatham, IL 62629. O:217/483-7911, F:217/483-7981, [email protected], www.midwestmissiondc.org Receive, sort, pack, and prepare for shipment of disaster response goods and humanitarian aid around the USA and abroad. Stay on campus in dorm (bring own bedding). Must have own transportation. Costs: $15 per person per day for room (dorm kitchen is provided), plus $50 per person for the week to pay for supplies. Work M-F 8:30am-4pm J (age 12), S, F, A, OA, RV. Camping or dormitory facilities. Max 32. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-IRG-0204-05 updated 2/11/11)
NATIVE AMERICAN FELLOWSHIP DAYSPRING UMC, 2401 Springfield Road, East Peoria, IL 61611, Pastor Dan Lybarger, [email protected] or Butch or Sharon McClellan 309-360-4836 or 309-360-0690 [email protected] . The Native American Fellowship/ Dayspring UMC is in need of UMVIM teams to help complete our church building and worship center. There are a variety of projects from dry-walling, landscaping, trail maintenance and more. Donations accepted. Housing can be arranged in a neighboring church or camping facilities are available. Some meals will be provided to UMVIM workers. A Native American cultural experience will also be provided. Dayspring is the only Native American chartered congregation of any denomination in the state of Illinois. Website: http://nafdayspring.org/ [#982615 - Native American Comprehensive Plan] (UMVIM Project # NCJ- IRG-1206-01 First listed 12/08/06: updated 3/5/12)
- 11 - — INDIANA — INDIANA CONFERENCE
UMVIM COORDINATOR DISASTER RESPONSE COORDINATOR Beth Stickles McDaniel Rev. David Powell 301 Pennsylvania Parkway # 300 820 W Mill Street Indianapolis, IN 46280 Danville, IN 46122 317-705-1870 317/745-4330 [email protected] [email protected]
CAMP SITES, the following four campsites work together to host groups and can accommodate a wide range of skills, interests, and housing needs. For work needs at all the sites contact Tudor Lance, 219-834- 2212, [email protected], or visit
CREATIVE WOMEN OF THE WORLD/HAPI, Lorelei VerLee 260/414-7203, 7616 DiSalle Blvd Suite A, Fort Wayne IN 46825, [email protected]. HAPI (Haitian Artisans for Peace International) artisans make embroideries that we assemble into greeting cards and there are other similar assembly jobs. The training is done that day in Ft. Wayne and is easily learned. Most jobs are sit-down jobs except for ironing. There are other simple sewing and warehouse organizational jobs that we may do if there are no cards to assemble when you want to come. Creative Women of the World is the main distributor for HAPI. CWOW is dedicated to providing design and business training and marketing opportunities for women living in extreme poverty around the world so they can use the power of creativity to sustainably support their families. Along with Haiti, we work with artisans in Tajikistan, Turkey, India, Kenya, Mexico as well those living in poverty in the US. Other countries continue to be added. www.CreativeWomenof theWorld.com is our website and should be activated very soon. (ADVANCE #3020490 UMVIM Project # NCJ-INC-1011-01 Updated 10/13/11)
INNER CITY MISSION PROGRAM, HAMMOND, IN. Kevin McCullough, First UMC, 6635 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, IN 46324, O: 219-932-5915, C: 815-341-3603, [email protected]. Inner City development program – helping others help themselves. Reach out through Day Camps and Block Parties. Teams stay with hosting families from First United Methodist Church. One week work periods. Information and Application online www.cowdogklem.com S, YA, F. Max 10. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-INC-1206-01: updated 1/31/07)
BAKER CHAPEL UMC REBUILD, Boonville, IN. Elsie Miller, 1-800-919-8160 X 221, [email protected]. Volunteers will rebuild Baker Chapel UMC that was demolished by a tornado on Nov 6, 2005. Ground breaking was held July 30, 2006 and teams can start work Sept 11, 2006. Teams will be coordinated through the South Indiana Conference Office. J & S w/ adults, A, I. Max 10. Requesting $100/team member per week. [#901680 - Midwest Emergencies] (UMVIM Project # NCJ- INC-0706-01)
- 12 - LINDEN UMC, Highway 231 South, Linden, IN 47955. Jim McBee, O: 765-376-3032, H: 765-794- 4286, [email protected] or Joan Airey, 765-339-7347, [email protected]. Linden UMC is building an ~ 5000 sq ft, one level, concrete slab, wood frame classroom addition. Need help framing, trusses, roof decking, roofing and other areas. Please call/email in advance to let us know you are coming! S, A, F, I. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-INC-0708-01).
— IOWA — IOWA CONFERENCE
UMVIM COORDINATOR DISASTER RESPONSE Kathy Martin COORDINATOR 1501 Morningside Avenue Trish Burkett Sioux City, IA 51106 223 Crystal St Unit 308 712/274-5148 Ames, IA 50010-8310 [email protected] 515/897-0796; Cell 515/460-4892 [email protected]
MARION CARES, 766 13 St Marion, IA 52302. Marion Cares serves at-risk children and families at five different sites in Marion, IA. They can tailor a mission trip for your group. Service options include assisting with summer or after school programming (Bible learning, games, art, reading, gardens), Community Gardens, canvassing neighborhoods, and cooking classes. Check out the Marion Cares Website www.marioncares.org. Contact Joe Polzin, [email protected] , 319-377-5344. Prefer 4-10 team members. (UMVIM Project #NCJ-1010-01: Updated 2011)
NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS, 1411 Brady, Davenport, IA 52803. 563-323-5295 F: 563- 322-2800, [email protected], Pennie Kellenberger, C: 563-370-7869, [email protected]. For YOUTH TEAMs. Working in the heart of the Hilltop urban neighborhood of Davenport, IA. Home repair, yard work, serving meals, homeless ministry, neighborhood outreach, etc. Cost $250 / participant ( housing, breakfast, lunch) Evening meal not included. Need teams in June, July and August. Y, F, I . RV nearby. Max 15 students w/ 3 adults (UMVIM Project # NCJ-IAC-0211-01: added 2/18/11)
OKOBOJI CAMP & RETREAT CENTER, Keith Shew, 21413 154th St Place, Spirit Lake, IA 51360. 712/336-2936; 866-856-9862, [email protected]. www.okobojicamp.com, Exterior & Interior painting, power washing and staining, roof repairs, general clean up/repairs, vehicle maintenance, plumbing, landscaping, lots of organizing and tinkering projects. All hands needed to help kids grow in a safe place. J, S, A, RV. Max 40. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-IAC-0404-01 Updated 4/16/09)
PICTURED ROCKS UM CAMP & RETREAT CENTER, Patric Newton, 12004 190th St., Monticello, IA 52310, 1-866-651-1223, F: 319/465-6022, [email protected]. Trail clearing and maintenance, tree trimming/brush cleanup, wood splitting, outdoor bench repairs/construction, grounds beautification, fall leaf raking. Sleep on site (lodges or tents). Meals prepared on site. Provide own transportation. Enjoy Frisbee golf, rock climbing, team bldg/challenge course, zip line, caving, canoeing, and swimming (indoor). J, S, A, RV. Max 40. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-IAC-0404-02. Updated 6/21/12)
WESLEY WOODS CAMP & RETREAT CENTER, Tiffany Arnold (Retreat & Vol. Coord.) 10896 Nixon St., Indianola, IA 50125. [email protected], 515-961-4523 ext. 101 or 1-800-684- 7753. Camp upkeep, remodeling lodges or cabins for year-round retreats, set up of outpost sites for summer camping season, carpentry, plumbing, painting, insulating, and siding. Fence work, clearing brush, trail maintenance, chopping and hauling wood. Three hours of work will equal 1/2 price lodging. - 13 - Can provide meals. Contact us for prices. J, S, A, OA, on site RV. Max 30. www.wesleywoodsiowa.org (UMVIM Project # NCJ-IAC-0404-03 Updated 3/4/11)
— MICHIGAN — DETROIT CONFERENCE WEST MICHIGAN CONFERENCE UMVIM COORDINATOR UMVIM COORDINATOR John Walls Rev. David Morton 2111 21st Street 4285 E Kirby Rd. Wyandotte, MI 48192 Battle Creek, MI 49017 734-282-5930 269-964-7098 [email protected] [email protected]
DISASTER RESPONSE DISASTER RESPONSE COORDINATOR COORDINATOR Eric Miller Jeremy Wicks 48212 Cardinal PO Box 106 Shelby Township, MI 48317 Dansville, MI. 48819 586-206-4527 517- 623-6594 [email protected] [email protected]
DETROIT: CASS COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES, Rev. Faith Fowler, 11850 Woodrow Wilson, Detroit, MI 48206. 313/883-2277 O, 313/408-1980 C [email protected],or Sue Pethoud, 313/883-2277 O, 810/278- 1355, [email protected]. There is much to do at CCSS from food prep and yard work to green industries and light construction. We have a day program for developmentally disabled adults that could always use an extra hand. We can use you for a day, a morning or an entire week. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-DET-0412-01 NEW!)
GOD'S COUNTRY COOPERATIVE PARISH, Katie Peterson, PO Box 382, Paradise, MI 49768. 906-492-3680, [email protected] or go to our web page - www.gbgm-umc.org/gccp. Located in Newberry, Michigan in the Upper Pennisula. Yard work, painting, building renovations, repair homes for rural families in need. Accomodations provided in churches and local homes or camping in state parks on Lake Superior. We accept Y, A, S - individual or groups in the months of June, July and part of August for mission teams. [#3020435 - God's Country Cooperative Parish] (UMVIM Project # NCJ-DET- 0204-01; Updated 2/10/11)
FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 310 5th St, Coleman, MI 48618. Contact Doug Stilwell, [email protected], 989-687-6269. Starting date is August 15, 2011. We are building a new church mostly with volunteer labor. There will be lots of work for people of any skill level. We have identified a place for volunteers to stay and will provide lunch and 2 snacks daily! There is no project cost for this as the church is raising the funds, we just need your time and labor! A, Y, F, RV. Max 10. (UMVIM Project #NCJ-DET-0511-01: NEW 5/25/11!)
FLINT COMMUNITY SERVICE. Jeff Johnson, [email protected], O: 810-238-7685, F: 810-238- 9401. Flint-Calvary UMC, 2111 Flushing Rd, Flint, MI 48504. Stay at the church, do home repairs for financially challenged community members in the urban core of Flint. The cost is $200 per person ($100 to cover meals, etc. and $100 to help offset material expenses). Opportunities to visit other mission sites in the city. Y, F. Max 20. (UMVIM Project #NCJ-DET-0101-01: updated 2/11/11) MOTOWN MISSION EXPERIENCE, Carl Gladstone, 3745 Cass Ave., Detroit, MI 48201, [email protected], 313-718-2275. This is the United Methodist related youth work mission - 14 - destination in the City of Detroit. Participants live in the city for a week, serve in "economic disaster recovery" ministries including home repair, greening, and feeding ministries, and get immersed in the culture of Motown through urban excursions, visits to local churches, concerts by local musicians, and maybe even a Tiger's game. You will stay in the historic Metropolitan UMC and work in the Cody/Rouge & Brightmoor neighborhoods of Detroit. A fee is charged that includes lodging, food, project material, and program costs. For information and to register online visit http://motownmission.org. J (graduated 6th grade), S, A, F. Max 15. (UMVIM Project #NCJ-DET-1009- 01; Updated 2/10/11)
VINA COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC, Rev. Loretta M. Job, Deacon, First UMC Church, 400 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton, MI 48116, 810-229-8561, [email protected]. This dental clinic, with two complete dental stations is located on the property of our church, serves the adult population of Livingston County with basic dental care and has a full time front office manager. To qualify for the clinic, adults must be residents of the county, have no dental insurance, and meet an income level at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. The clinic relies on volunteer dentists from the county to staff the clinic and have recently hired a dentist to work 1 day per week. We would welcome general dentists, dental hygienists, and oral surgeons at anytime. Website: www.vinadental.org. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-DET-1209-01)
WEST MICHIGAN: THE GRAND RAPIDS AREA SERVICE PROJECT (GRASP), Director Mike Marshall, 1-877-84- GRASP (toll-free), [email protected]. Grand Rapids Olivet UMC, 1933 Buchanan SW, Grand Rapids 49507. GRASP connects Volunteer in Mission Teams to West Michigan projects throughout the year. J.S.A. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-WMI-0204-01)
M.A.P. (MISSION FOR AREA PEOPLE), Diana Stubbs, 2500 Jefferson, Muskegon Heights, MI 49444. 231/733-9672. Repairs, remodel, painting. J, S, A. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-WMI-0204-02)
UNITED METHODIST METROPOLITAN MINISTRY of Greater Grand Rapids, Susan Hansen, 100 Burton, SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507. Repairs and painting on low-income homes. 616/245-6512, [email protected].. S, A. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-WMI-0204-03)
— MINNESOTA — MINNESOTA CONFERENCE
UMVIM COORDINATOR DISASTER RESPONSE COORDINATOR Bob Lange Heather E. Klason 189 Logan Parkway NE 806 Church Ave. Fridley, MN 55432 St. Charles, MN 55972 763-571-1551 C: 320-290-7460 [email protected] [email protected]
EMMA NORTON RESIDENCE, Judy Conn, 670 N. Robert St., St. Paul, MN 55101. 651/251-2629, [email protected]. Landscaping, painting, gardening and electrical work. S, A. [#171200 - Emma Norton Services] (UMVIM Project # NCJ-MNC-0204-01)
FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN, packing nutritious food for worldwide distribution. Register to do volunteering, http://www.fmsc.org. Coon Rapids, Chanhassen and Eagan locations. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-NIC-0204-01: updated 02/04/11)
- 15 - SERVANT HEART MINISTRIES, Ian Deane at Kingswood Retreat Center 952-472-3586 or email [email protected], Web site www.campminnesota.org. Camp Kingswood is excited to announce the creation of Servant Heart Ministries. Servant Heart Ministries will continue to be an outreach project of Camp Kingswood and will contain a stable of programs designed to reach out and get involved in communities everywhere. These ministries currently include URBAN SERVANTS, MISSION MINNESOTA, MOBILE MISSIONS, AND BREAKAWAY for college students, ADULTS IN SERVICE, and our CUSTOM missions program. These mission opportunities are designed to help groups learn more about God, others and themselves. Published dates are designed as multi group experiences. Single group experiences are scheduled as space is available. Through acts of mercy and justice groups "practice" the following of God's call to action. Through worship, Bible study, devotions and sharing, participants reflect, learn and connect spiritual lessons with the service they provide. J, S, A. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-MNC-1009-01:Updated 10/24/09)
— NORTH DAKOTA — DAKOTAS CONFERENCE
UMVIM COORDINATOR DISASTER RESPONSE COORDINATOR Gloria Borgman Lee Gale PO Box 873 716 Griggs Ave. Spearfish, SD 57783 Grafton, ND 58237 H: 605/642-5321, O: 605/642-3113 701/352-2644 [email protected] [email protected]
SPIRIT LAKE NATION NATIVE AMERICAN RESERVATION, Fort Totten, ND. Contact Children of the Harvest Directors Mike and Libby Flowers, Spirit Lake Ministry Center 3365 81st Ave NE Sheyenne ND 58374. (O): 701-799-1174, 701-799-0227, [email protected]. Renovation & construction, VBS and other ministries. Max: 70. [#3020453 - Spirit Lake Ministry Center] (UMVIM Project # NCJ-DAK-0106-01: Updated 3/16/10)
STANDING ROCK NATION - SAINT GABRIEL CAMP, Rev. Canon John Floberg, PO Box 612, Ft. Yates, ND 58538. 701/222-0041, F: 701/222-0041, [email protected]. Teams repair existing camp structures or build new ones at St. Gabriel's Camp (where Native Youth from Standing Rock come for Camps and Retreats) or renovate homes around Standing Rock. St. Gabriel's Camp is a 40 acre rustic camp setting with cabins, shelters, chapel, lodges, kitchen and dining facilities and a bathhouse located 7 miles west of Solen, ND (just off Highway 6 on Route 24). Cabins sleep 6-12. A 12 passenger van can be rented if available. Cost is $30 per person for room. Meals are prepared by the team. Project fees are dependent upon group size: 3–10 = $125 per person; 10–15 = $100 per person; 16+ = $90 per person. www.standingrockepiscopal.org. J, S with 4:1 ratio to adults, A, I. Max 70.( UMVIM Project # NCJ- DAK-0604-01)
FLOOD RECOVERY, MINOT, ND. The mild winter throughout the Dakotas has been a blessing in Minot, N.D. Teams are needed to begin reconstruction and rebuilding. Housing will be available to teams in Minot at Hope Village beginning April 1. Get your team ready and contact Bob Lower, Associate Director of Disaster Relief for Minot Area, [email protected], 701-721-0441. Hope Village will be available for teams heading to Minot beginning April 1. Housing and food will be available for $20 per day. Y,A (UMVIM Project # NCJ-DAK-1212-01; Updated 2/21/12)
- 16 - — OHIO — EAST OHIO CONFERENCE WEST OHIO CONFERENCE UMVIM COORDINATOR UMVIM COORDINATOR Tammy Kuntz Dee Stickley-Miner 118 Evergreen Dr. 32 Wesley Blvd. Lodi, OH 44254 Worthington, OH 43085 330-948-2424 1-800/437-0028 or cell 614-325-8741 614/844-6200 ext 239 [email protected] [email protected]
DISASTER RESPONSE DISASTER RESPONSE COORDINATOR COORDINATOR Mr. Bill Sutherin Tba 615½ E. Main Street East Palestine, OH 44413 330-426-9608 (Home) [email protected]
EAST OHIO: BLUE ROSE MISSION, MANSFIELD, OH. 230 S. Main Street Mansfield, Ohio 44902, 419-524- 3762, [email protected], http://www.bluerosemission.org. Rebuilding Mission of Richland County, Ohio. We have work assignments for youth (12 and older) and adults. We are accepting 1 to 3 day volunteers or week long (Sunday pm to Saturday am) mission teams for the summer and fall. This Mission is ecumenical in nature and wishes to include all workers possessing a loving heart. Stay overnight in rustic cabins/ bunkhouses with a shower house (bring your own linens or sleeping bags), meals and evening devotion and conversation time over a campfire. 34 acres property available for nature hikes, games, campfires and devotions under the stars. Applications are available on the Blue Rose Mission website. Mission Statement: To provide opportunities for people to bring Christ to homeowners in need in Richland County through home improvement projects. Y, A Typical Mission Activities: • Painting • Porch Repair • Home Repairs • Disaster Cleanup & Rebuilding • Winterization • Building Ramps EOC Advance Specials #9940 (NCJ-EOH-0908-01; updated 2/21/2011).
SOWER WORK MISSION, EPWORTH CENTER, Rev. Lou Verdi or Dawn Livingston, 301 N. Main St., Box 538, Bethesda, OH 43719, [email protected], www.epworthcenter.org, 740- 484-4705, F: 740-484-4705. A 1-3 day work mission experience in the Appalachian hills of Bethesda, Ohio. Affordable and open to all first-time work mission youth groups. Fees are $50.00/person/day, and material donations are welcomed. Open to all youth groups, ages 12 and up, who have never participated in a work mission and can't commit as a group to taking a full trip. This is a wonderful learning, growing and service opportunity! We want to help equip your youth group to get involved in serving as the hands, feet and smile of Jesus Christ. Your group will in turn reach out to our neighbors in need. Projects will include painting, porch repair, small construction, yard work and more. We have staff and servants here to help make your experience a great one. There are limited spaces available, so contact us today! Any size groups are welcome! facebook.com/sower.mission (This is a ministry of the East Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church, working within the Southern Hills and Ohio Valley Districts. SOWER has an ecumenical focus, welcoming groups from many denominations. [EOC Advance Specials #9140 - SOWER, #9191 - Extension (Outreach) Ministries] (UMVIM Project # NCJ-EOH-0105-01; Updated 12/27/11)
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SOWER WORK MISSION, EPWORTH CENTER, First Step Youth Work Mission Adventure. Rev. Lou Verdi or Dawn Livingston, 301 N. Main St., Box 538, Bethesda, OH 43719, [email protected], www.epworthcenter.org, 740-484-4705, F: 740-484-4705. A 1-3 day work mission experience in the Appalachian hills of Bethesda, Ohio. Affordable and open to all first-time work mission youth groups. Fees are $50.00/person/day, and material donations are welcomed. Open to all youth groups, ages 12 and up, who have never participated in a work mission and can't commit as a group to taking a full trip. This is a wonderful learning, growing and service opportunity! We want to help equip your youth group to get involved in serving as the hands, feet and smile of Jesus Christ. Your group will in turn reach out to our neighbors in need. Projects will include painting, porch repair, small construction, yard work and more. We have staff and servants here to help make your experience a great oneThere are limited spaces available, so contact us today! Any size groups are welcome! facebook.com/sower.mission (UMVIM Project # NCJ-EOH-0112-01)
THE L.E.A.F. (LOVING EQUALLY ALL FAMILIES), Project Coordinator, Don Palm, PO Box 619 Conneaut, OH 44030-0619. [email protected] or [email protected], 440-224-1176: Co-Coordinator, Lonnie Hutchens, [email protected], 440-593-2871. This ecumenical group of Christians has a week of projects working with those in need in Conneaut, OH with home repairs (carpentry, painting, cleaning, yard work and roofing) for homeowners or organizations that cannot afford or are unable to physically do the work themselves. The L.E.A.F. Project runs only one week in July. 2011 dates are July 9th and 11th - 16th. Cost for volunteers who will be staying overnight or all week is: $150.00/week/volunteer or $25 day/ volunteer. There will be a non-refundable deposit of $25.00 per volunteer, up to ten volunteers. A larger group there is a $250.00 maximum non-refundable deposit. Meals are included, but you must bring your own bedding and toiletries. Groups of adults and/or youth are welcome. We require one adult per five youth, of the same gender. Sleeping quarters will be in school classrooms. Showers are available in the same building. A donation for materials used is welcome. Y, A. Visit: www.newleafumc.com or www.stmsfc.org. Y, A. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-EOH-1009-01; Updated 3/7/11).
THE NEHEMIAH MISSION OF CLEVELAND, Jim Szakacs, Exec. Dir., 216-961-6968 EXT 10, [email protected], 6515 Bridge Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102, or visit www.NEHEMIAHMISSION.org for complete information. A program of The North Coast District of the UMC, “The Nehemiah Mission of Cleveland rebuilds the lives and homes of the physically and fiscally challenged of Cleveland through volunteer mission teams who improve living environments in order to sow seeds of hope for individuals and neighborhoods.”
The mission consists of a primary housing center with dormitory style sleeping arrangements for up to 50, showers, lounges, kitchen, worship space, gym and internet access. A second building is also available for smaller teams of 12 or less. All sleeping, dining and shower facilities are centrally air conditioned.
The Nehemiah Mission is an urban mission that serves the entire metropolitan area of Cleveland, OH. Team projects include light construction, painting, home repair, landscaping, feeding the poor and teaching VBS. The mission staff provides daily devotionals and may plan more extensive Bible study and discussion time based on group requests or will allow group leadership to design their own devotional program. Cleveland offers a diverse mix of cultural, art, music, sports, dining and entertainment attractions. This is a twelve month facility that works with mission teams of all ages from 12 up. J.S,A. The mission is also available as a retreat center. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-EOH- 1104-01; Updated 8/30/12)
OPEN M, (OPPORTUNITY PARISH ECUMENICAL NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRY), Larry Jackson, 941 Princeton St. Akron, OH 44311-1957. 330/434-0110, [email protected]. Home repairs/painting for disabled/elderly families/individuals. J, S, A. (UMVIM Project #NCJ-EOH-0204-01)
- 18 - URBAN MISSION MINISTRIES-JOSHUA (Journeys Of Service Helping Upper Appalachia), Ashley Steele at [email protected] or Angie Brown at [email protected] , 301 N 5th St, Steubenville OH 43952. 740/282-8010, www.urbanmission.org. Groups who wish to participate in a weekend or week-long mission project have the opportunity to choose their own projects as well as a few excursions throughout their mission experience. Work projects include: painting, small repairs, installation of wheelchair ramps, siding, yardwork, volunteering at the Unity Kitchen, packing bags and distributing food, worshipping with the Mission Rejoice worship community at the Mission, and more. Excursions include (1) day or evening trip to Pittsburgh, PA 40 minutes away (Pirates baseball, clipper boats and amusement park); (2) Cedar Point Amusement Park 3 hours away; (3) Pool and winter Park in Wheeling, WV 30 minutes away. Daily devotions are also offered for each group. J, S, A, Max 42. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-EOH-2004-02 Updated 12/20/11)
SANDUSKY ECUMENICAL SERVICE, Carolyn Springer, [email protected], 419-625-6261, First Presbyterian Church, 265 Jackson Street, Sandusky, OH, 44870. Customize you mission. We provide housing, handicapped-accessible bathrooms and showers, AC, breakfast and lunch. We help you plan your mission and recreation by sending you a list of available mission projects for the time you wish to serve. We will line up the selected projects and make arrangements for you to succeed in your mission project. Projects include environmental projects, spending time with children or veterans, our senior center, the homeless shelter and the local food pantry. We can also get tickets for Cedar Point, local water park during your stay. Cost is $25/person/night. J, S, F, Max 30. (UMVIM Project #NCJ-EOH-0110- 01: Updated 2/22/11)
WEST OHIO: AWAKEN THE CITY, Sara Thomas
GOOD WORKS, INC., Serving people struggling with poverty in rural Appalachian since 1981, providing shelter for the rural homeless and many community outreach initiatives to the families in Athens County. Good Works hosts Work Retreats (short-term mission teams) year-round, assisting with the maintenance and development of Good Works properties and also helping the elderly and people with disabilities on their properties. Groups can also sponsor our weekly "Friday Night Supper" for 120-140 people. Groups stay in our dorm located at The Hannah House and participate in many of the Good Works initiatives. For more information, visit our web site at www.good-works.net. To begin planning for your time of service e-mail [email protected] or call 740/594-3336. S, A, RV. Max 25. [#194382 -Good Works - Good Works exists to connect people from all walks of life with people in poverty so that the kingdom of God can be experienced.] (UMVIM Project # NCJ-WOH-1009-01; Updated 2/10/11)
J.A.M. (JACKSON AREA MINISTRIES), Rev. Robert Davis, P.O. Box 603, Jackson, OH 45640, Phone - 1-888-237-3141, Fax: 740-288-4308,email: [email protected]. Volunteer opportunities in Appalachian Ohio. Inquiries can be made by phone or e-mail. Projects include affordable housing, accessibility issues such as ramps, basic home repairs, vacation Bible schools and community service projects. Accepting youth and adults starting at the 8th grade. Work camp season June - August other dates pre-arranged. J, S, A, RV. [#194431 - Jackson Area Ministries] (UMVIM Project # NCJ- WOH-0204-02; Updated 11/01/11)
- 19 - JTK MINISTRIES (MALTA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH), Jeff & Kim Karnes, PO Box 237, Malta, OH 43758. 740/607-3343, 740/962-4596, [email protected]. Light Construction, painting, cleanup for low income families in SE Ohio. Lodging in the church. Showers available. Food could be supplied or groups can cook for themselves. Worship and Bible study opportunities available. Costs vary from $100-$175 depending on arrangements and work. J, S, A. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-WOH00206- 01)
SOWER (Sharing Our Witness – Enriching Relationships), Henderson Settlement, Frakes, KY project. Ralph & Carolyn Brandon, SOWER UMVIM Team Leaders. 231 McMillen Dr., Newark, Oh 43055, 740-344-5581, [email protected]. SOWER is an UMVIM outreach project of the West Ohio Conference UMC serving Henderson Settlement which is part of the Red Bird Missionary Conference. Henderson Settlement provides a multitude of services to the area. SOWER UMVIM works through the Work Camp Program which repairs existing housing and builds new houses (27 to date) to raise the quality of life for the owner families in the local area. The SOWER VIM Team will be constructing the SOWER's 11th home for a family. The $36,000 to $40,000 cost of materials to build one of the 28’ x 28’ or 28’ x 32’ houses from the ground up has been pledged -- additional contingency funds are always welcome. Work Camp Schedule for S.O.W.E.R. 2012 TEAM DATES WORK VOLS NEEDED Week 1 May 6 – 12 Framing/roof truss/roof deck full Week 2 May 13 – 18 Roofing, interior walls, exterior doors, windows, siding full Week 3 July 8 – 14 Siding/Insulation/wall board/spackle 2 Week 4 July 15 – 21 Spackling/paint/exterior trim 3 Week 5 Aug 12 – 18 Flooring/paint/complete exterior 8 Week 6 Aug 19 – 25 Interior doors, trim, and kitchen cabinets full West Ohio website under mission (Home > Connectional Ministries > Mission &Justice > Mission> Volunteers in Mission > Construction Teams) (UMVIM Project # NCJ-WOH-0211-01; Updated 2/10/12)
THE SCENE YOUTH MINISTRY, 5731 Gallia Street, PO Box 4109, Sciotoville, OH 45662-2109. [email protected]. Contact Pastor Frank James, O: 740-776-1870, C:740-821-4875, F: 740- 776-6879, [email protected] or Mark Harris, C: 740-357-4092 [email protected]. Rehabbing a building for use as a gathering place for our cooperative youth ministry outreach called "The S.C.E.N.E." (Seeking Christ Everyday in Every way). The co-op is a ministry of four United Methodist Churches in eastern Scioto County. SCENE is located adjacent to the Christ UMC. Rehab & remodeling, updating of restroom facilities, heating & air conditioning, and some electrical work. We have already blocked up some unnecessary openings, replaced the front windows, and cleaned & repainted the exterior to improve the appearance. Plans are currently being drawn up by a local architectural company in cooperation with the trustees of Christ United Methodist Church. Christ United Methodist Church has hosted numerous mission groups arranged through Jackson Area Ministries to work on projects throughout the county. The groups have usually “camped-out” in the church building, which is handicap accessible and equipped with shower facilities. A, I, Max 10. (UMVIM Project NCJ-WOH-0211-02: New 2/11/11)
TOLEDO SERVICE PROJECT (F.O.C.U.S.), Cindy A. Granger, FOCUS Operations Director, 444 W. Bancroft St., Toledo OH 43620. 419/255-9247, F:-7222, [email protected], www.focustoledo.org. Painting, home repairs. J, S, A, RV. Max 35. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-WOH-0204-03)
— SOUTH DAKOTA — DAKOTAS CONFERENCE
- 20 - UMVIM COORDINATOR DISASTER RESPONSE COORDINATORS Gloria Borgman Rev. Kathy Chesney PO Box 873 PO Box 727 Spearfish, SD 57783 Philip, SD 57567 H: 605/642-5321, O 605/642-3113 Cell: 605-280-7127 [email protected] [email protected]
TREE OF LIFE MINISTRY, Russell and Donna Masartis, 140 S. Roosevelt, Box 149, Mission, SD 57555. 605/856-4266, F: -5835, [email protected], http://treeofliferelief.org/. ; Repair homes on the Rosebud, Lower Brule reservations. Some new construction, VBS and other ministries. Max 70. [#123615 - Tree of Life Ministry] (UMVIM Project # NCJ-DAK-0204-02)
LAKE POINSETT CAMP, Steve Foss, 20 S. Lake Drive, Arlington, SD 57212, 605/983-5547, [email protected]. Paint 16 buildings, roofing, tiling, carpet 3 cabins, carpentry projects, refinishing chapel woodwork and furniture, install a sound system, wood splitting, landscaping, grounds maintenance, food service, general cleaning. Supplies & equipment provided. J, S, A, I, F, OA, RV. Group size: 1-100. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-DAK-0204-03)
UNDER GOD’s CANOPY, Rev. Laura Borman, Wesley United Methodist Church, 1700 East 6th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57103, (O) 605-338-4562, (H) 605-582-6575, [email protected], [email protected] or Mary Poppenga (H) 605-335-0950. Wesley UMC is located in an ethnically and socially diverse neighborhood. The 2006 summer program reached out to meet the needs of 630 local children, K-12, often unsupervised and without summer program options open to others. The program starts early in the morning, ends with supper, and includes VBS, meals, recreational activities, education and nutrition, Character counts instruction and worship through puppets and music. Need 6 teams of 4-6 adults each for 6 consecutive weeks starting in June. Teams should arrive Sunday afternoon/evening, finish up Thurs noon. Request project funds of $250-$300/team +craft materials. A. Max 6. (UMVIM Project #NCJ-DAK-0204-04)
— WISCONSIN — WISCONSIN CONFERENCE UMVIM COORDINATORS: NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL Bruce Koch Tb 1560 Meadowlark Ln Prairie du Sac, WI 53578 [email protected]
DISASTER RESPONSE COORDINATOR Tom Rossmiller 3014 Graydon Ave East Troy, WI 53120 262-642-3727 [email protected]
- 21 - LAKE LUCERNE CAMP & RETREAT CENTER, Chip Hutler, W6460 County YY, Neshkoro, WI 54960. 920/293-4488, [email protected]. Cutting/splitting/stacking firewood, landscaping, brushwork, painting, general fix-up. S, A, RV. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-WIC-0204-01)
MINISTRY IN THE CITY, James Mitchell, 3207 N 6th St., Milwaukee, WI 53212, 414/445-0261, F: 414/372-5888, [email protected]. 2nd Contact, Edgar Russell, [email protected]. www.wisconsinumc.org/ministryinthecity/currentprojects/. In collaboration with Shalom Zones, Inc. Re- hab or build new homes. S with supervision, I. [#742566 - Communities of Shalom] (UMVIM Project # NCJ-WIC-0105-01; entered 1/4/05)
PINE LAKE CAMP, Manager Nick Coenen [email protected] , Address W8301 City Rd. M, Westfield, WI 53964. Maintenance, rebuilding and roofing cabins, painting. Other work based on season of year. J, S, A. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-WIC-0204-02)
“THE CHRISTIAN DISCIPLE FARM”, www.disciplefarm.com. The Christian Disciple Farm (CDF), Aug. 6-10. 2012. This is the Tenth year for CDF! 200+ Volunteers needed it is FREE to volunteer at this camp. Lodging, food, and other activities like nightly worship for volunteers are available at the Christian Disciple Festival for $96 provides an enhanced vacation bible school day camp for children & young adults (ages 3-22) with special needs and their families. Volunteers help make the camp happen in a variety of areas, the largest area of need is the position of the 'buddy'. Buddies are responsible for one camper to spend time with each day, helping with activities and sharing a great experience! The day camp happens every day Monday-Friday from 9am-2:15pm at Raspberry Hill Farm (W1008 Froelich Rd, Sullivan, WI). Located in Southern Wisconsin, halfway between Milwaukee and Madison. Ken/Sue Rheingans, W1008 Froelich Rd., Sullivan, WI 53178, Cell:414-807-3193, [email protected], YA, J, S, I, A, RV. +200. (UMVIM Project #NCJ-WI-0211-01: updated 1/24/12)
“NORTHWOODS MISSIONS”, www.northwoodsmissions.com Summer Mission Trip to the Northwoods of Wisconsin. The Northwoods Missions project is a new mission event consisting of several projects in Wisconsin and about 70 miles northeast of Minneapolis. Dates: June 24-30 2012 Cost for 6 nights of lodging, meals, and activities is $125. Base camp is a fairgrounds where volunteers are invited to camp in tents, indoor showers and bathrooms are available. Mission teams will travel each day to various locations to work on projects throughout the morning and early afternoon of each day. Projects fulfill one of three focus areas: Community service (ie civic activities), Home Repair, and Environmental awareness. Late afternoon and night activities are schedules for most days of the trip Nightly worship including communion. Ken Rheingans, W1008 Froelich Rd., Sullivan, WI 53178, Cell:414-807-3193, [email protected], YA, J, S, I, A, RV. +50. (UMVIM Project #NCJ-WI-0310-01: updated 1/24/12)
WESLEY WOODS CONFERENCE CENTER, Jeff Fry, 250 Stam St, Williams Bay, WI 53191. 262/245-6631, [email protected]. http://www.niccamp.org/wesley.htm. Maintenance, rebuilding and roofing cabins, painting. Other work based on season of year. J, S, A. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-WIC- 0204-03)
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Gregory Forrester, UMVIM Coordinator 32 N. Church St. – Cortland, NY 13045 607/756-7799, F: 607-756-7957, Cell 607-345-2928 [email protected] See web page for list of UMVIM Conference Coordinators: www.umvimnej.org
Jurisdictional NOMADS Representative Terry Lair [email protected]
[#982760 - United Methodist Volunteers in Mission - Northeastern Jurisdiction]
The list for the NEJ was updated 6/14/2010
NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE - DISASTER RESPONSE - Contacts: Dave Stackpole [email protected] Doug Spanks [email protected] Stacey Bullock [email protected] - 23 -
— CONNECTICUT — NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE
UMARMY – NEJ. Lorraine Macpherson 978-846-5289 [email protected], located in Westford, MA This is an exciting mission program for high school youth that was started in Texas and has been expanding. We offer the opportunity for hands-on rehab and building repair in the local community. Expanded program for Summer 2010 in three different states visit our website www.umarmy.org for details. Accept Y/A/OA. Max as determined by hosting facility. (UMVIM Project # NEJ-NEC-0204-01)
— DELAWARE — PENNISULA-DELAWARE CONFERENCE
CECIL COUNTY MD: MEETING GROUND HOMELESS MINISTRY. Meeting is an ecumenical, church based non-profit that has four permanent sites in Cecil County providing shelter to the homeless on a long term basis, and it also works with local churches on the Emergency Rotating Winter Shelter. Clairvaux Farm in Earleville is a small farm able to house UMVIM Teams. Projects range from organizing the new Thrift Shop to maintenance as well as ministry with the residents. Contact Alison Windle 410-275-8990 [email protected] Accept Y/A/OA Max 25 (UMVIM Project # NEJ- PDC-0204-01)
WILMINGTON: URBANPROMISE. UrbanPromise is ministry to children and youth living in the inner-city neighborhoods of Wilmington, Delaware. The mission of UrbanPromise is to teach children and young adults the skills necessary for spiritual growth, academic achievement, life management and Christian leadership. Teams may work on maintenance/building projects and/or work in their program settings cooking meals, leading activities, etc. Lodging will be arranged among local churches in Wilmington. www.urbanpromise.org Contact: Beverly Henry Phone: 302-425-5502, [email protected] Fax: 302-425-5506. Accept Y/YA/OA Max: determined by site. (UMVIM Project # NEJ-PDC-0204-02)
— DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON — BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON CONFERENCE
CASA DEL PUBELO UMC. Rev. John M' Akwalu, 202/332-3422 x12, [email protected], 1459 Columbia Road, NW, Washington, DC 20009. Need roofers, carpenters and other construction/ maintenance skills. Summer VBS and non-violence academy for neighborhood Hispanic children and youth. Worship services are combined African, African-American, and Central American styles. Teams can use kitchen or make arrangements with churchwomen to cook. Bring cots and or sleeping bags. Great for DC/UN groups. One block to Columbia Heights Metro Station. J/S/F/A/AO/I. Max 24. (UMVIM Project # NEJ-BWA-0204-01)
SHALOM PLACE - St. Luke’s UMC, Washington DC - a place of hospitality for teams. Projects that can be assisted with are Homeless shelter, soup kitchen, seminar at Church and Society, Holocaust Museum, etc.. Planning is at the discretion of the team leader. Sleeping quarters and a kitchen is made available at a cost of $25pp per night with a minimum team size of 10. For details and reservations visit www.shalomplacedc.org or call 202-333-4949. [#742566 - Communities of Shalom] (UMVIM Project # NEJ-BWA-0204-02) - 24 -
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, YOUTH SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES PROJECT - YSOP, John Palinski, YSOP, 1317 G Street, Washington, DC 20005, 202/347-2525, [email protected] / www.ysop.org. YSOP is a Quaker-based organization that offers overnight, weeklong and one-day service workcamps. YSOP programs incorporate hands-on service to hungry and homeless people, education, preparation for service and reflective activities. Volunteers serve in soup kitchens, food pantries, and clothing and furniture banks, participate in recreational activities for children in family shelters and provide companionship to homeless people from drop-in centers. Fee depends on length of program. Please call for more details. S, A. (UMVIM Project #NEJ-BWA-0204-03)
REBUILDING TOGETHER OF WASHINGTON DC. www.rebuildingtogetherdc.org 202-965-2824, [email protected] . works to make free home repairs for low-income homeowners, especially elderly, disabled, and families with children in our Nation's capital, Washington, DC. Visit our website for details then contact our offices. Your assistance is always needed as we provide services through the use of volunteers. Accept Y, YA, A, OA Max. varies. (UMVIM Project # NEJ-BWA-0204-04)
WASHINGTON QUAKER WORKCAMPS - Greg Woods - coordinator p:202.543.5560 or [email protected] or www.williampennhouse.org 515 East Capitol St. SE, Washington, DC 20003 . Great downtown DC location and a full-time mission coordinator to facilitate your mission experience tailored to your group. A variety of opportunities are available from homeless shelters, soup kitchens, community rehab projects, seminars on Capital Hill. Please contact us for pricing and planning. Accept. Y,YA, A,OA Max : varies. (UMVIM Project # NEJ-BWA-0204-05)
— MAINE — NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE
DOWN EAST MAINE MISSIONS, Betty Palmer, Campground RD, East Machias, ME 04630. (207) 255-6230, [email protected] Neighbors Helping Neighbors Community Housing Rehab and Repair program located in the poorest county in New England. Also available in July and August: thrift store, support programs for migrant and seasonal workers, collaboration in a youth camp for disadvantaged youth. Those interested can request a DVD of the program. Material match of monetary donations requested. Cost is $50-75/person for housing. Provide own food and cooking staff. J, S, F, A. Max 60. (UMVIM Project # NEJ-NEC-0806-01)
MECHUWANA MISSIONS CAMP – WINTHROP, Norman Thombs (207) 377-2924, [email protected], www.mechuwana.org. Projects include home repair, wheelchair ramps, building new homes, food bank work, vacation Bible school, and many other community outreach possibilities. Open May thru October. Can accommodate family groups with younger children during certain weeks. Normal costs pp average $225 wk. J, S, F, A, AO, I. Max 50. (UMVIM Project #NEJ- NEC-0204-03)
UNITED METHODIST ECONOMIC MINISTRY (UMEM), Kay Webb or Crystal Cook, RR 1, Box 792, Strong, ME 04983. 207/678-2611, F: 207/678-2123, [email protected]. Projects: house painting/repair, roof repair, insulating, carpentry, plumbing, electrical. Stay onsite with self-cooking, showers, 2 dorm facilities with bunk beds. $175/person/week. Avoid Oct. to Apr. Accept : J over 13, S, A, RV. Max 20. (UMVIM Project # NEJ-NEC-0204-04)
UMEM LIMESTONE, Pastor Ellen Cleaves and Malcolm Hare, 207-325-4870, 2 Burleigh Ave., limestone, ME 04750. Mission camp where volunteers come and work on local housing issues for elderly, low-income and handicapped homeowners. UMEM is assisting in the growth of this program
- 25 - and we will be glad to assist any group who wishes to work in the extreme northern part of Maine. Y, YA, OA, A. Group size 20. (UMVIM Project # NCJ-NEC-0204-05)
— MARYLAND — BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON and PENNISULA DELAWARE CONFERENCES BALTIMORE WASHINGTON: BALTIMORE WASHINGTON CONFERENCE: Office of Retreat and Camping Ministries,P.O. Box 429, Churchton, MD 20733 ph. 410-867-0991 or 800-922-6795 [email protected] With multiple sites - we can host varying sized groups both mission and retreat space. Community outreach and work on camp facilities are available.Please contact our offices to see how we can work together. Accept Y,A, OA, RV Max. depends. (UMVIM Project # NEJ-BWA-0204-06)
SILVER SPRING INTERFAITH HOUSING COALITION - 914 Silver Spring Ave, Suite 203 Silver Spring, MD. www.ssihc.org or 301-562-0520. Looking to assist families with affordable housing by providing rehab of homes using volunteers.Please contact us for the opportunities that are available for volunteers. (UMVIM Project # NEJ-BWA-0204-07)
PENNISULA DELAWARE: CECIL COUNTY MD: MEETING GROUND HOMELESS MINISTRY. Meeting is an ecumenical, church based non-profit that has four permanent sites in Cecil County providing shelter to the homeless on a long term basis, and it also works with local churches on the Emergency Rotating Winter Shelter. Clairvaux Farm in Earleville is a small farm able to house VIM Teams. Projects range from organizing the new Thrift Shop to maintenance as well as ministry with the residents. Contact Alison Windle 410- 275-8990 [email protected] Accept Y/A/OA Max 25 (UMVIM Project # NEJ-PDC-0204-01)
— MASSACHUSETTS — NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE
GREENWOOD MEMORIAL UMC COMMUNITY OUTREACH, Contact Rev. Garvin Warden, Greenwood Memorial UMC, 378A Washington St., Dorchester, MA 02124. 617-288-8410, 617-825- 5692, [email protected]. The Greater Boston area has many not-for-profit organizations looking for help and support as the try to alleviate poverty and many of the social ill faced in the urban environment. Greenwood Memorial UMC, in conjunction with many not-for-profit agencies of the The Greater Boston area, reaches out to the large immigrant communities and other groups living there. They There is an After School program affiliated with the Victory Generation Ministry of the Black Ministerial Alliance. Urban environment work is available working with The Jubilee House Ministry of the Salvation Army. We also work with the Eastern Service Workers Association and one of our sister churches, Wesley UMC in Dorchester to help in maintenance projects. The other opportunities in our community are working with the homeless population and the many agencies that serve this community; Summer time activities for latch key kids; food pantries and ministry to the many family shelters and half way houses in our communities. S, F, I. Max 20. (NEJ-NEC-0509-01))
HEBRON VILLAGE OUTREACH CENTER, 11 Sanford St., Attleboro MA 02771, 508-223-4257, [email protected]. HVOC operates two food pantries, serving an average of 160 + families and individuals each week, making them the largest pantries in the greater Attleboro area. Both pantries operate out of space provided by the Centenary United Methodist Church, from which the vision for this mission started. Various community based projects are available to teams. Max. team size 20. Y, YA, A, OA. (UMVIM Project # NEJ-NEC-0204-06)
- 26 - HEIFER INTERNATIONAL - OVERLOOK FARM Heifer International offers a powerful global education experience at its Learning Center at Overlook Farm, located in Rutland, MA (62 miles West of Boston). The programs offer the extraordinary opportunity for people to experience some of the challenges of global hunger and poverty – and come away with a re- energized determination to be part of the solution. Heifer Learning Center at Overlook Farm is one opportunity to experience Heifer’s educational efforts. Education opportunities include tours, Global Village immersion experiences, Service-Learning programs and more! Experiential, hands-on, interactive and fun, Overlook is also a working example of the sustainable agriculture Heifer supports around the world. For more information about Heifer Learning Center at Overlook Farm, email the Reservations Office or call (508) 886-2221. [#982532 - Heifer International, Living Gifts] [#982418 - Heifer International, Fill the Ark] (UMVIM Project # NEJ-NEC-0204-07)
— NEW HAMPSHIRE — NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE
WANAKEE UNITED METHODIST CENTER, Summer VIM Programs, June 15th – Sept. Michael and Jean Moore, Wanakee United Methodist Center, 75 Upper New Hampton Rd., Meredith, NH 03253, 603-279-7950, [email protected], www.wanakee.org. Projects include home repair, new buildings, out door chapel for a church, VBS and other community outreach possibilities. Costs per person ~ $300. Meals, use of camp facilities, and ropes and incentive courses are provided and a limited interaction with the camping program if desired. Y, YA, A, OA. Max 20. (UMVIM Project # NEJ-NEC-0204-08)
LIFEWISE COMMUNITY - Bruce Montville, PO Box 2120 Hampton NH 03843-2120 www.lifewise-nh.org or ph. 603-929-0832. Variety of opportunities for community projects from ramp building to mentoring. Contact us to see what is possible for your group. Accept Y, YA, A Max size. determined by project (UMVIM Project # NEJ-NEC-0204-09)
— NEW JERSEY — GREATER NEW JERSEY CONFERENCE
CHRISTIAN OUTREACH PROJECT ("COP"), - Denville, NJ - Matthew Ballantine, 973-625-4911, [email protected] Summer weeklong experiences in which teenaged youth, perform repairs on the homes of elderly, handicapped, and low-income families. Y, F, OA. Max 75 per week. (UMVIM Project # NEJ-GNJ-0204-01)
CUMAC-ECHO, P.O. Box 2721, 223 Ellison Street, Paterson, NJ 07509-2721, 973-742-5518, F: 973- 742-8115, [email protected] , www.cumacecho.org CUMAC feeds people and changes lives. It works to alleviate hunger and its root causes for those in need in Paterson, Passaic County and northern New Jersey. Warehouse, thrift shop, food pantry. Please call us for info on project and volunteer opportunities. S, A, RV parking, Max: 15 (UMVIM Project # NEJ-GNJ-0204-02)
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, Timothy Humeniuk, 609/365-5295, 278 Kaighns Ave, Camden NJ 08033. Community housing rehabilitation. Demolition, clear land, fencing. The Neighborhood Center is a Christian social-service agency in the city of Camden that strives to serve the local community through its offering of programs for the entire family.S, A. Max 15. [#982149 - Community Centers] (UMVIM Project # NEJ-GNJ-0204-03)
- 27 - WARETOWN - DISASTER RESPONSE - GREATER NEW JERSEY, Contact Rev. Derrick Doherty, [email protected], 609-693-3134, 27 Bryant Road; Waretown, NJ 08758.
— NEW YORK — NEW YORK AND UPPER NEW YORK CONFERENCES
NEW YORK: NEW YORK- DISASTER RESPONSE, Contact Denise Hamilton, [email protected], 914-615- 2226. www.nyac.com
NEW YORK CITY, YOUTH SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES PROJECT-YSOP, Paul Nelson, 15 Rutherford Place, NYC, NY 10003, 212/598-0973, F: 212/598-0975, [email protected] / www.ysop.org (located between 15th & 16th Streets, 1 block. east of Third Ave). YSOP is a Quaker-based organization that offers overnight, weeklong and one-day service workcamps. YSOP programs incorporate hands-on service to hungry and homeless people, education, preparation for service and reflective activities. Volunteers serve in soup kitchens, food pantries, and clothing and furniture banks, participate in recreational activities for children in family shelters and provide companionship to homeless people from drop-in centers. Fee depends on length of program. Please call for more details. S, A. (UMVIM Project # NEJ-NYC-0204-01)
PROJECT HOSPITALITY, www.projecthospitality.org , Reverend Will Nichols at (718) 448-1544 ext. 115 or e-mail him at [email protected], 100 Park Ave., Staten Island, NY 10302, Serve in the soup kitchen and food pantry , assist with cleaning, repair, and painting of agency buildings and clients' homes ,Prepare meals and help in the clothing pantry at our Outreach Center ,Help in the recreation program at the family shelter ,Lead our summer day camp program,Assist in many ways at our emergency, transitional, and family shelters ,Meet and talk with people who have experienced homelessness, hunger, and disability,Learn about homelessness, hunger, HIV/AIDS, and faith perspectives on poverty and justice through workshop sessions. S, A. Max. 15. (UMVIM Project # NEJ-NYC-0204-02)
UPPER NEW YORK: ENDICOTT, NY - DISASTER RESPONSE - UPPER NEW YORK: Contact Greg Forrester, [email protected], 607-756-7799, cell 607-345-2928. Serving locations in Schoharie, Binghamton, Owego, etc.. We have a Volunteer Center in Endicott NY that can house 30 persons.
BROWN MEMORIAL UMC - 228 Davis Street Syracuse, NY. Rev. Bruce Barden, (315) 446-0040, [email protected]. Scrape and paint an older parsonage that is used to house a GBGM Church and community worker. Help in neighborhood revitalization around church. F, Y, OA. (UMVIM Project # NEJ-UNY-0204-01)
BUFFALO - ASBURY SHALOM ZONE – Luis Reyes – 716-886-8282. Various community based projects: Adult Education for refugees, immigrants and new arrivals to the US as well as DSS workers, thrifts Store and food pantry, boy scouts and collaboration with community agencies. The Shalom Zone has a building that needs attention. Working in conjunction with Rev. Merle Showers, former Exe. Dir of Niagara Frontier City Ministries. S/A/AO/Families. Come share your talents. [#742566 - Communities of Shalom] (UMVIM Project # NEJ-UNY-0204-02)
KINGSWOOD CAMP - Hancock NY . Contact us for your volunteer needs - For questions or reservations please contact: Holly Moore , 71 Van Dale Rd. Woodstock, NY 12498, 845-679-5692. After June 20: Call the Kingswood Summer Manager 607-637-5401 (UMVIM Project # NEJ-UNY- 0204-03)
- 28 - CAMP QUINIPET, PO Box 549, Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965. ph 631-749-0430 or [email protected] , www.umcamps.org. Cabin construction, bathroom renovations, and additional environmental and leadership development possibilities. Let us know how we might be able to host your volunteer team. Adults, limited RV parking, Max. 20-30. (UMVIM Project # NEJ-UNY-0204-04)
CAMP CASOWASCO AND ALDERSGATE - Moravia and Brantingham NY . Beautiful settings and many varied volunteer opportunities abound on and around the camp grounds. Let us help you develop your service activity. Contact us at [email protected] or 315-364-8756. Accept Y, YA, A, OA, RV (UMVIM Project # NEJ-UNY-0204-05)
HANNAH HOUSE, Anne Skinner, 1105 Ferry Avenue M.P.O. Box 2813 Niagara Falls, NY 14302 ph: 716-804-6823 [email protected] Distribution of infant and children's clothing. Monthly outreaches into the community with BBQ are for underprivileged children. Neighborhood cleanup projects along with Vacation Bible School and Fun days. Come and share some time with those in need. Primarily summer months but call for possibilities. Y, YA, A, OA. Team size varies according to project. (UMVIM Project # NEJ-UNY-0204-06)
HELPING HEARTS AND HANDS @DEPOSIT, NY, Keith Benjamin, [email protected], 607-467-2207, 107 2nd St., Deposit, NY 13754. The people of God at First United Methodist Church have heard the call of the prophets and recognize the power of the Holy Spirit at work in Christ’s Holy Church and have organized their building and people as a mission headquarters to offer God’s love with the help of United Methodist Volunteers In Mission. The goal of this portion of the project is to offer restoration and preservation help those in our community who need help with their homes. Many homes in the community are in need of paint, repair and insulation. Volunteers are needed to make these improvements. A, J, S, I, F. Certified Safe Sanctuary site. (UMVIM Project # NEJ-UNY-0411-01)
NEW CREATION MINISTRIES - Boonville NY - Dave and Lee Mayo [email protected] . Located in the beautiful Adirondack region of New York State. There are many opportunities to serve the rural poor - assist with cleaning, painting, rebuilding, etc.. Persons of all ages are needed to come and serve. Groups of up to 60 can be accommodated but prefer smaller teams of 15-20. Please contact us to come and build relationships with our neighbors. (UMVIM Project #NEJ-UNY-0204-07)
— PENNSYLVANIA — EASTERN AND WESTERN PENSYLVANIA AND SUSQUEHANNA CONFERENCES
EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA: EAST PENNSYLVANIA - DISASTER RESPONSE – Contacts: Debra DePrinzio: Disaster Response Coordinator: [email protected] Bob Simcox: ERT Coordinator: [email protected] Ben Botti: VIM Coordinator: [email protected]
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA: CAMP ALLEGHENY, (Western PA Conference) 100 Camp Allegheny Dr., Stoystown PA, 15563 Phone: (814) 754-5122 or (888) 251-0771 Fax: (814) 754-1020 email: [email protected] Variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups. Always have projects for you at the camp. Give us the opportunity to offer you hospitality. (UMVIM Project # NEJ-WPA-0204-01)
- 29 - GREENE COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, 32 Church Street, Suite 104, Waynesburg, PA 15370. Contact Joey Sieg-Tom, [email protected], 724-883-2504 or Keith Davin, 724-852-2598, [email protected], Fax 724-852-6385. Year round service opportunities, flexible team sizes, request $125/person. Opportunity to help build housing in partnership with local Habitat for Humanity affiliate and the recipient families. Opportunities to build prefab houses for other Habitat affiliates through our regional warehouse project. Y, RV. (UMVIM Project # NEJ-WPA-0411-01)
SUSQUEHANNA: SUSQUEHANNA (CENTER OF PA) - DISASTER RESPONSE – Contacts Larry Siikanen, 570-898- 8710, [email protected]
HUUMM - HARRISBURG UPTOWN UNITED METHODIST MINISTRIES, Pat Nissel, 717-233- 0335. Fifth Street UMC, Harrisburg, PA. Community outreach, street ministry with poor and homeless, feeding program. [email protected] (UMVIM Project # NJ-SQC-0204-02)
MISSION UTILITY VEHICLES (MUV) FACTORY MINERAL POINT, Lee Miller, (814)322- 1331, or www.crrange.com/muvinc. Older church property that houses the MUV factory needs to have roof replaced. Tear off and replacement of main roof 20x43, annex 11x13, porch 4x3, steeple 6x6. Additional work on inside: drywall, carpeting. Work with director on installing windshields on several conference MUV's. Most materials already onsite - small donation requested for additional needed materials. Project available 05/01/04 to completion. Adult teams. Housing available onsite. [#14938A - Mission Utility Vehicles] (UMVIM Project # NEJ-SQC-0204-03)
MISSION CENTRAL, PENNSYLVANIA - 5 Pleasant View Dr., Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 (717) 766- 1533. www.missioncentral.org . A ministry of the CPA conference housing 16 ecumenical ministries including a contract with UMCOR to verify , store, and send emergency supplies. Opportunities abound in the warehouse to assist in the processing of donations. A computer rehab ministry is also located there. Housing avialable through partner UMC churches in the area. Accept Y,YA,A,OA (UMVIM Project # NEJ-SQC-0204-04)
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER - 1801 N 3rd St Harrisburg, PA 17102 ph.717-233-654. A program ministry of the UMC working with families in the inner-city. Come and volunteer with us for a day or a week. All groups welcome. Call us to check out the possibilities for service. (UMVIM Project # NEJ- SQC-0204-01)
— RHODE ISLAND — NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE
WOONSOCKET MISSIONS MINISTRY, Pastor Brian Souza, 401-765-2412, C: 401-692-9137, or [email protected] , 27 Federal Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895. Outreach ministry of the Woonsocket United Methodist Church to urban poor, street people, and homeless that includes evangelism, meals, Celebrate Recovery addiction program, Coffee House and working ecumenically with other city ministries. Need washer, dryer, and shower installed for street ministry and visiting teams. Housing in the church (cots) and/or with families. Next to the YMCA. J, S, A, OA, F, I. RV site nearby. Max: 15. (UMVIM Project # NEJ-NYC-0204-03)
- 30 - —VERMONT — NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE
MONTPELIER, VT - DISASTER RESPONSE, Contact David Murphy, [email protected], 49 Haggett Road, Montpelier, VT 05602, 802-223-2577; Or Mackenzie House, 802-485-9494. www.centralvermontmission.org
CENTRAL VERMONT MISSION - Covenant Hills Camp, David Murphy (802) 223-2577 , cell (802)505-3327 - 246 Covenant Hills Road, Cabot, VT 05647. Repair and remodeling of homes, roof replacement, porches/decks/ramps, painting, etc. for those in need in this rural community. Teams are accepted from August 20 - October 1, 2011. Arrive on Sunday and depart the following Saturday - cost pp is $275 and is inclusive of lodging, meals and materials. Visit our website at www.centralvermontmission.org for further details . Come join us in service in this beautiful Vermont setting. (UMVIM Project # NEJ-NEC-0511-01)
REBUILDING TOGETHER *Greater Burlington PO Box 9426 South Burlington, Vermont 05407- 9426 (802) 860-9200 www.RebuildingTogetherBurlington.org , formerly known as Christmas in April, is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to helping low-income homeowners, particularly those who are elderly, disabled, or part of a family with children, with home renovation and repair. Volunteer groups are always welcome. Call us to arrange for your team to serve this community. (UMVIM Project # NEJ- NEC-0204-10)
— WEST VIRGINIA — WEST VIRGINIA CONFERENCE
HELPING HANDS OF THE POTOMAC HIGHLANDS, Dwaine Morgan, 93 Third St., Keyser, WV 26726, 304/788-0110, [email protected]. Home repairs in Eastern West Virginia for elderly, handicapped, and low-income persons. Stay in churches. Evening meal provided. Showers at local college. Suggest $20 per person per day for construction materials. Minimum of 3 working days. One adult per four youths. Accident insurance required. F, A, OA, RV. Max. 25. (UMVIM Project # NEJ- WVC-0204-01)
SCOTT'S RUN SETTLEMENT HOUSE, INC., Mike Robertson, Housing Coordinator, 304-599-5020, Fax 304-599-8016, [email protected], or [email protected], P.O. Box 398, Osage, WV 26543. Youth and adult work camp/mission experience. Provide low-income, elderly, disabled, and single families with home repairs in rural WV. Projects range from minor home repair to new construction in June-August time frame. Can accommodate teams during rest of the year on case by case basis. Max 30- 40 per group. . Y, YA, OA, F. [#982149 - Community Centers] (UMVIM Project # NEJ-WVC-0204- 02)
OAK HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - HOUSING REPAIR MINISTRY, Rev. Tom Clark, 250 Main Street, Oak Hill, WV 25901. (304) 469-4126 (office) (304)206-8257 (cell) [email protected]. Home repairs in Fayette County, WVA for elderly, handicapped, and low-income persons. Stay in a variety of church facilities. Meals are the responsibility of the group. Showers at the church (approx 12). Suggest $25.00 per person per day or $150.00 per person per week for construction materials. Oak Hill UMC will provide work projects that match the skill levels of the group. Oak Hill UMC will provide support systems. The visiting group will provide adult leadership and worksite supervision. Accident insurance required. F, A, OA, RV. We have large tool shed and will provide all materials and supplies. We also have connections to whitewater rafting on the New River at a discounted cost (approx $50.00) Max. 100. (UMVIM Project # NEJ-WVC-0204-03) - 31 -
SOUTH CENTRAL JURISDICTION
Debbie Vest UMVIM Coordinator Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 913/568-8826 (cell) Email: [email protected] Web: http://scj.umportal.org See Jurisdictional map at: http://umvim.info [#901455 - United Methodist Volunteers In Mission - South Central Jurisdiction]
Rev. David Severe Jurisdictional NOMADS Representative SCJ Dir. of Mission and Admin Carol Stoner 3160 W. Britton Rd Suite F 228 Rainbow Dr. #12835, Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Livingston, TX 77399 405.202.9846 cell 214-287-0140 [email protected] [email protected]
- 32 - — ARKANSAS — ARKANSAS AREA CONFERENCE Web Page: http://www.gbgm-umc.org/arkansas
UMVIM COORDINATOR DISASTER RESPONSE COORDINATOR TBA Byron and Janice Mann H: 870-703-8359 [email protected]
DELTA DREAM MINISTRY – BEAR CREEK CAMP, 59 So. Poplar, Marianna, AR 72360. 870/295-3681,[email protected]. Rehabbing homes in Lee County, low income county. Winterizing, ramp building, painting, minor repairs, food pantry work, maintenance needs of Bear Creek Camp. Y, S, A, RV. Max 50+. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-ARC-1007-01)
FOODBANK OF NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS, PO Box 128, Norfork, AR 72658. 870/499- 7565, F: 870/499-3202. Home repair, construction for the poor & elderly, paint. J, S, A, RV. Max 12-15. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-ARC-0204-02)
HEIFER RANCH, Beth Newman, 55 Heifer Rd., Perryville, AR 72126. 501/889-5124, F: 501/889- 1574. [email protected], www.heifer.org. Teams will participate in both learning and service at Heifer Ranch. Service: garden & light construction. Learning: global village, challenge course, hands-on activities. Stay in lodges with common area and kitchen. $330 per person includes lodging, meals and programming. J (age 12), S, A, RV (13 hook-ups). Min 15. Max 30. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-ARC- 0204-04)
HOOVER UMC COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT, Rev. William H. Robinson, 4000 West 13th Street, little Rock, AR 72204. 501/663-9621; F: 501/663-7228. Repair church buildings use to support outreach activities and housing for poor families. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-ARC-0204-03)
MOUNT SEQUOYAH, Spring Work Weeks. Leslie Holt, 150 NW Skyline Dr, Fayetteville AR 72701. O: 479/443-4531, Fax 479/443-3569, [email protected]. website: http://www.mountsequoyah.org. Mount Sequoyah UMVIM Spring Work Weeks: April 4-8 and 11-15, 2011. Both experienced and inexperienced volunteers are welcome. During the work weeks there will be a multitude of opportunities -repairing buildings, sealing decks, carpentry, drywall, maintenance, sewing, painting skills, and landscaping and gardening on the 32 acre grounds. Volunteers are requested to bring their own basic tools: hammer, tape measure, nail aprons, safety goggles, water bottle, disposable facemasks, work gloves, skill saw, drill, and extension cords. Those wishing to join the landscaping crew bring rakes, shovels, clipper and gloves. Those who sew and can bring their machine-great! Cost: $350 per team member which includes room and board for five nights plus $100 per person for project cost support. Arrival Sunday evening, departure Friday after breakfast. Room and board rate will be adjusted for different arrival or departure times. Linens are supplied. A, Youth 16+, Families (UMVIM Project # SCJ-ARC-0910-01 updated 9/13/10)
OZARK MISSION PROJECT, Roxie Wertenberger, 5830 Gregory Rd., Benton, AR 72015 501/472- 2535. Light carpentry, painting, yard work, etc. J, S. Max 20. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-ARC-0204-01)
- 33 - — KANSAS — KANSAS EAST KANSAS WEST CONFERENCE CONFERENCE
UMVIM COORDINATOR UMVIM COORDINATOR Julie Pohl Janet Robinson 816-390-0324 C: 316/253-4913 [email protected] [email protected] Web: www-gbgm-umc.org/umvimkec/ Web: http://www.kswestumc.org
DISASTER RESPONSE DISASTER RESPONSE COORDINATOR COORDINATOR Julie Pohl Sandy Hendrickson 816-390-0324 O: 620-357-8550 [email protected] [email protected] Web: www-gbgm-umc.org/umvimkec/
KANSAS EAST: CROSS-LINES COOPERATIVE COUNCIL, Gay Carr, 736 Shawnee Ave, Kansas City, KS 66105. 913/281-3388. Home repair, yard work, computer tutors. J, S, A. Max 20. (UMVIM Project # SCJ- KSE-0204-01)
FELLOWSHIP INC, Don Anderson, 708 SE Lime, Topeka, KS 66607. 913/354-7262. Home repair. J, S, A, RV. Max 15. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-KSE-0204-02)
KANSAS WEST: FRIENDLY ACRES RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, Cindy Janzen, PO Box 648, Newton, KS 67114. 316/283-4770, F: 316/283-1420, [email protected]. Painting, carport construction. & repair, replace sidewalks, yard work, clean-up yards and shelter. S, A, RV parking. Max. 12-15. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-KSW-0204-01)
WICHITA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, Linda Stewart, 316-269-0755, [email protected], P.O. Box 114, 829 N. Market Wichita, KS 67201-0114. Blitz Build 9-28 September. Youth (16+), Adults, OA. Max: 20 per team. [#982404 - Habitat for Humanity - A Hand Up!] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-KSW-0204-02)
KANSAS UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES, Judy Harper, UMVIM Coordinator, 843 N. Conway Springs Rd. Conway Springs, KS 67031, 620/456-2844. Various United Methodist Churches need assistance with interior/exterior painting, plumbing, roofing and general repair work. S, A, RV. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-KSW-0204-03)
UM MEXICAN-AMERICAN MINISTRIES, Penney Schwab, Box 766, Garden City, KS 67846. 316/275-1766, F: 316/275-4723, [email protected]. Fix-up, clean-up, repairs, VBS/Day camp, possibly remodeling. J, S, A. [#982005 - National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-KSW-0204-04)
- 34 - — LOUISIANA — LOUISIANA CONFERENCE Web: www.la-umc.org
UMVIM COORDINATOR DISASTER RESPONSE COORDINATOR Larry Norman Rev. Darryl Tate O: 225-387-8365 225-303-3293 [email protected] [email protected]
LOUISIANA – Louisiana Disaster Recovery has significant needs for long term recovery teams across its coastal areas and inland from damage by Katrina, Rita, [#982523 - Hurricanes 2005], Gustav and Ike [#3019695 - Hurricanes 2008]. The Epworth Project working on unmet needs. Once again we want to thank you before hand for still coming to help our communities. God bless you! a. EPWORTH PROJECT. Susan Arnold ([email protected]) Missions Coordinator, 985-781-7990, As of January 1, 2011, Epworth Project is new and will be housed at Aldersgate UMC in Slidell, LA. The cost is $225/person which includes supplies, lodging, leadership, tools and orientation. Food can be added for an additional $50/person. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-LAC-0211-01: Updated 12/0811) b. Epworth Summer Project for youth groups: Epworth Project knows how challenging it can be to plan a mission experience for your youth group. We are here to provide you an all- inclusive experience - no planning required! Our Summer Program is run by trained and capable summer interns that bring fellowship, fun, and safety on the worksite. The cost for our summer program is $300/person. All meals, lodging, theological programming, fun evening activities, supplies, summer t-shirt, worship, and a unique cultural experience is provided. Dates: May 26-Aug 6, 2011. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-LAC-0211-02: Updated 12/08/11) DULAC COMMUNITY CENTER – Contact Jamie Billiot, 985-563-7483, for volunteer team scheduling. Location: 125 Coast Guard Road, PO Box 349 , Dulac , LA 70353. Serves the needs of low income families. Work includes carpentry, electrical, plumbing, working with children, VBS, work at Clanton Chapel UMC pre-school, computer techs, adult literacy. Weekly Fee of $250 per person includes housing and 3 meals- Monday-Friday. Housed in dormitory with bedding, showers and laundry facility. Max 40 Male / 40 Female. RV Parking. [#982149 - Community Centers] (UMVIM Project # SCJLAC-0204-01: updated 2/14/11)
LOUISIANA METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME, Kim Ratcliff, P O Box 929 , Ruston LA 71273 . 318/255-5020. New construction, repair, paint (all outdoor work). A. Max 18. RV. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-LAC-0204-02: updated 2/14/11)
PLAIN DEALING MISSION ZONE , Rev. Tom Duncan, 502 Chinquipin Drive, Bossier City, LA 71111-5176, 318.949.3612, 318.564.8644 cell, [email protected]. Year round projects including construction and Vacation Bible School to help bring about spiritual renewal and community revitalization. Construction options include roofing, flooring, plumbing, porches and/or access ramps on homes in the community. Orientation will be provided onsite. Housing offered in FUMC Sunday School rooms at $5.00/day. Church kitchen would be available to cook meals. Teams will need to provide all construction materials, tools and project expenses. VBS will be held at FUMC for community children. S, A, OA, I, RV hookups in town. Requesting one team/month. 25-30 MAX . (UMVIM Project # SCJ- LAC-0307-01: updated 2/14/11)
NORTH RAMPART STREET COMMUNITY CENTER, NEW ORLEANS, LA (formerly St Marks), Executive Director, 1130 North Rampart, New Orleans, LA 70116, 504.529.1681. Carpentry - 35 - (window frames, floors, doorways), painting, plastering, light plumbing. S, A, OA, RVs. Max per work site is 20-persons. Lodging cost is $12.00 per night; team meals are prepared by team in community kitchen. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-LAC-0204-04: updated 2/14/11)
LOUISIANA, NEW ORLEANS. St. Mark's UMC, 1130 North Rampart, New Orleans, LA 70116, in the famed New Orleans French Quarter continues to feed about 250 homeless people each Sunday after it's 10:00 AM worship service. Teams are invited to bring meals already prepared or to be prepared in the newly remodeled and very accommodating church kitchen before the service. Visiting teams are present in the worship and often take part in scripture readings and music. Then immediately following the service the meal is served with the help of the team and longtime St. Mark's members. This is an excellent one day mission for your team. Teams provide all the ingredients for the meal, salad, main course, bread and tea. Please contact Rev. Anita Dinwiddie, [email protected], 504.529.8044, or Kay Russo, [email protected]. Kay keeps the calendar of available dates. (UMVIM Project # SCJ- LAC-0412-01. New!)
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY-BATON ROUGE, LA. Rev. Willie Laws, 5935 San Juan Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70811-4128. H: 225-357-4651, W: 225-778-0076, F: 225-778-0876, < [email protected]>. Repair and restore interiors of Campus Ministry Building . Includes painting, paneling, ceiling tile, floor tile wall sealant caulking and carpet laying. Also maintenance and clean-up work. S, A, OA, I . Group size 10-15. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-LAC-0910-01: updated 2/14/11) )
UMCOR SAGER BROWN, Volunteer Coordinator, PO Box 850 , Baldwin , LA 70514 . 318.923.6238 or 800.334.4221, F: 318.923.4849, [email protected], www.sagerbrown.org. Year-round work in depot to sort, package, clean supplies, campus maintenance, landscaping, painting, home repairs and tutoring. Sorting work is good for people who can not stand. Meals are available on campus. Live in dorms with showers. Own transportation. J, S, A, OA, I, RVs. Max. 50. [#901515 - UMCOR Sager Brown] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-LAC-0204-05: updated 2/14/11)
UNITED METHODIST CAMPUS CENTER @ TULANE/LOYOLA - NEW ORLEANS, Max Zehner, 504/866-8681, [email protected]. Need construction teams (all skills) repair of center, storm recovery in area. Lodging and RV hookups on site. S, A. OA, college teams. RV. Max: 12. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-LAC-0204-06: updated 2/14/11)
THOMAS UMC, KENNER, LA - Rev. Erica Jenkins, 420 Webster St., Kenner, LA 70062. 504.466.2147. [email protected]. Major roof repair needed from damage and continued deterioration from Hurricane Katrina and following storms. Total cost $20,000, according to professional estimates for materials. Project will require replacement of beams and fascia as well as roof decking and shingles. Suggest 2 weeks for completion or tandem teams. Teams can be housed in hotels or subject to availability of former Louisiana Disaster Response housing. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-LAC-0204-07: updated 2/14/11)
— MISSOURI — MISSOURI CONFERENCE UMVIM / DR COORDINATOR’S OFFICES 3009 David Drive Columbia, MO 65202 573-474-7155, F: 573/474-6898 Web: www.umocm.com
UMVIM USA & INTERNATIONAL UMVIM/DR PROJECTS IN MISSOURI Audrey Phelps: [email protected] Jeff Baker : [email protected] - 36 -
DISASTER RESPONSE COORDINATOR Karen Benson C: 417-466-5406 [email protected]
TEN PRIORITY PROJECTS 1. ASBURY UMC, Lloyd Ivy, 4001 Maffitt Ave, St. Louis, MO 63113, 314-680-2704. Refurbish the church; electrical, replace gutters, drywall, mudding walls, and plumbing skills needed. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-01)
2. CARUTHERSVILLE and BRAGGADOCIO, MO, Steven Rhodes (C) 573-724-2090, [email protected] or Jim Mills, (H) 573-667-5462 (C) 573-380-6699, [email protected]. Tornado damage from two twister's that hit in April of 2006. Immediate need for UMVIM teams to clean up around homes - picking up shingles, insulation, small pieces of wood & raking the yards. VIM teams will be needed for approximately 24 months to help rebuild homes. Volunteers with the following skills are needed: frame, roof, insulate, plumb & wire, install windows, install sheet rock, & paint homes. J*, S A, Max # 12-50. [#901680 - Midwest Emergencies] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-02)
3. CROSSLINES OF MCDONALD COUNTY, Lanagan, MO 64847. Jim Gann or Angie Martin Cantrell, 417-436-2722, [email protected]. All skill levels needed for sheet rock, electrical, plumbing & painting. Project located in McDonald County in SW Missouri. J*, S, A, Max: 6-10. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-03)
4. IGLESIA CAMINO VERDAD Y VIDA-OAKLEY UMC, Kansas City, MO. Rev Gustavo Morales, 541 S. Elmwood, Kansas City, MO 64124 (H) 816-241-1204, (C) 816-213-7691, [email protected]. Repair bathrooms (plaster), painting, laying cement blocks, re-brick church display sign. Experienced electrical & plumbers needed. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-04)
5. LONGVIEW UMC, Rev Penny Ellwood, 7205 Longview Road, Kansas City, MO 64134, Phone: 816-763-7100, (F) 816-763-5447, Painting the exterior trim of the church. (UMVIM Project # SCJ- MOC-0904-05)
6. HOUSE OF LIBERTY, Janie Pfefferkorn or Mark Heeb, 509 Ruth St. Sikeston, MO 63801, 573- 472-4141 (F) 573-472-3867, [email protected]. Remodeling, painting, cleanup interior, landscaping, possibly new structure work & electrical. S with supervision, A, Max # 20-25. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-06)
7. SCOTT’S CHAPEL UMC, Rev Linda Dixon, 314-918-2759, [email protected]. The church needs help with exterior painting, roof work, siding and ceiling tile. S, A, Max # 10-15. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-07)
8. SLIGO UMC, Gilbert Sturdevant, HG 83, Box 76, Salem, MO 65560, 573-743-6406. This project will involve replacement of the roof on the church. Very little cutting, 4 or 5/12 pitch roof. Good job for college adults at the Wesley Foundation. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-08)
9 WESLEY FOUNDATION @ LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Craig Fitzsimmons, 805 Atchison Court, Jefferson City, MO 65109, 573-636-9680, [email protected]. Repair floor tile, install exit signs over all exit doors, painting in the sanctuary, leveling balcony floor and replace sub-floor & replace acoustical tile where needed. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-09)
- 37 - 10. WINWOOD UMC, John Smith, NE 45th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64117, 816-452-8972, [email protected]. Remodeling existing educational building; installing trusses, decking for roof, shingling, repairing windows, painting, some plumbing, electrical, installing acoustical tile & removing old carpet. S, A, Max # 10 – 15. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-10)
MISSOURI CAMPS & PROJECTS LIST CAMPS: BLUE MOUNTAIN UNITED METHODIST CAMP, (Spring and Fall only) Steve and Elaine Lewandoski, Site Directors, 1020 Madison #9570, Fredericktown, MO 63645, Phone: 573-546-6265, Fax: 573-546-0005, e-mail: [email protected]. All skills & skill levels are needed for this building project. 20-50 people needed per week. Types of work activities that will be needed, beach work, erect water tank, RV campground, outdoor recreational center, new dining hall and hillside cabins/lodge. J, S, A Max #50 if camp is not in session. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-11)
CAMP GALILEE, Brad North, Manager, P.O. Box 520, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744; Phone: 417- 876-3024; Fax: 417-876-0825, e-mail: [email protected]. All building skills & levels needed. S, A, Max # 25. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-12)
CAMP JO-TA, Terry Mefford Camp Director, 1272 Hwy. MM, Clarence, MO 63437, Phone: 660-699- 2393; Fax: same as phone, e-mail: [email protected]. All building skills & levels are needed for this mission project. Types of work activities that will be needed include fence building, barn building, possibly other activities as needed. 10-20 people will be needed for 3-4 days. S, A, Max # 30. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-13)
WILDERNESS CAMP & RETREAT CENTER , Dennis Hisek, Camp Manager, 34030 W. 204th St., Lawson, MO 64062, Phone: 816-296-7484; Fax: same as phone, e-mail: [email protected]. All skills are needed to maintain the present facilities and add others to enhance a pleasing and safe environment. Work activities include cleaning, painting, maintenance, some new construction and remodeling. J*, S, A, RV Max # 20. *-Adult supervision. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-14)
PROJECTS: ASBURY UMC, Contact Person: Lloyd Ivy. Address: 4001 Maffitt Ave., St.. Louis, MO 63113; Phone: 314-680-2704. This project will be the refurbishing of this church; electric, , replace gutters, drywall, mudding walls and plumbing skills needed. S, A Max. # 8. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-01)
BELOVED COMMUNITY UMC, ST. LOUIS, MO., Cherryll Doughty, 314-771-7703 or John Gordon, 3115 Park Ave. St Louis, MO 63104, Fax: 314-771-7754; accommodations: Construct a handicap ramp, replace carpet in offices and fellowship hall. Paint sanctuary and tuck point of the lower level, repair bathroom. A, Max # 15 – 20. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-15)
CLARKSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, This church needs help with caulking, painting, cleaning, concrete work, and yard work. Contact Eugenia Webdell at (573)754-4412 or [email protected] for more information. A, Max # 20. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-16)
DRAKE UMC, DRAKE, MO., Phone: 573-437-3631, Fax: 573-437-3631 (call to let them know you are faxing). No E-mail. Project is building a wheelchair ramp. All skill levels. Need 5 - 8 volunteers for 2 days work. Need to complete this project by early summer of 2006. A Max @ 10. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-17)
IGLESIA CAMINO VERDAD Y VIDA – OAKLEY, KANSAS CITY, Gustavo Morales ([email protected]); Phone: 816-241-1204; Cell: 816-213-7691, Louisa Silva-Spanish speaking (913-281-0299), 541 S Elmwood, Kansas City, MO, 64124. Repair bathrooms (plaster), painting, laying cement blocks, re-brick church display sign. Experienced electrical & plumbers needed. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-04) - 38 -
JESUS ES EL CAMINO-CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, This hispanic church in Cape Girardeau needs help with carpet removal and installation, plumbing, painting, cleaning, tiling floors, and electric. Contact persons are Geovanna Chavez & Jose Luis Zamora (573)332-0410, [email protected]. S, A, Max # 15. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-19)
LONGVIEW UMC, Rev. Penny Ellwood, 7205 Longview Road, Kansas City, MO 64134, Phone: 816- 763-7100, Fax: 816-763-5447, Painting the trim of the church. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-05)
MISSION MISSOURI, Janie Pfefferkorn or Mark Heeb, 509 Ruth St. Sikeston, MO 63801; Phone: 573-472-4141: Fax: 573-472-3867; e-mail: [email protected], Work activities: Structural remodeling, painting, cleanup of interior, landscaping, move furniture, roofing & electrical work. S with supervision. A. Max # 20-25 (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-21)
NORMANDY UMC, Rev. Aubry Jones, 8000 Natural Bridge Road, St. Louis, MO 63121; Phone: 314- 385-3000; Restore building that is in very poor condition; painting, carpentry, roofing, plumbing – Extended VBS in 2004 (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-22)
SAMARITAN UM CHURCH, Preston Bosley, 4234 Washington Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108, 314-721- 0425, www.gbgm-umc.org/samaritanrjl .. Church renovation, tuck-pointing, plumbing, electrical work, painting, repair and construction. A, RV. Max. # 10. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-23)
SCOTT’S CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH-HANNIBAL, MO., This church needs help with scaffolding, painting, siding, roofing, and tiling. For more information contact Linda Dixon, 314- 918-2759 or [email protected]. S, A (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-07)
SLIGO UMC, Contact Person: Gilbert Sturdevant. Address: HG 83, Box 76, Salem, MO 65560; Phone: 573-743-6406. This project will involve replacing the roof of the church. S, A (UMVIM Project # SCJ- MOC-0904-08)
SMITH CHAPEL UMC: SIKESTON, Byron Jordan, 3208 Themis St. #5, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701; Phone: 573-651-0103; Fax: 573-339-0104; e-mail: [email protected]. Church renovation, roof, gutter, and painting. Paint parsonage. S, A. Max. # 20. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-26)
SOUTH CITY COOPERATIVE MINISTRY, Linda Cramer, Shaw UMC, 4265 Shaw, St. Louis, MO 63110 314/771-0780 HOUSING AVAILABLE St. Louis area church, agency, and home construction and repair, food pantry, children’s day care and recreation ministries, Vacation Bible School J.S.A RV Max. # 25. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-27)
ST. PAUL UMC, Contact Person: Florence Vaughn. Address: Rt. J, New Bloomfield, MO 65063; Phone: 573-635-9656; E-Mail: [email protected]. This project will include electrical, insulation, plumbing, sheet rock, taping & mudding, painting, trim work, and door installation for the church’s annex. J, S, A Max. # 20. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-28)
UNITY UMC, Contact: Rev. Nathan P Wolff, 627 Cornell, Webster Grove, MO 63119, Phone: 314-962- 6488, Fax: 314-962-6488; E-mail: [email protected]; Construction of ramp/siding of building/ remodel bathroom/ build storage room. S, A, RV, Max # 50. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-29)
WESLEY FOUNDATION @ LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Craig Fitzsimmons, 805 Atchison Court, Jefferson City, MO 65109, Phone: 573-636-9680; E-mail:; Repair tile flooring, replace exit doors to meet fire code, install exit signs over all doors, relocate hall coat rack, repair ceiling tile panels. *S, A Max # 15, *S with Supervision. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-09)
WINWOOD UMC, NE 45th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64117. Contact Person: John Smith 816-452- - 39 - 8972, E-mail: [email protected], this project involves remodeling their existing education building; installing trusses, decking for roof, shingling, repairing windows, painting, some plumbing and electrical, and installation of acoustical tile. S, A (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-10)
MISSOURI CONTINUOUS PROJECTS: BENTON UMC, BENTON, MO, Construcition of a Handicap Ramp and Bathroom. Contact Person: Rev Harry Sharp, 162 E Missouri ST, Benton, MO 63736, Phone: 573-545-3673, E-mail: Pastor@benton- umc.org or [email protected]. Build a handicap ramp to the Sanctuary and rough-in and complete unisex bathroom on the sancturay level. All skills levels need for sheet rock, mudding/taping, framing, electrical, plumbing, painting, installation of exist door. S, A Max # 8-12. (UMVIM Project # SCJ- MOC-0904-32)
CENTENARY CARES, Contact Person: Conway Briscoe. Address: #55 Plaza Square, St. Louis, MO 63103; Phone: 314-421-3136; E-Mail: [email protected]. This project includes assisting in the work of the soup kitchen (i.e. cooking, serving, etc.). S, A Max. # 25. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC- 0904-33)
CENTRAL METHODIST UNIVERSITY, R. G. Kirby, 411 Central Methodist Square, Fayette, MO 65248; 660-248-6296. Clearing ropes course/wildlife area, some building, painting, grounds, and landscaping. All skill levels needed. S, A, RV. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-34)
CROSSLINES OF McDONALD COUNTY-LANAGAN, MO 64847, Contact persons: Jim Gann or Angie Martin Cantrell, Phone: 417-436-2722, Fax: 417-436-2727, E-mail: [email protected]. All skill levels needed for sheet rock, electrical, plumbing & painting. Project located in McDonald county in SW Missouri. J*, S, A Max # 6-10. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-03)
DELLA LAMB COMMUNITY SERVICES, Judy Akers, 500 Woodland Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64106; Phone: 816-842-8040; Fax: 816-842-7727. Wash day-care cots, wash walls, inventory donated goods, thrift store: clean/sort/sack. J, S, A. Max. # 20. [#982149 - Community Centers] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-36)
DELTA AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION, Ronnie Dunavin, Project Coordinator, 110 E. 5th St., Portageville, MO 63873, 573-379-3603, E-mail: [email protected], Construction; painting, porch repair, wheel chair ramp repair, application of sealant to trailer roofs. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-37)
DOUGLAS COMMUNITY SERVICES, Peggy Walley, 711 Grand Ave., Hannibal, MO 63401; Phone: 573-221-3892; Ext. 248; Fax: 573-221-6196. Minor home repair, construction, maintenance, roofing, yard work and painting. J, S, A. Max. # 20. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-38)
EMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Jeanette Bragg, Hwy 49, PO Box 546, Viburnum, MO 65566; Phone: 573-244-5249. Painting interior rooms and exterior trim - housing available in private homes and church basement. S,A. Max #12. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-39)
EPWORTH CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES, Kevin Drollinger, 110 N. Elm, St. Louis, MO 63119; Phone: 314-961-5718; Fax: 314-965-3503. Maintenance and repair. [#982149 - Community Centers] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-40)
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PROJECTS IN MISSOURI, Mark Lassman-Eul, P.O. Box 8955, Springfield, MO 65804; Phone: 417-890-6080; Fax: 417-890-6090; e-mail: [email protected]. New home construction, home rehab and repair. Volunteers must be 16 to be on the construction site and 18 to use power tools. S, A. [#982404 - Habitat for Humanity - A Hand Up!] (UMVIM Project # SCJ- MOC-0904-41)
- 40 - INTER/SERV, David Howery, PO Box 4038, 200 Cherokee, St. Joseph, MO 64504; Phone: 816-238- 4511; Fax: 816-238-3274; e-mail: intersrv@inter-servorg; www.inter-serv-org. Construction, Rehab, elderly housing repairs, neighborhood cleanup, painting, yard work. J, S, A. Max. # 15 [#982149 - Community Centers] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-42)
KINGDOM HOUSE, Rev. Thomas Sanders, 1321 S. 11th St., St. Louis, MO 63104; Phone: 314-421- 0400; Fax: 314-241-2366; e-mail: [email protected]. Cleaning, painting, light repair; daycare and yard work. J, S, A. Max. # 20. [#561320 - Kingdom House Children's Services] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-43)
METRO MINISTRY , Tammy Laws, Executive Director, 1040 S. Taylor, St. Louis, MO 63110; Phone: 314-534-1010: Fax: 314-534-2630; http://www.metrohomelesscenter.org. Food and clothing pantries, work with shelter clients, maintenance, repair, painting, yard work. J, S, A. Max. # 15. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-44)
OZARKS METHODIST MANOR, Brenda Garner, PO Box 403, 205 S. College, Marionville, MO 65705; Phone: 417-258-2573, Fax: 417-258-2240. General maintenance, room visit, resident activities, yard work. If you play a musical instrument please bring it along. S, A. Max. # 12. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-45)
RESTART, Dawn Jemmerson, 918 E. 9th, Kansas City, MO 64106; Phone: 816-472-5664 Fax: 816- 472-5664; E-mail: [email protected]; Web: www.restartinc.org. Emergency shelter, carpentry, cleaning, organizing, painting, and meal preparation. S, A. Max. # 10-15. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC- 0904-46)
“RE-SOULING THE BOOTHEEL” EASTWOOD MEMORIAL UMC, CARUTHERVILLE, MO, Dwight Chapman, 512 Ward Ave. Caruthersville, MO 63830; Phone: 573-333-2705; Fax: 573-333-0089; E-mail: [email protected]. Improve living conditions, home repair, building handicap ramps, plumbing, painting & roofing. Team member housing available in church; team members may prepare their own food in church kitchen. J, S, A - *with Supervision; Max # 30. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-47)
SPOFFORD, Linda Roser, 9700 Grandview Rd., Kansas City, MO 64134; Phone: 816-508-3400, Fax: 816-508-3425. Light repair, cleaning, stuff envelopes. A. Max. # 10. [#982149 - Community Centers] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-48)
SUSANNA WESLEY FAMILY LEARNING CENTER, INC, Lester Gillespie, Youth Program Coordinator, 207 N. Washington, PO Box 249, East Prairie, MO 68345; Phone: 573-649-3731, Fax: 573- 649-5028, e-mail: [email protected]; Mentoring enrichment & recreational activities of at risk rural youth in the rehab youth activity center. Light construction, painting, caulking, & some ladder work required. A. Max # 4 to 6. [#982149 - Community Centers] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-49)
TRUMAN HERITAGE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY-RAYTOWN, Amy Lingo, 800 W. Maple Ave, Independence, MO 64050; Phone: 816-461-6551, Fax: 816-461-7039. Construction of homes, painting, cleaning windows, floors and cleaning–up outside on the lots if needed. A. Max # 12. [#982404 - Habitat for Humanity - A Hand Up!] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-MOC-0904-50)
- 41 - — NEBRASKA — NEBRASKA CONFERENCE Web: http://www.umcneb.org/
UMVIM COORDINATOR DISASTER RESPONSE COORDINATOR Lisa Maupin Roger Gillming 402-331-4054 308-235-2320 [email protected] [email protected]
CAMP FONTANELLE, Trent Meyer, [email protected] , 9677 Co Rd 3 Nickerson, NE 68044. 402/478-4296, 402/459-0686.
EPWORTH VILLAGE, Inc. focuses on family-centered treatment for people dealing with behavioral and mental health issues. The agency serves more than 1,000 people a month. Contact: Thatcher McBride, Donor/Public Relations Director at [email protected] or call 402-362-3353 ext. 1144, PO Box 503 York, NE. 68467. Opportunities for mission service include but are not limited to; interacting with the children we serve by providing Bible study activities, crafts, games, etc. Participate in in-kind donation gathering projects such as car washes or materials collections. Also, some grounds/building maintenance, painting and landscaping. J, S, A. Max 20. [#982149 - Community Centers] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NEC-1204-01: updated 12/27/11)
NEBRASKA RURAL MINISTRY, Koni Purscell or Sue Jensen, Elkhorn Valley District Office, 4th & Phillip, 3rd Floor, Norfolk, NE 68702-1283
UNITED METHODIST MINISTRIES - OMAHA, Contact: Lisa Maupin, 2665 Farnam Street, Suite 102, Omaha, NE 68131. 402-898-9862,
- 42 - — NEW MEXICO — NEW MEXICO CONFERENCE Includes the Navajo Nation in NE Arizona and El Paso & Odessa Districts in Texas – see Texas for those projects
UMVIM COORDINATOR DISASTER RESPONSE COORDINATOR Mary White TBA 915-494-3177 [email protected]
ALAMO NAVAJO RESERVATION, Palmer Clark, 505/838-0169, Fax 505/443-1752, [email protected], Magdalena, NM 87825. Install air-conditioning, plumbing and painting/rehab community center, repair or build homes with residents without housing, and rehab shelter for Boys and Girls Club. A/OA. Max: 15. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NMC-0304-03)
CASA ESPERANZA, Angelica Medina, Guest Services Supervisor, PO Box 40472, 1005 Yale NE, Albuquerque, NM 87196. 505/277-9880, F: 505/277-9876, [email protected], www.casaesperanzanm.org. Casa Esperanza provides a convenient and affordable home away from home for out-of-town cancer patients and their family members while the patient undergoes treatment at an Albuquerque, NM health facility. Needs are for general maintenance, painting, yard work, repairs, wash windows, reorganize storage units and flip mattresses. Youth will help with cleaning, organizing, yard work, basic office work. Stay onsite, or at local hotels or area churches. Own transportation. S (16 +), F, S, A, OA, I. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NMC=0304-04)
FOUR CORNERS NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRY (FCNAM), a Navajo cooperative parish of the New Mexico Annual Conference, United Methodist Church, Rev. Rodney Aist, Ph.D., director, P.O. Box 400, Shiprock, NM 87420, 505-368-4402, [email protected], www.fcnam.org. FCNAM supports 7 Navajo UM churches, 2 UMC mission congregations,15 independent congregations, a children’s day care, a thrift shop and a leadership training program. We welcome multi-generational and adult groups to help with home repairs and church repairs/construction. Costs vary depending upon the site and activity. General Advance Special #581254 – Four Corners Native American Ministry; #581262 – Covenant Education Center (Day Care). [#581254 - Four Corners Native American Ministry] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NMC-0111-01: New 1/13/11)
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, Yvonne Maestas Rios, 507 Hunter St, Espanola, NM 87532. 505/747-2690. Construction and remodeling. S,A,RV. Max 15. No housing provided. Check McCurdy School. www.la-tierra.com/habitat-evla [#982404 - Habitat for Humanity - A Hand Up!] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NMC-0304-05)
McCURDY SCHOOL, (Summer) Eufemia Romero or Joe Morris, 261 McCurdy Rd, Espanola, NM 87532. 505/753-7221, F: 505/753-7830, [email protected], www.mccurdy.org/. Painting, general maintenance of buildings and grounds. McCurdy School is committed to providing quality education in a Christ-centered environment for students from pre-k through 12th grade. Volunteers are needed for general maintenance of buildings and grounds, to include indoor/outdoor painting, minor repairs, cleaning and landscaping. Stay in dorm (two persons / room with one bath for every two rooms). $37.00/person/day includes housing and most meals. One adult per 5 youths. J (age 15+), S, A, OA, RVs. Max 15. [#581479 - McCurdy School Student Financial and General Support] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NMC-0304-06) McCURDY SCHOOL, Margaret Robinson, 261 McCurdy Rd., Espanola, NM 87532. 505/753-7221, ext. 290, F: 505/753-7830, Web: www.mccurdy.org/. Short/long term during school year; room/board - 43 - available. Maintenance, teacher’s aides, tutoring, computer and office help. Near Santa Fe, NM. Adult teams or individuals only, 6-8 RV parking and hook-ups. [#581479 - McCurdy School Student Financial and General Support] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NMC-0304-07)
NARA VISTA UMC, Rev. T C Broom, 575-403-6703, [email protected] or Nita Bailey 575-633-2209. PO Box 433, Logan, NM 88426. Install new roof, caulk and paint interior and exterior of church. Conduct VBS for children of isolated ranchers. One meal per day served by church members. Primary housing will by in member’s homes. About 25 miles away is the Ute Lake State Recreation Area with additional camping. S, A, F, OA, and RVs. Max: 12+. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NMC-0304-08)
NAVAJO UNITED METHODIST CENTER, Rena Bibo, [email protected], 505-325- 7578, F: 505-325-4199, 1200 West Apache Building #17 Farmington, NM 87401. Work Camps with native Americans. Various skills needed – call for information. Housing and dining hall. J, S, A, OA, Individuals and NOMADS. [#581535 - Navajo United Methodist Center] (UMVIM Project # SCJ- NMC-0304-09)
OPERACION HOGAR - Support Office, Becky Wimsatt, 575-687-3414, f: 575-687-4219, [email protected], c/o Sacramento Methodist Assembly, P. O. Box 8, Sacramento, NM 88347. Volunteers needed in the El Paso area to operate and support the US side administration and coordination. Operácion Hogar works with the Methodist Church of Mexico to build cinder block houses with the working poor in the Anapra Colonia of Ciudad Juarez, conduct Mission Bible Studies for children, repair the Albergue refugee shelter, serve at the Inesita nursing home for elderly poor, and complete the Bethesda Medical-Dental Clinic (community medical and dental services), build churches, and volunteer at Methodist Church camp, medical clinic and Board School with Tarahumara indigenous peoples in the mountains of Chihuahua State near the Copper Canyon. S, F, A, I. [#523605 - Operacion Hogar] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NMC-0304-10)
SACRAMENTO METHODIST ASSEMBLY, Director, P O Box 8, Sacramento, New Mexico 88347, 1-800-667-3414, or [email protected] Nestled high above the desert at 7,500’ in the beautiful Sacramento Mountains of southern New Mexico. This facility serves the New Mexico Conference as a year round camp and retreat facility. Work needed consists of: restoration of forest trails, general forest rehabilitation, light construction work, landscape work, assisting in operations and food service as needed. Teams are bunked in our dorms and meals are provided. $25.00/day for stay and meals. Located 125 miles North of El Paso, TX. J, S, Y, F, OA, NOMADS, full hookups available for RVs. No Min / Max 60. Individuals and small teams are encouraged. Help needed year round. For more info please check out our web site at: www.sacramentoassembly.org (UMVIM Project # SCJ- NMC-0304-11)
SAINT FRANCIS MOUNTAINAIR UMC, Bob and Donna Jernigan, [email protected]. Restoration and repair of UM church in need. The church is located in the Manzano Mountains 75 miles south of Albuquerque, New Mexico and serves an isolated community of ranchers and artists. Immediate need is for stucco repair of the Sanctuary's interior. Bring masonry hand tools. Building materials, first aid and safety items provided. No site supervisor. Motel/campgrounds with hookups located within one mile. Transport to and from the Airport provided by church, as is one meal per day for team. Great diversity of recreation/shopping nearby. F, S, A, AO, Nomads and Individuals. Max 12. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NMC-0304-12)
THE STORE HOUSE, Bob Warren, 106 Broadway SE, Albuquerque NM 87102. 505/842-6491; [email protected]. Construction, electrical, painting, client services. A. OA, and Individuals. Max 8. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NMC-0304-15)
- 44 - — OKLAHOMA —
OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE
UMVIM / DISASTER RESPONSE COORDINATORS Conference Office 1501 NW 24th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73106 800-231-4166; 405-530-2029; F: 405-530-2048 Web: www.okumc.org/vim/ok.asp
Rev Jeremy Basset – Director 800-231-4166 [email protected]
Rev Richard Norman – Assistant Director Lori Foster - Coordinator of Missions & and Coordinator of Disaster Response & Assoc. Coordinator of Disaster Response Domestic Missions Schedules teams Schedules teams 405-530-2070 405-530-2032 405-919-4865 - Cell [email protected] [email protected]
Domestic Missions: Check the OK VIM website: www.okumc.org/vim/ok.asp and contact either: Larry Norman or Lori Foster.
CHEROKEE NATION VOLUNTEER SERVICES - Rev. Rick Gassaway, PO Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74464, [email protected] or [email protected], 918/431-4173; C: 918/822-2798; F: 918/ 453-5912. Youth teams will assist with painting of homes, porch construction, wheelchair ramps, roof repair, assist elderly with yard work, tutor children, fencing repair, gardening, community clean-up etcetera…*All work will be assigned according to the projects identified by the host community and skill level of guest team members. Sleeping/lodging will differ depending upon the host community. The things that will be standard are: each person will need a sleeping bag. The lodging will be in a community building, a local schools, churches, or gymnasiums. Shower facilities will be arranged locally either on site or near by. The host community member may prepare your meals, or it may be necessary to prepare your own. Provide own transportation. There is no cost required. *All donation are accepted for food and material. J / S (Min age 15) (UMVIM Project # SCJ-OKC-0304-01)
CIRCLE OF CARE PEARL’S HOPE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING - Julia McDonald, 1616 N Gilcrease Museum Rd, Tulsa, OK, 74127-2101, 918/583-9506 ext. 203; F: 918/583-2093, [email protected], website: www.circleofcare.org. On the former campus of the Frances Willard Home for Girls, Pearl’s Hope provides free, short-term (up to nine months) transitional housing to homeless women and their children along with an array of support services to promote self-reliance and financial stability. We are able to house up to 8 families at a time. Volunteer opportunities typically center around grounds/property upkeep and repair, and evening or weekend childcare. (Background - 45 - checks are required for those interested in working in the homes and/or with children.) We also need periodic assistance with heavy lifting: unloading furniture donations and moving furniture into the new homes of these families. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-OKC-0304-02)
CIRCLE OF CARE CHILD SHARE - Candace Morton, 1616 N Gilcrease Museum Road, Tulsa, OK 74127, C: 918/640-6754, O: 918/794-3876, F: 918/583-2093, [email protected]. CHILD SHARE recruits foster/adoptive parents for children in OK. Dept of Human Services (OKDHS) custody. Upon certification families can utilize Child SHARE’s clothing & equipment Co-ops, Welcome Baskets for new children arriving in their home, parties, and monthly support group meetings to meet other foster parents. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-OKC-0304-03)
CIRCLE OF CARE UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME in Tahlequah, OK. Larry Swafford, CoC Volunteer/Activities Coordinator, C: 918/575-1619, F: 918/487-9929, [email protected], www.circleofcare.org. Teams will help with general maintenance of grounds, fences and buildings to include mowing, weed eating, brushing clearing, painting, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing at this facility. There are also other opportunities such as office work, cleaning, sorting and organizing just depending the skills and needs of each group. We have a building on our campus designated for volunteer housing that sleeps 30 in bunk beds (with a kitchen, laundry facilities, 3 baths). Donations accepted for lodging and project materials. Our goal is to make all our groups feel welcome and appreciated on our campus. We invite them to participate in or lead activities with our youth, as well as chapel service. This helps the groups to better understand how our facility works and allows them the opportunity to build relationships with our youth and staff. (UMVIM Project # SCJ- OKC-0304-04)
CIRCLE OF CARE UNITED METHODIST BOYS RANCH near Gore, OK. Larry Swafford, CoC Volunteer/Activities Coordinator, C: 918/575-1619, F: 918/487-9929, [email protected], www.circleofcare.org. Teams will help with general maintenance of grounds, fences and buildings to include mowing, weed eating, brushing clearing, painting, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing at this facility. There are also other opportunities such as office work, cleaning, sorting and organizing just depending the skills and needs of each group. We have a building on our campus designated for volunteer housing that sleeps 40 in bunk beds (with a modestly equipped kitchen). Donations accepted for lodging and project materials. Our goal is to make all our groups feel welcome and appreciated on our campus. We invite them to participate in or lead activities with our youth. This helps the groups to better understand how our facility works and allows them the opportunity to build relationships with our youth and staff. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-OKC-0304-05)
MISSIONS IN OKLAHOMA- Richard Norman, 1501 N 24th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73106. Phone: 800/231-4166, ext. 2032. F: 405-525-4164, [email protected]; www.okumc.org/vim/ok.asp. Oklahoma's current Focus Sites include: Operation-I-Care where Youth teams serve on numerous projects such as new construction, remodeling, repairs on churches, childcare homes, parsonages, camp sites; as well as inner city ministries, Bible schools. Other opportunities exist on Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference. Lodging is in local churches with showers (bring own sleeping bags). Prepare own meals in church kitchen. Provide own transportation. Team Registration Fee: $25.00. Administration Fee: $75.00 for team up to 15 members; add $5.00 for each additional member. Lodging: $5.00 per person, per night. Materials (where required): $25.00 - $50.00 per person, per work day. J / S (UMVIM Project # SCJ- OKC-0304-06)
REBUILDING TOGETHER Oklahoma City & surroundings, Contact Margaret West/Volunteer Coordinator at 405/607-0464o, 405/990-8462c or [email protected]. or Tim Reardon, Program Director 405/514-6370c or [email protected]. Rebuilding Together, a 501(c) 3 organization, rebuilds lives and neighborhoods by making homes safe, warm, and dry for low-income senior citizens in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Through our Year-Round Emergency Repair / Home Modification Program and our annual "Work Day" Program, we provide free home repairs,
- 46 - emergency home repairs and home modifications that foster safer mobility and independence, changing the lives of our elderly neighbors every day. A I F Y 14 or older. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-OKC-0112-01)
OKLAHOMA INDIAN MISSIONARY CONFERENCE: (OIMC)
SCHEDULE TEAMS into OIMC through Richard Norman 405-530-2032 [email protected] Web: www.okumc.org/vim/ok.asp
DISASTER RESPONSE UMVIM COORDINATOR COORDINATOR Josephine Deere - OIMC Interpreter John Underwood 405-632-2006, F: 405-632-0209 405-229-7145 [email protected] [email protected] Web: www.gbgm-umc.org/oimc
The Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference (OIMC) was organized and established in 1844 to serve “distinctly Indian congregations” in Oklahoma. The boundaries have since been extended to include four churches in Kansas and one in Dallas, TX. Today there are 89 congregations in OIMC. Many of the congregations are small and include less than 50 members, frequently located “at the end of the road” in very rural areas. Others are small churches located in small cities and towns, while a few larger churches may be found in bigger cities. Many of the churches are historic, having been around since the tribes were forcibly removed from their homelands beginning in the early 1840’s. Most of the work will be new construction or repairs for OIMC congregations that could not afford the work nor do it on their own. Many sites are in beautiful rural settings. Most OIMC churches prefer to conduct their own Bible Schools, but occasionally they ask for assistance from outside their congregation. Presently, there are no medical mission opportunities in OIMC. The OIMC mission site is an opportunity for you to serve Jesus Christ and be personally involved in fulfilling a real and great need, while learning about the wonderful heritage of our Native American Christian Brothers & Sisters.---Construction---J, S, A, F, OA, RV. No max. [#583411 - Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference] [#583634 - Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference Parish Partners] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-OIC- 0304-01)
2009 OIMC MISSION SITES: [#583633 - Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference Construction Project Fund]
1 . New Hope UMC -- New Parsonage Project -- Dewey, OK *(M-1) ------New parsonage home project. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-OIC-0304-02)
2 . Kahbeah Fellowship Horton Indian UMC -- Church Repair -- Horton, Kansas Repairs needed inside and outside in order to re-open the church building. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-OIC-0304-03)
- 47 - — TEXAS —
Includes these Conferences: Central Texas New Mexico Conference (El Paso and Odessa Districts of TX) Northwest Texas North Texas Rio Grande Southwest Texas
TEXAS DISASTER RESPONSE TEXAS DISASTER RESPONSE COORDINATOR, NORTH COORDINATOR, SOUTH Rev. Alan Van Hooser, DeWitt Cox, [email protected], 281- [email protected] 242-0749
CENTRAL TEXAS CONFERENCE Conference Office 464 Bailey Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76107 800/460-8622, F: 817/338-4541 Web : www.ctcumc.org/umvim
UMVIM COORDINATOR DISASTER RESPONSE COORDINATOR Rev. Kyland Dobbins Laraine Waughtal 817-877-5222 254-595-1503 [email protected] [email protected]
ALDERSGATE ENRICHMENT CENTER, Michelle Thomas, [email protected] or Barbara Varness. 5001 Highway 84/183 East, Early, TX 76802 www.aldersgate-center.com 325/646- 5608, Fax 325/643-6333. Non-profit sheltered workshop, vocational program, and residential living for physically and mentally challenged adults. Most projects consist of on-going general maintenance and up- keep on property and buildings. We will have some large construction projects over the next two years as well as remodel existing buildings. J, S, A. RV parks available. Individual volunteers accepted. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-CTX-0304-01 Updated 1/3/12)
CENTRAL TEXAS CONFERENCE YOUTH IN MISSION (CTCYM), 464 Bailey Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76107, 800-460-8622, F: 817-338-4541. Contact Kyland Dobbins @ [email protected] or Madora Ratliff @ [email protected]. Repairing, replacing, or building porches, wheel chair ramps, hand rails; window and door screens; broken glass windows; damaged floors and ceilings; yard work and trash hauling; rolled roofing. Teams stay in Methodist churches in the area. Meals provided at church. Require 2 adults per 5 youth, and one vehicle per 7 persons. Camps run for one week, Sunday through Saturday. Dates, locations, fees and deadlines are available at www.ctcym.org. Mission trip locations vary. Anyone 18 & over is required to have a background check done by Central Texas Conference. Individuals are welcome, but must be placed with a group attending. Families are welcome, but youngest child must have completed 6th grade. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-CTX-0304-02 Updated 1/3/12)
- 48 - FORT HOOD AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, TJ Conner or Hilda Sappenfield, 2601 Atkinson Ave. Killeen, TX 76543. 254/680-4007, Fax 254/680-4839, [email protected]. On the web at
TRINITY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, 3345 South Jones Street Fort Worth, TX 76110. www.trinityhabitat.org, [email protected], 817/926-9219. Trinity HFH is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian organization that builds decent affordable homes for low-income families that currently live in substandard housing. Teams build homes in partnership with the future homeowners. Weekends or weekdays. S (16 & up), A [#982404 - Habitat for Humanity - A Hand Up!] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-CTX-0304-03 updated 12/22/11)
UNITED COMMUNITY CENTERS, INC., Celia Esparza, 1200 Maddox Ave., Fort Worth TX 76114- 5745. 817/927-5556. [email protected], or see www.unitedcommunitycenters.org. Home repair, childcare assistance, day camp. J, S, A. Max 15. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-CTX-0304-04)
NEW MEXICO CONFERENCE El Paso & Odessa Districts of TX Web: http://nmconfum.com
UMVIM COORDINATOR DISASTER RESPONSE COORDINATOR Mary White TBA 915-494-3177 [email protected]
BILATERAL MISSION ADVISORY COMMISSION (BMAC) - El PASO, 915/532-1636, 609 South Tays, El Paso, TX 79901. Mission interpretation and mission immersion experiences in Texas and Mexico. Works with the US and Mexican Methodist churches on social justice issues. S, A, OA, F, I. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NMC-0304-13)
HOUCHEN COMMUNITY CENTER - EL PASO, Dr. Don Clark, 609 South Tays, El Paso, TX 79901, [email protected]. O: 915-532-1231, F: 915-532-7238. Painting, minor repairs of neighborhood houses, share sports camps or cultural immersion experiences. J, S, A, F, Max 25. CSS. [#982149 – Community Center] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NMC-0211-01; Updated 2/11/11)
LYDIA PATTERSON INSTITUTE - EL PASO, Rev. George Miller, 517 S Florence, El Paso, TX 79901, [email protected], or Hector Lachica, [email protected]. O: 915/533- 8286, F: 915/533-5236. Call for projects which include yard work, construction, cleanup. Return a registration form to lock in your team. Stay at new team house. J, S, A, F, Individuals, Max 20. CSS. [#531523 - Lydia Patterson Institute] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NMC-0204-02; Updated 2/03/11)
RESCUE MISSION - EL PASO, Blake Barrow, (915) 532-2575, [email protected], www.eprescuemission.org, Fax 532-2762, 1949 W Paisano, El Paso TX 79922. Need volunteers for a variety of projects. Call for information and dates. Need ESL trainers for Spanish speaking families, counselors, and tutors for children of the homeless. Y, A, OA, Individuals, NOMADS. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NMC-0304-14)
- 49 - NORTHWEST TEXAS CONFERENCE Web : http://www.nwtxconf.org/
UMVIM COORDINATORS DISASTER RESPONSE COORDINATOR Rev. Dr. Buff Hearn Rev. Vernon Baker O: 806-367-8723 806-438-3840 [email protected] [email protected]
WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER – AMARILLO, Belinda Gonzales Taylor, Director or Milton Guerro, Admin. Asst, 1615 S Roberts, Amarillo, TX 79102. 806/372-7960, F: 806/376-7985. Email: wesleycommunitycenter.com, A, F, OA, I, RV. Max 50. #1: Vacation Bible School #2: Paint and repair homes (July) Showers available in gym, kitchen available, must provide own bedding—cots, sleeping bags, etc. S, [#982149 - Community Centers] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NWT-0204-01: updated 2/2/11)
NORTH TEXAS CONFERENCE Web: http://www.ntcumc.org/
UMVIM & DISASTER RESPONSE COORDINATOR Marji Bishir North Texas Conference Mission Office 500 Maplelawn Dr., Plano TX 75075-5739 800-969-8201; 972-526-5000, ext.220 [email protected]
AGAPE COMMUNITY CLINIC EAST DALLAS, Stephanie Grady, 214-824-2533, [email protected], located in the basement of the Grace United Methodist Church, 4105 Junius Street, Dallas, TX 75246-1428. www.agapeclinic.org A church outreach ministry, in cooperation with Baylor Hospital, that provides health and spiritual care services to the poor in East Dallas on Thursdays thru Saturdays. Need physicians, nurses, and nurse practitioners, patient advocates, chaplains, and spiritual care persons (ordained or lay). Clinic is open on Wed-Sat. S, A, OA, I. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NTX-0204-02: updated 02/04/11)
AMIGOS DAYS, Ann Meyer, Coordinator. (214) 683-5409 [email protected] Website: http://www.ntcumc.org/pages/detail/1108 This spring event is a project of the North Texas Conference. Every April teams come for two weekends to repair urban host churches and the exteriors of homes of the elderly or disabled. Some housing is available at Bennett Hall at Tyler Street UMC. For housing reservations, contact Mike Wright-Chapman at 800-969-8201. Y, A, OA. No max. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NTX-1106-01: updated 02/04/11)
AUSTIN STREET CENTRE, PO Box 710729, Dallas, TX 75371. 214/428-4242, Website: www.austinstreet.org. This faith-based shelter is located at 2929 Hickory Street and provides help to homeless women, children and men. There are two main opportunities for groups. Meal Ministry: Volunteers from 120 plus different area churches, synagogues, school groups and service organizations prepare food in their kitchen, deliver it to Austin Street Centre and feed our residents each day. Contact Rev. Bubba Dailey at 214-428-4242 or [email protected]
- 50 - Day Program: A Day Program is provided for women and children as well as men who are elderly or too ill to work. This program, supervised by shelter staff, relies on volunteer groups. Contact Carisa Austin at 214-428-4242 or [email protected] Y, F, OA, I. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NTX-0204-04: updated 02/04/11)
BRIDGEPORT CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTER, Trueman Hoffmeister, [email protected], 940-683-2555. 3280 FM 2952, Bridgeport TX 76426. Website: www.bridgeportcamp.org Bridgeport Camp is a ministry site of the North Texas Conference. Projects include trail maintenance, basic construction, landscaping, and painting. VIM teams are welcome in the camping offseason. Housing is available on-site for teams serving here and for teams passing through our area. Other opportunities include a high and low ropes course. Y, F, A, OA. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NTX- 1210-01: New 12/10/10)
CONNECT TO THE KINGDOM (C2K), Charles Harrison (Exec Dir), [email protected], 972- 333-9870. Mailing address: C2K Dallas, Attn: Heather Brown, PO Box 830518, Richardson, TX 75083- 0518. Physical Address: Bennett Hall, 927 W. 10th Street, Dallas, TX 75208. Phone: (W) 214-536- 3712.Administrative Director: Heather Brown, [email protected]. Website: www.c2kdallas.org C2K Urban Ministry is a project of the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church, which provides an urban mission experience for youth that is both affordable and meaningful. This mission includes: . Building relationships through connecting youth teams to inner-city families and churches. . The repair and renovation of homes and church buildings. . Helping inner-city churches with VBS and other summer ministries. . Sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ in both word and deed. C2K is located at Bennett Hall, Tyler Street United Methodist Church in Oak Cliff near downtown Dallas. Housing: 48 bunk beds divided between 3 rooms + additional space for dining and meeting, with 6 showers, full kitchen. Summertime weekly program includes food, lodging, supplies, and spiritual leadership. Mission opportunities include: home repair all day or a combination of Project Transformation (working with inner-city children) in the morning and home repair in the afternoon. C2K was created to be Junior High friendly with simple home repair such as scraping and painting, but all youth (6th-12th grades) are welcome. Sites with more complicated home repair may also be available. Cost per person is $275 or Early Bird rate (by April 1) $250. A $200 registration fee is required for the group. After the summer program, cost is $15 per person per night for lodging and use of the building. J, S Max 75. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NTX-0204-05: updated 02/04/11)
DALLAS BETHLEHEM CENTER, INC., Petrella Booker, Exec. Director, 214/428-5171, www.dallasbethlehemcenter.org , 4410 Leland Ave, Dallas, TX 75215. Dallas Bethlehem Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing the children of South Dallas with a positive environment for growth, regardless of their economic status or family situation. Painting, landscaping, repairs, maintenance, fence repair, and summer reading programs. S, A, F, OA, I. [#982149 - Community Centers] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NTX-0204-06: updated 02/04/11)
DALLAS AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, www.dallas-habitat.org, Contact Jennifer Knoeber at [email protected] or 214-678-2315. 2800 North Hampton Road, Dallas TX 75212. This organization partners with deserving, low-income families to provide affordable, simple, decent homes. Volunteers build homes in partnership with the future homeowners. Wednesday, Thursdays or Saturdays. Groups and/or individuals. No experience needed, but age restrictions do apply. Information available for parties interested in homeownership as well. High School (16 or above), College teams, A, OA. [#982404 - Habitat for Humanity - A Hand Up!] (UMVIM Project # SCJ- NTX-0204-07: updated 02/04/11) - 51 -
HELPING HANDS GLEANING MINISTRY, Betty Cordell, 808 Hilltop Circle, DeSoto, TX 75115, Phone: (469) 337-2576 Email: [email protected]; website: www.hhgleaning.org Gleaning food that is left in the fields after harvest to donate to agencies that feed people in need. See the website for dates and locations. The gleaning schedule is usually between July and November. The biggest event is the annual Yam Jam sweet potato gleaning. Great for youth groups. J, S, A, F, OA, I. No Max. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NTX-0204-08: updated 02/04/011)
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF CULTURES, Mary Fae Kamm, Dir. of Community Development, 7500 W. Camp Wisdom Rd., Dallas, Texas 75236. 972/708-7537, [email protected], www.internationalmuseumofcultures.org. The IMC is a Christian anthropology museum focused on the indigenous peoples of the world where the Wycliffe Bible Translators serve. Need interior/exterior painting, skilled trades, landscaping, museum guides. Day camp counselors for grades 1-6 in summer. Lodging, dining, and parking are all available on the campus. J, S, A, F, OA, individual volunteers, NOMADS, RV hookups. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NTX-0211-01: updated 02/04/11)
METHODISM’S BREADBASKET, Sharing The Bread of Life. Executive Director: Cynthia M. Martin, 214-887-4005, [email protected] Location: 6211 E. Grand Ave. Dallas, TX 75223, www.methodismbreadbasket.org Mission: Methodism’s Breadbasket shares Christ’s blessing with our neighbors who are in need of food, clothing and resources. MBB was established in 1970, as a mission of the North TX Conference of United Methodist Churches. Churches/youth groups, UMW, UMM, Sunday school classes can assist by having food and clothing drives. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NTX-0204-09: updated 02/04/11) Volunteer Opportunities on M, T, W, TH, closed on Fridays. . Stock and distribute food items, Sort clothes . Receive and assist clients . Pick up donated food and clothing items . Bible Drive . Personal Care items for our homeless drive. . Coats, hats, gloves for Children drive. . Blanket drive . Christmas Toy Drive
PROJECT TRANSFORMATION, Janalee Shadburn Wiles, 547 E Jefferson, Dallas, TX 75203 214- 946-3600, F: 214-946-36451, [email protected], www.projecttransformation.org This is a United Methodist urban ministry based in Oak Cliff which provides after-school and summer programs for underserved children and youth at ten churches throughout the conference. Volunteers are needed to read one-on-one with children during the summer program. They also need volunteers in the summer to provide dinner to 100 college interns who staff the programs and who live in Christian community during the summer at SMU. Tutors are also needed for the after-school program during the school year. A great project for Sunday school classes or other groups. Teams and individuals welcome. J, S, A. Max 15 on team for reading with children. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NTX-0204-10: updated 02/04/11)
REFUGEE SERVICES of TEXAS, INC, Suzanne Senesac Sherif (214) 821-4422 or (469)569-7431 [email protected] 12035 Shiloh Rd #320, Dallas, TX 75228. A refugee mentoring and assistance program. Volunteers needed in many areas including after-school homework assistance, ESL classes and transportation assistance and more. Many varied volunteer opportunities including: Co-Sponsor Teams requires a team of 3-8 depending on size of refugee family. Refugee Children After-school Homework Assistance Program ESL and/or Refugee Mentors Co-Sponsorship Teams – pre and post new refugee arrival mentor teams - 52 - Transportation Aid Office Assistance New Apartment Set up help Special Event and/or Project Aids, including fund raising Employment Referrals to assist refugees in obtaining work Y,A,F,OA. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NTX-0811-01)
WESLEY-RANKIN COMMUNITY CENTER, Maria Pintor, 3100 Crossman, Dallas, TX 75212-3914, phone at 214-742-6674 Ext. 103, Email: [email protected] Website: www.wesleyrankin.org Wesley-Rankin serves a community where persons encounter the challenges of poverty, crime, and despair every day. We bring persons together and invite everyone to use their time and talents to build a stronger community. Wesley-Rankin Community Center encourages education and community fellowship by offering a wide variety of programs for all ages. Go to their website and click on “volunteers.” There you can download the most current volunteer opportunities. J, S, A, F, OA, NOMADS. Max 50. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-NTX-0204-11: updated 02/04/11)
RIO GRANDE CONFERENCE The four districts of the Rio Grande Conference are located in New Mexico and Texas Web : www.riogrande-umc.org [#531170 - Rio Grande Conference Church Construction] [#531733 - Rio Grande Conference Pastoral Support] [#531500 - Rio Grande Annual Conference Mobilization]
UMVIM COORDINATOR DISASTER RESPONSE COORDINATOR Gloria Venegas Rev. Javier Leyva 830-556-7886 956-607-8575 [email protected] [email protected]
AGAPE MEMORIAL UMC OUTREACH PROJECT, Urban Hispanic Ministry. 5111 Capitol Dallas, TX 75206. Richard Franco, H: 214/827-0923, Church 214/826-8686. Heavy remodeling (carpentry, plumbing, roofing & electrical) of two houses used to support church outreach ministry to children of immigrants. Mission Bible School in English and Spanish. J. S. A. & Individuals. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-RGC-0304-01)
BETHEL UMC ABLIENE, Rev. Jesus Lopez, 915-673-1575, H: 673-2166, 1409 Westmoreland, Abilene, TX 79603. Remodel fellowship hall and parsonage, and mission bible school. Possible billeting at nearby McMurray University. (UMVIM Project #SCJ-RGC-0304-02)
EL DIVINO SALVADOR UMC, Rev. Mary Lou Adame, PO Box 4876, Temple, TX 76505. O: 254/778-8592, H: 254/778-8592, [email protected]. Alternate contact, Fred Padilla, 254-773-3600. Remodel and upgrade kitchen and fellowship hall. Need carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and helpers. S.A. RV parks at nearby Belton Lake and Fort Hood. Max: 15. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-RGC-0304-03)
LA TRINIDAD LUBBOCK, Rev. David Blanco, 806-744-5909, H: 806-765-6909. 1509 East 2nd Street Lubbock, TX 79403. Demolish old fellowship hall and build new one. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-RGC- 0304-04)
METHODIST BORDER FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION, Susan Hellums, [email protected], 956/ 661-9771, c/o FUMC, Box 2558, McAllen, TX 78502. Full spectrum of projects (build multi- ministry facilities, VBS, Health Care, etc) on the Texas side of the USA-Mexico Frontier. J, S, A, OA, Families, Individuals, NOMADS, RV hookups. Max: Call for information. [#10759O - Methodist Border Friendship Commission] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-SWT-0304-03) - 53 - RIO GRANDE CONFERENCE, Raul Quintanilla, 942 Coventry Circle, El Paso TX 79907. 915-591- 5508. Mission Bible School (Spanish is not necessary), construction, church repair and building in cities throughout Texas and New Mexico. S, College, A, OA, Families, Individuals, NOMADS. [#531170 - Rio Grande Conference Church Construction] [#531733 - Rio Grande Conference Pastoral Support] [#531500 - Rio Grande Annual Conference Mobilization] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-RGC-0304-06)
SAN PABLO METHODIST CHURCH, Urban Hispanic Ministry. 4270 College Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76115. Contact Abel Vega, [email protected]. Painting, landscaping, and donations of plants, office & classroom furniture/equipment. Some meals provided. Recommend rental van. Adults, singles, college, and older adults. Evangelism and educational VIM opportunities. S, A, OA, NOMADS. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-RGC-0304-07)
SOUTHWEST TEXAS CONFERENCE Web : http://www.umcswtx.org/
UMVIM COORDINATORS DISASTER RESPONSE Judy Hutcherson, International COORDINATOR 830-685-7323 Eugene Hileman [email protected] 210-557-8698 [email protected] Rev. Marilyn Roeder, Domestic 361-578-2701 [email protected]
DOOR – San Antonio, Discovering Opportunities for Outreach and Reflection - Weeklong and weekend opportunities year round in San Antonio, TX. Groups ages 13 and up, including college. Summer max size: 60. Winter/Spring max size: 40. Your group will witness the powerful ways God is already alive and well in the city. We do this by building strong partnerships with dozens of local agencies and ministries. Your group will spend time listening, volunteering, and reflecting on your experiences. DOOR provides orientation material, housing (church floor space), food, service opportunities, guided reflection and time for worship. Contact DOOR National Office for more information: call 303-295-3667, email [email protected], or visit www.doornetwork.org. (UMVIM Project #SCJ-SWT-0304-01)
GOOD NEIGHBOR SETTLEMENT HOUSE, Carlos Gomez, Director, 1254 East Tyler St, Brownsville, TX 78520. 956/542-2368. Home repair, multi-service project work. J, S, A, RV. [#982149 - Community Centers] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-SWT-0304-02)
METHODIST BORDER FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION, Susan Hellums, [email protected], 956/661-9771, c/o FUMC, Box 2558, McAllen, TX 78502. Full spectrum of projects (build multi- ministry facilities, VBS, Health Care, Camp Thicket, etc) on both sides of the Texas-Mexico Frontier. J, S, A, OA, Families, Individuals, NOMADS, RV hookups. Max: Call for information. [#10759O - Methodist Border Friendship Commission] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-SWT-0304-03)
METHODIST MISSION HOME SAN ANTONIO, Klahn-Gboloh Jarbah, 6487 Whitby Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240. 800/842-5433, 210/696-2410, F: 210/699-1866, or web site: http://www.mmhome.org. Landscaping, painting, general maintenance. J, S, A, RV. Max 50. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-SWT-0304-04)
MISSION SERVICE PROJECT (MSP), MISSION, TX for Senior High students. Contact Susan Hellums, [email protected], 956-661-9771. This is a home repair project started in 1981 by the First
- 54 - United Methodist Church of Mission. High School students work on home construction with this project. Their website is www.missionserviceproject.com. S, A. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-SWT-0304-05)
MONTOPOLIS FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CENTER, Virginia Warrington, PO Box 4691, Austin, TX 78765. 512/ 385-0294. Painting, landscaping, repairs. J, S, A, RV. Max 20. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-SWT-0304-06)
P.E.T. PROJECT OF TEXAS, Joe and Karen Svoboba, 1015 East Davis Street, Luling, TX 78648, [email protected], H: 830-875-5719 or C: 512-461-7869. Building “low-tech” Personal Energy Transporters (PETs) for shipment to mission sites in developing countries for persons, who can not walk, due to polio, landmines, diving accidents, and other causes, can move about under their own upper body power and become productive citizens. Volunteers assemble PETs to include woodworking, metal work, painting and packing. Lodging available in houses, motel and nearby churches. One hour to San Antonio and San Marcos. Contributions for materials requested. J, S, A, F, OA, Individuals and NOMADS welcome. RV hook-ups at nearby river camp. [#982665 - Personal Energy Transportation (PET)] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-SWT-0304-07)
ROSITA VALLEY – EAGLE PASS TX, 253 Ruela St, Puegla Nuevo, Eagle Pass, TX 78852. Harlene Sadler [email protected] O 830/515-3074 or H 830/773-0642. Robert Dibble C 210/383-1349 or H 830/755/8889. We have several families living in sheds and homes in very poor condition. Homes have been identified for work. This will be an on going need. Work will include such things as repair to walls, floors, siding, roofs, kitchen, bath, etc. Opportunity to evangelize in the local area and provide bible studies at a local youth center. Teams to provide $1500.00 J S Y A F (UMVIM Project # SCJ-SWT- 0411-01)
SAN MARCOS RIVER WORK CAMP, Southside Community Center, Ruben Garza, 518 S Guadalupe St, San Marcos TX 78666. 512/392-6694. F: 512/396-6016. Homeless shelter, food distribution, tutor, legal aid, senior services. Summer Work Camp: paint, labor, carpentry, J, S, A, RV hook-ups. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-SWT-0304-08)
SAN MARCOS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, Charley Gallia, 512/754-2781, voicemail 512/754- 8142 or [email protected]. S,A,OA,F. RV hook-ups. Max 20. [#982404 - Habitat for Humanity - A Hand Up!] (UMVIM Project # SCJ-SWT-0304-09)
SOUTHWEST TEXAS CONFERENCE – SWTX Conference, McAllen District of the UMC: We need many volunteers for Hurricane Alex and resulting flooding last summer and there is still some Hurricane Dolly Recovery in Southwest Texas Conference. Areas of Hidalgo , Willacy and Cameron Counties … McAllen , Mission , Pharr , Weslaco , Harlingen , Brownsville are the main cities. We have much need! Contact: Susan Hellums, Volunteer Coordinator, [email protected]. Our long-term recovery committee is Faith Communities for Disaster Response, serving the Hurricane Alex and Hurricane Dolly efforts as well as the Starr County Flooding disaster recovery in Roma, Rio Grande City. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-SWT-0104-01: updated 1/24/11)
U.M. ARMY-SWTX, Jenny Monahan, Director, PO Box 2556, Wimberley, TX 78676, 512.557.0513, [email protected], www.umarmy.org/conference/swtx. U.M.ARMY-SWTX provides Christ- centered quality youth work camps throughout the SWTX conference of the United Methodist Church in which home repairs and yard work are provided at no cost to people in need and spiritual growth and leadership development in youth is achieved. Projects completed at these week long work camps include building of wheelchair ramps, roofing repairs, indoor and outdoor clean-up and repair as well painting, screening and much more. Camps can take up to 100 participants per camp. U.M. ARMY-SWTX has 8 scheduled camps in 2012: College Camp: May 20-26 @ San Marcos FUMC High School Camp: June 10-16 @ Poteet FUMC (FULL) High School Camp: June 17-23 @ Hondo UMC - 55 - High School Camp: June 24-30 @ Canyon Lake UMC Jr. High Camp: July 8-12 @ Cathedral Oaks (FULL) High School Camp: July 15-21 @ Uvalde FUMC Jr. High Camp: July 22-26 @ Seguin FUMC High School Camp: July 22-28 @ Hallettsville FUMC (UMVIM Project # SCJ-SWT-0408-01, updated 2/21/12)
WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER – ROBSTOWN, Eddie Jackson-Mathis, P O Box 586, Robstown TX 78380. 361/387-1451. Home renovation, agency repairs, VBS, childcare. S, A. Max 35. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-SWT-0304-10)
WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER - SAN ANTONIO, Sandra Posada, 1406 Fitch, San Antonio, TX 78210. 210/924-5190. F: 210/924-0222. Home repair, VBS, summer program, clerical, landscaping. Showers and kitchen available. S, A, RV. Max 20-30. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-SWT-0304-11)
TEXAS CONFERENCE Web: www.methodists.net
UMVIM COORDINATOR DISASTER RESPONSE Kathie Mann COORDINATOR Partners In Mission Director Kathie Mann (left) & 5215 Main Street DeWitt Cox Houston, TX 77002 832-498-4474 713-521-9383 X312, F: 713-521-3724 [email protected] [email protected]
LON MORRIS COLLEGE, 800 College Jacksonville, TX 75766. Rhett Ansley 903/589-4003, [email protected], WWW.LonMorris.edu. General maintenance, secretarial, computer, all construction skills. A, RV. Max 20. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-TXC-0104-01: updated 1/26/11)
MEDICAL BRIDGES, INC. 2706 Magnet St., Houston, TX 77504. 713/748-8131. F: 713/748-0188. Contact Diana Cano at [email protected] or Aida Alard at [email protected]. Medical Bridges, Inc. is a warehouse dedicated to procuring medical and surgical supplies for donations to qualified providers of charitable health care in less developed countries. At Medical Bridges, our volunteers sort and prepare boxes of life-saving medical supplies for our global neighbors. We take great pride in our volunteers, they are tie backbone of our organization. Other opportunities available would be to help us man Medical Bridges’ table at mission fairs. Help with special projects needing mission- minded volunteers, help host foreign groups visiting our distribution Center in Houston. The need is limitless and everyone’s talents are very much appreciated and needed. S, A. Max 30. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-TXC-0104-02: updated 12/20/11)
UM ARMY (United Methodist Action Reach-out Mission by Youth), David Sabom, [email protected], PO Box 150, League City, TX 77574-0150. 281-479-0103 , F: 281/ 316-4236, Website: http://www.umarmy.org. Build/repair wheelchair ramps, handrails, porches, roofs, floors, yard work, painting and visit elderly and poor. S. Max 300. is now the Director. (UMVIM Project # SCJ- TXC-0104-03: updated 1/26/11)
WILLIS, TX - work with Deaf prison ministries., Scott LeLoach, [email protected], 936-856- 0819, or Wineva Hankamer, 409-892-7733, [email protected]. Address: 15908 Bryan Land, Willis, TX 77378. Work includes construction, repair of office, sidewalk and wheelchair ramp to make facilities accessible. Other opportunities for do evangelism, job training and resume writing with released prisoners who are deaf. 5-6 teams needed. Asking $1500 per team in project funds. A. Max 10. (UMVIM Project # SCJ-TXC-0610-01: Added 6/14/10) - 56 -
SOUTHEASTERN JURISDICTION
Paulette West, UMVIM Coordinator 100 Centerview Drive, Suite 210, Birmingham, AL 35216 (O): 205-453-9480 (F): 205-453-9481 [email protected] Website: http://www.umvim.org or http://www.gbgm-umcorg/volunteers See Jurisdictional map at: http://www.gbgm-umc.org/unconferences/southeasternmap.html [#901875 - United Methodist Volunteers In Mission - Southeastern Jurisdiction]
Cristin Farrington Leslie Bethea Director of Communications Office Manager [email protected] [email protected]
Mrs. Jenn Bryant Mandy Wright Development/Program Intern [email protected] [email protected]
Jurisdictional NOMADS Representative Bob Delcuze [email protected]
Contacts for all SEJ UMVIM Coordinators were updated 8/27/2012
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ALABAMA-WEST NORTH ALABAMA FLORIDA CONFERENCE CONFERENCE
UMVIM COORDINATOR UMVIM COORDINATOR Susan Hunt Rev. Matt Lacey 100 Interstate Park Dr., Ste 120 898 Arkadelphia Road Montgomery, AL 36109 Birmingham, AL 35204 O: 334-356-8014 O: 205-226-7962 [email protected] [email protected] www.northalabamaumc.org
ALABAMA-WEST FLORIDA ALABAMA RURAL MINISTRY, Lisa Pierce, PO Box 2890, Auburn, AL 36831. 334/501-4276; fax 334/887-3231.
DUMAS WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER, Contact Brenda N Carlisle or Joanne Myers, 126 Mobile St, Mobile, AL 36607. 251/479-0649 or Fax 251/479-0633. [email protected] or [email protected]. Repairs & renovations to homes of low-income elderly residents of the Crichton neighborhood, which is the mission area served by Dumas Wesley Community Service. (UMVIM Project # SEJ-AWF-0111-01: New 1/24/11)
GOVERNMENT STREET UMC, www.thebeehive.us Rev. Rob Gulledge, 901 Government St., Mobile, AL 36604. tel/fax 251-438-4714; [email protected] Inner City Congregation active in hosting disaster response teams to SW Alabama following Hurricanes Ivan and Katrina. Adequate accommodations for housing teams of 30 or less. Can help team leaders connect with worthy hurricane related projects in the community. Also, in need of volunteers to assist with the Restoration of the old parsonage for use as a dormitory for disaster response teams. The congregation is heavily involved in connecting with the surrounding neighborhoods - Skills needed: painting, plastering the old fashioned way, electrical work, plumbing, some carpentry; Opportunities exist for work with Inner City ministry home repair projects; community projects with children, i.e. BackYard Bible Clubs. J,S,A. (UMVIM Project # SEJ-AWF-0104-02: updated 1/24/11)
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, www.habitat.org Contact: Global Village Office, 229-924-6935X 2549. PO Box 369 Americus, GA 31709 New home construction. J,S,A. [#982404 - Habitat for Humanity - A Hand Up!] (UMVIM Project # SEJ-SGC-0304-01)
NORTH ALABAMA JOE RUSH CENTER, http://www.urban-ministry.com Mike Harper or Tom Duley, 1229 Cotton Ave SW, Birmingham AL 35211. 205/781-0517; fax 205/781-2011. [email protected] or [email protected]. Exterior house painting. After several years of placing teams in the upstairs of the current office building, the Educational Building of the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church has been refurbished for all Work Team Housing.J,S,A. Max 60. RV. (UMVIM Project # SEJ-NAC-0304-01)
SIFAT (SERVANTS IN FAITH & TECHNOLOGY), Sherrill Schmidt Corson, 2944 County Rd 113, Lineville, AL 36266. 256-396-2015; F: 256-396-2501.
UPPER SAND MOUNTAIN PARISH, Tayna Rains, Director, PO Box 267, 24474 AL Hwy 75, Sylvania, AL 35988, [email protected]; O: 256/638-2126; F: 256-638-2125; C: 256-717-7355; or Kristi Clemens [email protected]. Ongoing work of minor home repairs, painting, ramp building, etc. (some related to tornado recovery- 4 in past 3 years); ongoing work in gardening and food preservation through industrial cannery; children’s summer programs; recent opening and continued renovation related to a temporary housing shelter in rural area for those who are homeless; renovation of facility for community media center, new Heart and Hand home to be built in 2011; new prayer chapel for 24 hr access for community to be constructed in 2011; new housing for teams to begin construction in 2011. Website:
— FLORIDA —
FLORIDA CONFERENCE
UMVIM COORDINATOR Mrs. Greg Harford 450 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave Lakeland, FL 33815 O: 800-282-8011x195 [email protected]
CROS, Food Sorting, Rev. Amy Baer, 4166 S. Military Trail, Lake Worth, FL 33463. 561-799-7980; F: 561-233-9819; [email protected]. Starting in 2011 CROS ministries will facilitate 6 emergency food pantries in South Florida. We are blessed to receive tons of unsorted, nonperishable food donations in November and December. We need groups of volunteers to sort and box these food donations for distribution to the poor and hungry members of our communities. This project is ongoing throughout the year but we need increased numbers of volunteers from November to January. A, J, S. Max 20. For 2-3 days per team. (UMVIM Project # SEJFLC-0211-01: New 2/11/11)
IMPACT, Ministries of Central Florida, Chad Garmon 1939 Boothe Circle Longwood FL 32750. 407/571-2108 or 866/482-1041.
UMVIM COORDINATOR UMVIM COORDINATOR Rev. Dalton Rushing Ms. Jamiellen (Jamie) Gibson 11180 Medlock Bridge Road 1022 Lite-n-Tie Road Johns Creek, GA 30097 Macon, GA 31211 O: 770-497-8215 H: 478-986-4772 [email protected] [email protected]
- 59 - BREAKTHRU HOUSE INC, Faye Stullken, 1866 Eastfield St, Decatur, GA 30032. 404/289-5099; F: 404/284-4648.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY.
JUBILEE PARTNERS, Robbie Buller, PO Box 68, Comer, GA 30629. 706/783-5131; fax 706/783- 5134.
MEDSHARE INTERNATIONAL, Juli Gribus-Powers. 3240 Clifton Springs Rd., Decatur, GA 30034. O: 770/323-5858 X205, F:770/323-4301, [email protected]. Nonprofit organization that provides medical supplies and equipment to developing countries. Teams are needed to sort, organize and package a variety of medical supplies to be shipped overseas. A medical background is helpful but not required. A particular need is for volunteers to identify, evaluate and classify a large stock of surgical steel tools and instruments to be shipped to clinics and hospitals abroad. A surgical background is preferred for this task. J (13 yrs +), S, A, F. Max 5-8. (UMVIM Project # SEJ-NGC-1005-01)
MURPHY-HARPST Children’s Centers, Vance Voinche or Susan Stroup, 740 Fletcher St, Cedartown, GA 30125. 770/748-1500 ext. 228; fax 770/749-1094.
OPEN DOOR COMMUNITY HOUSE, Kim Jenkins, 2405 2nd Ave, Columbus, GA 31901. 706/323- 5518. VBS, home repair, day camp, collecting food staples for lunch program. S, A. Max 15. (UMVIM Project # SEJ-SGC-0304-02)
SAMARITAN HOUSE OF ATLANTA INC, (Café 458 & The EDGE … Earning Dignity Gaining Employment), Sherrie Snipes-Williams, PO Box 89125, Atlanta GA 30312-9125. 404/523-1239; fax 404/681-1592. http://www.samhouse.org/, [email protected] Samaritan House of Atlanta transforms lives by helping homeless men and women achieve self-sufficiency through personalized employment readiness and life stabilization programs. Café 458: Full time volunteers assist homeless men and women struggling with addiction issues, mental health concerns, and severe physical disabilities to achieve personal goals leading to self-sufficiency. The EDGE....Earning Dignity Gaining Employment: Full time volunteers serve as employment counselors and case managers to provide comprehensive daytime support services an employment readiness training to homeless men and women in the Atlanta community who are seeking full time, permanent employment. (UMVIM Project # SEJ-NGC-0304-05)
SOUTH GEORGIA CHURCH CONSTRUCTION, Rev. George Herndon, 116 Joyce Dr, Brunswick, GA 31525. 912/267-0589.
THE METHODIST HOME FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH, Dr. Rick Lanford / Greg Topping, PO Box 2525, Macon, GA 31203-2525.
THE VASHTI CTR Diane Griffin, 1815 E Clay St, Thomasville GA 31792. 229/226-4634; fax 229/225-1093.
- 60 - etc. Housing & showers available. S,A,IV. Max 15. RV. [#712885 - Vashti Center] (UMVIM Project # SEJ-SGC-0304-05)
WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTERS PROJECT EXTEND, Charles Bonner, 859 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30310. 404/872-0086 x 15; fax 404-872-0386. Major & minor home repair, painting & yard work. J,S,A. Max 300. IV. [#982149 - Community Centers] (UMVIM Project # SEJ- NGC-0304-07)
— KENTUCKY — KENTUCKY MEMPHIS RED BIRD CONFERENCE CONFERENCE CONFERENCE
UMVIM UMVIM UMVIM COORDINATOR COORDINATOR COORDINATOR Rev. John Kalz Rev. Robert Craig Rev. Gary Stephenson Wesley UMC, 319 Oak St. P.O. Box 452 P.O. Box 320 Ludlow, KY 41016 Dyersburg, TN 38025 Frakes, KY 40940 O: 859-291-6255 O: 731-285-6454 O: 606-377-7969 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
KENTUCKY ALDERSGATE CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER, Lee Padgett, 125 Aldersgate Camp Rd, Ravenna, KY 40472. 606/723-5078.
APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT (ASP), Three year-round centers for non-summer volunteer mission opportunities: Chavies Center in Chavies KY; Jonesville Center in Jonesville VA and Guyan Valley Center in Brenton WV. Carolynn Bailey, Director of Volunteers, [email protected], 423/ 854-8800 ext. 208, 4523 Bristol Highway, Johnson City TN 37601. Home repairs, making homes warmer, safer, and drier. Great opportunities available for adults in non-summer months. Dormitory style housing/ cafeteria available. This ministry is part of a bigger ministry to central Appalachia (TN, KY, WV). S,A,RV, Max 65 [#982050 - Appalachia Service Project] (UMVIM Project #SEJ-HOC-0304-01)
CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECT, Volunteer Program www.chrisapp.org Contact: Kim Otto, Manager of Recruitment and Admissions, or Amy Schill, Volunteer Recruiter, 800-755-5322; [email protected]. 4192 North Wilderness Road, Mt. Vernon, KY 40456. Service area: eastern Kentucky. The Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) is an interdenominational Christian service organization founded to assist people in the Appalachian region of Kentucky to become self-sufficient. Volunteers are needed for programs which serve children and their families, the elderly and the disabled. Some examples of programs are Housing and Home Repair, Adult Education, Child and Family Development Centers, Elderly Services, Outreach, and Summer Camp. Many types of volunteer opportunities are available, including long-term (9 months of service or more), short-term (3 weeks- 8 months of service), summer camp, and team volunteer opportunities. S, A, IV. (UMVIM Project # SEJ- RBC-0304-01)
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, www.habitat.org Contact: Global Village Office, 229-924-6935X 2549. PO Box 369 Americus, GA 31709 New home construction. J,S,A. [#982404 - Habitat for Humanity - A Hand Up!] (UMVIM Project # SEJ-SGC-0304-01)
- 61 - HENDERSON SETTLEMENT, Jerry Lambdin, Mission Outreach Director, PO Box 205, Frakes KY 40940. 606/337-3613; fax 606/337-2225. Email: [email protected]. We offer volunteer teams and individuals the opportunity for community home repair and campus projects building, repair/maintenance. Projects can be adopted from lists provided each February. Both youth and adult groups accepted year round excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas. Devotions, evening programming, meals and housing provided. There are opportunities to minister to people of the Appalachian area of Southeastern Kentucky and Northeastern Tennessee through work camp/VIM (home repair) or volunteering in ministry areas such as thrift stores, community outreach services, youth ministries, agriculture, senior care, public library, food pantry, and other areas of specific interest. Long term volunteer opportunities of one month and longer are also available to be scheduled. Web page: www.hendersonsettlement.com. J (12+),S,A,IV, RV. No group size restrictions. [#773365 - Henderson Settlement] (UMVIM Project # SEJ-KYC-1004-01: updated 10/22/10)
HOMES INC, Gregg Hawkins, 65 Bentley Ave., Whitesburg, KY 41858. 606/632-1717 ext 304; fax 606/632-1974. [email protected] Website: www.homesneon.com Build new houses, refurbish existing homes J,S,A,IV. Max 100. RV. (UMVIM Project # SEJ-KYC-0304-02)
MEMPHIS REELFOOT RURAL MINISTRIES, Community Service Director, 6923 Minnick-Elbridge Rd., Obion, TN 38240. 731/538-9970; fax 731/538-2825, [email protected]. Executive Director, [email protected]. Home repairs from roofs, floors, painting inside/outside, ramps, porches, etc. to make homes safer and warmer. Reelfoot Rural Ministires works with only low and very-low income households in the Northwest TN and Southwest KY areas. S, J, A, F, I. Max 32. Larger size groups are permitted but call to talk about details. RV hookups within a reasonable distance. Need 4-5 teams in the summer months. Cost: $175 per person for a week, includes room and board. (UMVIM Project # SEJ-MTC-0304-01) Updated 4/6/12)
RED BIRD RED BIRD MISSION, Fred Haggard / David Long, 70 Queendale Center, Beverly KY 40913. 606/598- 3155; fax 606/598-3151. [email protected] Website: www.rbmission.org Teachers, tutors, library aid, home repair, maintenance, construction. S,A,IV. Max 130. RV. (UMVIM Project # SEJ-RBC-0304-02) [#773726 - Red Bird Mission] [#773728 - Red Bird Mission School] [#773978 - Red Bird Missionary Conference Church and Outreach Ministries]
RED BIRD CLINIC, Fred Haggard / David Long, 70 Queendale Center, Beverly KY 40913. 606/598- 3155; fax 606/598-3151. [email protected] Website: www.rbmission.org Physicians, nurses, lab techs, dentists. Licensing required for all of the above. IV. [#773724 - Red Bird Clinic] (UMVIM Project # SEJ-RBC-0304-03)
— MISSISSIPPI — MISSISSIPPI CONFERENCE
UMVIM COORDINATOR Rev. David L. Newton 8900 Old Spanish Trail Ocean Springs, MS 39564 O: 228-875-8900 [email protected] / www.gbgm-umc.org/msumvim
- 62 - CHOCTAW INDIAN MISSION, Rev. Jon Walters, Pastor/Executive Director and Steve Claris, Church and Community Worker, [email protected], (540/314-2112), 10971 Road 2606, Choctaw, MS 39350-6065. http://sites.google.com/site/choctawmethodists O: 601/650-8549 F: 601/656- 7670. Web: Renovate and rebuild original sanctuary due to structural damage. J,S,A,IV. Max 60. RV. [#761544 - Mississippi Choctaw United Methodist Mission] (UMVIM Project # SEJ-MSC-0910-01: Updated 1/24/11)
MISSISSIPPI – Katrina Recovery: Mississippi United Methodist Disaster Recovery MSUMDR, 1400 Legget Dr, Biloxi, MS 39530. Contact: Beth Dean, [email protected], 866-435-7091; F: 228-374-2067. Robert Sharp, Director, 228-234-3387, [email protected]. The gulf coast of Mississippi and the immediate surrounding areas were devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Volunteers are still needed to complete building projects and new homes. Projected to stay open until mid-2012. Katrina recovery volunteer information: http://www.mississippi-umc.org/pages/detail/763. You may request to work out of either of the two remaining stations if you have a preference. A, S, I, RV nearby. Max 30 per camp at any time. [#982523 - Hurricanes 2005]. (UMVIM Project # SEJ-MSC-0205-01: updated 2/10/11) Camp Hope, Vancleave Camp Love, Gulfport
GULFSIDE ASSEMBLY. It saddens us to report that Hurricane Katrina has substantially destroyed the facility. Its waterfront location on the Gulf was at landfall for the eye of the storm. For current information on Gulfside, www.gbgm-umc.org/Gulfsideassembly/. Please pray for our Gulfside family. [#760235 - Gulfside United Methodist Assembly] (UMVIM Project # SEJ-MSC-0304-01)
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, www.habitat.org Contact: Global Village Office, 229-924-6935X. 2549. PO Box 369 Americus, GA 31709 New home construction. J,S,A. [#982404 - Habitat for Humanity - A Hand Up!] (UMVIM Project # SEJ-SGC-0304-01)
— NORTH CAROLINA — NORTH CAROLINA WESTERN NORTH CONFERENCE CAROLINA CONFERENCE
UMVIM COORDINATOR UMVIM CONTACT William Gross David Millsaps 1910 Wedgewood Drive 822 Rankin Place Sanford, NC 27520 Greensboro, NC 27403 O: 919/577-5150 C: 336/378-0225 [email protected] [email protected] www.nccumvim.org www.wnccumc.org/mis/volunteers.htm
HARVEST OF HOPE, Shawn Kiger, 3383 Sweet Hollow Road, Big Island VA 24526. 800/333-4597: fax 804/299-5949. [email protected] Website: www.endhunger.org Work/study camps focused on hunger issues: education worship, gleaning & distribution of leftover produce. J,S,A. Max 12. (UMVIM Project # SEJ-VAC-0104-01)
HINTON RURAL LIFE CTR, Marti Hatch, PO Box 27, Hayesville NC 28904. 828/389-8336 or 828/389-6753; F:828-389-3279.
ROBESON COUNTY CHURCH and COMMUNITY CENTER, 600 W Fifth Street, Lumberton, NC 28358, (910)738-5204; fax (910)738-5862 or email [email protected] Darlene Jacobs (910)827- 2813(C) or Jim Kennedy (910)422-8837 (C) or [email protected] . Minor home repair, ramps, floors, roofs, home store and food pantry. $30/person/day ASIF (UMVIM Project # SEJ-NCC-0212-01) NEW!
SOUTHEASTERN JURISDICTION UM ASSEMBLY CTR, PO Box 67, Lake Junaluska NC 28745.828/452-2881 ext. 783 or 774; fax 828/452-9507. Repair & renovation. RV, J,S,A, IV. (UMVIM Project # SEJ-WNC-0304-02)
YOUTH ON MISSION (YOM). Harry Fowler, PO Box 4259, Rocky Mount, NC 27803. 800- 299-0385 (F) 252-972-2965. [email protected]. Work varies; VBS, Home repair, Sports Camps, Soup kitchens, Homeless shelters, Block parties. Inner City projects: New Orleans, Chicago, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, Atlanta, Miami, Denver, Tampa, Pittsburgh. NC Coast projects: Moorehead City, Wilmington, Brunswick County. Appalachia Mountain projects: Johnson City, TN; Corbin & Pikeville, KY; Huntersville, Bluefield, Charleston & Princeton, WV; Asheville, NC. 50 teams needed. 10-50 vols / team. (UMVIM Project # SEJ-NCC-1106-01)
— SOUTH CAROLINA — SOUTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE
UMVIM COORDINATOR Caroline Dennis 3 Green Forest Court North August, SC 29841 H: 803-426-8580 [email protected]
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, www.habitat.org Contact: Global Village Office, 229-924-6935X 2549. PO Box 369 Americus, GA 31709 New home construction. J,S,A. [#982404 - Habitat for Humanity - A Hand Up!] (UMVIM Project # SEJ-SGC-0304-01
HARVEST OF HOPE, Shawn Kiger, 3383 Sweet Hollow Road, Big Island VA 24526. 800/333-4597: F: 804/299-5949. [email protected] Website: www.endhunger.org Work/study camps focused on hunger issues: education worship, gleaning & distribution of leftover produce. J,S,A. Max 12. (UMVIM Project # SEJ-VAC-0104-01)
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UMVIM COORDINATOR UMVIM COORDINATOR UMVIM COORDINATOR Mr. Bill Campbell Rev. Robert Craig Rev. Pat Smith 5609 Arapaho Drive P.O. Box 452 1535 Woodview Circle Kingsport, TN 37664 Dyersburg, TN 38025 Cookeville, TN 38506 O: 423-323-8516 O: 731-285-6454 O: 615-822-3966 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
BETHLEHEM CENTER, Lurone Jennings, Sr., P.O. Box 2156, Chattanooga, TN 37409 423/266- 1384; fax 423/756-3557. http://www.thebeth.org, [email protected]. Group volunteer opportunities for after-school programs and summer programs (including arts & crafts, Vacation Bible School, sports & recreation) for children K-8th grades; building maintenance & improvements; and landscaping. J,S,A, IV. [#982149 - Community Centers] (UMVIM Project # SEJ-HOC-0910-01: Updated 1/24/11)
JUBILEE PROJECT, Randy Hildebrant, 197 North Jockey Street, PO Box 657, Sneedville TN 37869. 423/733-4195. [email protected], http://jubileeproject.holston.org. Building brand new homes for the handicapped, work in the UM Clothing Center, community development. J,S,A,IV. Max 50+. [#781350 - Jubilee Project] (UMVIM Project # SEJ-HOC-0910-02: Updated 1/24/11)
MOUNTAIN T.O.P., Buddy Boyce, P.O. Box 128; Altamont, TN 37301. (931) 692-3999, [email protected],
MOUNTAIN T.O.P. YOUTH SUMMER MINISTRY CAMP. Buddy Boyce, P.O. Box 128; Altamont, TN 37301. (931) 692-3999, [email protected],
Early Registration has begun for Mountain T.O.P. Youth Summer Ministry Camp. During the summer, they run eight consecutive weeks of ministry out of two camps in order to serve seven counties. 1,690 youth and adults from 108 churches attended last summer (2010)! At camp, groups can choose to work with families through minor home repair projects or help run day camp for children in Grundy County. Youth must be going into the eighth grade or 13 years old to attend. Dates are from June 5th - July 30th. Cost is $150. Visit http://www.mountain-top.org/content/applications for the Youth Summer Ministry application. For more information, call 931-692-3999 or e-mail [email protected].
REELFOOT RURAL MINISTRIES, Community Service Director, 6923 Minnick-Elbridge Rd., Obion, TN 38240. 731/538-9970; fax 731/538-2825, [email protected]. Executive Director, [email protected]. Home repairs from roofs, floors, painting inside/outside, - 65 - ramps, porches, etc. to make homes safer and warmer. Reelfoot Rural Ministires works with only low and very-low income households in the Northwest TN and Southwest KY areas. S, J, A, F, I. Max 32. Larger size groups are permitted but call to talk about details. RV hookups within a reasonable distance. Need 4-5 teams in the summer months. Cost: $175 per person for a week, includes room and board. (UMVIM Project # SEJ-MTC-0304-01) Updated 4/6/12)
SOS (SERVICE OVER SELF, INC.), Kim Logan, 2505 Poplar Avenue, Memphis TN. 38112. 901- 681-9044; fax 901-683-5725 [email protected] - www.sosmemphis.org . Urban home repair camps. J,S,A. Max 180 campers. (UMVIM Project # SEJ-MTC-0304-02)
— VIRGINIA — VIRGINIA CONFERENCE
UMVIM COORDINATOR Julie Warren, RN Director of Congregational Care, Woodlake UMC 6601 Woodlake Village Parkway Midlothian, VA 23112 O: 804-739-4535x32 [email protected]
APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT (ASP), Three year-round centers for non-summer volunteer mission opportunities: Chavies Center in Chavies KY; Jonesville Center in Jonesville VA and Guyan Valley Center in Brenton WV. Carolynn Bailey, Director of Volunteers, [email protected], 423/ 854-8800 ext. 208, 4523 Bristol Highway, Johnson City TN 37601. Home repairs, making homes warmer, safer, and drier. Great opportunities available for adults in non-summer months. Dormitory style housing/ cafeteria available. This ministry is part of a bigger ministry to central Appalachia (TN, KY, WV). S,A, RV. Max 65. [#982050 - Appalachia Service Project] (UMVIM Project # SEJ-HOC- 0304-01)
CAMP ALTA MONS, Bob Giesy, 2842 Crockett Springs, Shawsville, VA 24162. 540/268-2409; fax 540/268-1308. [email protected] Website: www.altamons.com Day camp, renovations on and off-site, handicap ramps, painting. J,S,A,F. Max 40. RV. (UMVIM Project # SEJ-VAC-0304-03)
HARVEST OF HOPE, Shawn Kiger, 3383 Sweet Hollow Road, Big Island VA 24526. 800/333-4597: fax 804/299-5949.
HENRY FORK SERVICE CTR, Susan Putnam, PO Box 888, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. 540/483-2819. [email protected] Construction, repairs, landscaping, J,S,A,IV. Max 25. (UMVIM Project # SEJ- VAC-0304-04)
RAPPAHANNOCK: NATIVE AMERICAN CTR, Anne Richardson or Faye Fortune, 5036 Indian Neck Road, Indian Neck, VA 23148. 804/769-0260; fax 804/769-9250. [email protected] Native American Cultural Museum construction. S,A. Max 15. RV. [#791842 - Southeastern Jurisdictional Agency for Native American Ministries] (UMVIM Project # SEJ-VAC-0304-05)
REBUILDING TOGETHER*TRI-CITIES, Barbara Mait, PO Box 1005; 829 Commerce St, Petersburg, VA 23804. 804/861-8686; fax 804/732-5880. [email protected]. Home repairs and safety modifications for qualified low-income homeowners: Sheetrock, door frames, wheelchair - 66 - accommodations, replace windows and doors for energy efficiency, plumbing, siding, flooring, electrical work, painting and yard work. S,A,F. Max 15 (UMVIM Project # SEJ-VAC-0212-01) NEW 2012!
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WESTERN JURISDICTION
Heather Wilson, UMVIM Coordinator 11707 Terra Bella Lakeview Terrace, CA 91342 818-333-6730 [email protected] See blogspot at: www.umvimwj.blogspot.com [#901463 - United Methodist Volunteers In Mission - Western Jurisdiction]
Jurisdictional NOMADS Representative Charles Townsend 809 NW 180th Shoreline, WA 98177 206-542-6948 [email protected]
- 68 - — ALASKA — ALASKA MISSIONARY CONFERENCE [#931027 - Alaska Missionary Conference - Parish Partners]
(entire list updated 3/1/10)
UMVIM COORDINATOR Lori Staats 400 W 76th #307 Anchorage, AK 99518-2555 907-351-4498 (cell) [email protected]
BIRCHWOOD CAMP, Marie & Steven Sweezey phone/fax (907) 688-2734, [email protected] or www.birchwoodcamp.org. We host 3-5 volunteer team each summer and occasionally a team at another time of year. There are two types of team that serve here: (UMVIM Project # WJ-AKC-0304-01) (1) CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE...work on our facilities and grounds for one week, team size 10-16, adults/families/youth. Projects vary each year but can include cleaning, carpentry, electrical, roofing, trail clearing, etc. (2) PROGRAM TEAMS....small group leadership, guiding campers through the day and participating in camp program. Teams serve one week, must be 6-14 members with half male/half female. All "program team" members must be over age 16, and at least half over age 18. Camp provides housing and orientation for both types of work teams. Members provide own bedding and transportation. More details and team applications can be downloaded here http://www.birchwoodcamp.org/missionteam.htm. Please note that background checks are required for volunteers to Birchwood Camp. A,S,RV. [#931068 - Birchwood Camp]
NOME COMMUNITY UMC. Contact David Elmore or Julie Yoder Elmore, Co-Pastors, 907-443- 2865, [email protected]. Teams needed to do repair work around the church and Nome Community Center; repair homes around the community; and do repair, maintenance and painting of a UMC camp. Space open for one more team in 2009. Space open is June 1-15. Church address: PO Box 907, Nome, AK 99762. Church website is www.cumcnome.org. (UMVIM Project # WJ-AKC-0508-01) [#931602 - Nome United Methodist Church Sun Ministries Outreach Program] [#931610 - Nome Community Center Youth Programs]
EAGLE RIVER UM CAMP, counselors / cooks / helpers needed. Contact Susan Bus / 907-586-5718 or 907-789-3718 / [email protected] or [email protected]. Need up to 5 people to help with elementary camp (grades 3-8) for approx 40 campers. Requesting college-age if possible, need male counselors in particular. Camp is in wilderness setting, primitive camp, 28 miles from Juneau. Background check required. (UMVIM Project # WJ-AKC-0408-01) [#931024 - Alaska Ethnic and Rural Camping and Conference Fund]
EAGLE RIVER UM CAMP, remodeling work. Contact Don Gottschall, 907-506-3132, 907-789-3893, [email protected]. Needs several teams in summertime for various projects around demolition and rebuilding, including framing, windows/doors, electrical wiring, flooring. Camp is in wilderness setting, primitive camp, 28 miles from Juneau. Adults only. [#931024 - Alaska Ethnic and Rural Camping and Conference Fund] (UMVIM Project # WJ-AKC-0304-02)
GIRDWOOD CHAPEL (UMC), GIRDWOOD, AK. Construction teams welcome. Please contact Girdwood Chapel UMC Pastor: Jim Doepken Address: PO Box 1068, Girdwood AK 99587-1068. Phone: 783-0127 Fax: 783-0127. E-mail: [email protected] and/or Lori Staats: UMVIM
- 69 - Coordinator for Alaska at [email protected]. "[#931007 - Girdwood Chapel United Methodist Church] (UMVIM Project # WJ-AKC-0304-03)
HOMER, AK. Contact Lori Staats, 907-351-4498 (cell). [email protected]. Construction teams needed. Rev Dan Lush, pastor. 907-235-8528. (UMVIM Project # WJ-AKC-0304-04)
MAT-SU HABITAT for HUMANITY, Contact Fran Lynch, PO Box 375, Willow, AK 99688, [email protected]; or Lori Staats, [email protected]. UMVIM assistance requested to help build walls, place roof on, install windows/doors. No youth teams please. $500 per person donation requested. [#982404 - Habitat for Humanity - A Hand Up!] (UMVIM Project # WJ-AKC-0304-05)
NORTH STAR UMC. Contact Rev. Laura Skiba, PO Box 8122, Nikiski, AK 99635, 907-776-8732, [email protected] or Kevin Skiba, 907-394-3674, [email protected]. Need FOUR teams of 10-15 persons starting June 22, 2010. Teams should ideally have at least one carpenter. Materials will be on- site. Request $1500 donation for project materials per team. Four church projects to be done with other outreach opportunities available: 1. Replace deck on Parsonage (~$4500) 2. Create playground near church (~$1000) 3. Cement pavilion floor and build picnic tables for increased outreach (~$3000) 4. Landscaping, mainly seeding, of church grounds (~$500) 5. Several substandard homes in Nikiski need help (water installed, windows, heating, roofing) 6. In Kenai, Alaska - shelter for homeless men is being renovated. Sleep in church with shower facilities ($10/p/day p/person to cover cost of electricity and hot water) and kitchen facilities available for self-cooking. Fly into Anchorage, rent vans to drive to Nikiski. Church address: 51095 Kenai Spur Highway, Nikiski, AK 99635. (UMVIM Project # WJAKC-1109-01) [#931640 - North Star UMC]
SEWARD MEMORIAL UMC, Contact Lori Staats, 907-351-4498 (cell). [email protected]. VBS for 40 area children to be held the week of June 4, 2010. Encourage teams to use Cokesbury curriculum Housing provided in community homes. Some handiman work also available ( outdoor play equipment sealed, paining and landscaping). (UMVIM Project # WJ-AKC-0310-01)
WILLOW UMC, Contact Lori Staats, 907-351-4498 (cell). [email protected]. VBS & construction teams for summertime. [#931511 - Willow Alaska United Methodist Church] (UMVIM Project # WJ- AKC-0304-06)
UNALASKA UMC, Contact Daniel Wilcox at PO Box 121, Unalaska, AK 99685, [email protected]. Reconstruction on ecumenical Russian Orthodox Church and parsonage and UMC parsonage. Need construction and VBS teams for summertime. Team members can stay in private homes or dorm style housing at fish processor plants. Daily cost is only for food. Airport pickup and daily transportation can be provided. VBS team should expect 100 community children. Construction teams: S,A, VBS teams J,S,I, A, no RV. (UMVIM Project # WJ-AKC-0304-07) [#3020469 - Unalaska United Methodist Church - Operational Expenses] [#931855 - Unalaska United Methodist Church - Outreach]Unalaska UMC [#3020461 - Unalaska United Methodist Church - Children's Ministries]
TURNAGAIN UMC, 3300 W No Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99517. Dale Kelley (907) 243-3963 or (906)644-4132. Bud Walters (907)337-7396. Teams needed beginning 06/18/2011, 10-12 people per team, to refurbish old church kitchen, possibly place railing on stair well. (UMVIM Project # WJ-AKC- 0511-01)
- 70 - — ARIZONA — DESERT SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE
UMVIM COORDINATORS
Bill Sanford Ken Morrison 1550 E. Meadowbrook Via de Cristo United Methodist Fellowship Phoenix, AZ 85014-4040 20199 N 78th Pl [email protected] Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Cell: 480-286-9931 [email protected]. Blog - http://360.yahoo.com/drkenmorrison
ARIZONA - MEXICO FRONTIER OPPORTUNITIES, Bill Sanford, 1550 E Meadowbrook, Phoenix, AZ 85014, 602/798-8217, 1-800-229-8622 (Ext 217); [email protected]. Four distinct opportunities listed under US-Mexico Frontier Opportunities just after Western Jurisdiction list. (UMVIM Project # WJ-DSW-0304-01)
BORDERLINKS, Margi Ault-Duell, [email protected], 620 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, 520- 628-8263, F: 520-740-0242. Borderlinks is an educational group that provides direct experiences that transform individuals and inspires action for positive social change. Volunteer opportunities include office work, gardening, cooking, education research projects, work with food security programs, and translating ( Spanish/English). Along the US/Mexico Border. www.borderlinks.org Max 10-12. Need 10 teams. A, F, Young adults 18 and older. (UMVIM Project # WJ-DSW-0612-01)
COOK SCHOOL FOR CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP, Minta C. McIntosh, 708 South Lindon Lane, Tempe, AZ 85281. 480-968-9354 X 146 [email protected] or [email protected] Projects may include: housekeeping, kitchen Help, dining room setup and cleanup, repairs of all kinds, paint, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, landscape and lawn care, moving tables and chairs and other furniture. RVs welcome and some apartments are available for volunteers. Room and board are free but meals are served only when there are conferences being held in the conference center. (UMVIM Project # WJ-DSW-0304-04)
HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Eric Giffin, [email protected], 3740 S. Santa Clara Avenue, Tucson,AZ 85706. Variety of construction projects on church property. Max 8 RVs; A, NOMADS requested. (Please CC Bill Sanford, Conference Missionary, at [email protected], on e-mails to this site). (UMVIM Project # WJ-DSW-0304-05)
TMM FAMILY SERVICES INC (Formerly Tucson Metropolitan Ministries), Jennifer Beauchamp, 3127 E. Adams St. Tucson, AZ 85716. (520-322-9557) (520-322-5864-fax.) [email protected]; WWW.TMMFS.ORG. TMM works with children ages 3 to 13 that are wards of the state in 8 group homes, low income families and 25 single mothers. Site welcomes work teams and requests that prospective teams call TMM for an update on specific needs which may include organizing game days, Sidewalk Sunday School type activities or Vacation Bible School for children of all ages; also some possible help with the general upkeep of the properties and homes. Potential to sleep/eat on campus at a minimal cost. Maximum group size and ages based on project approval. Max 15. A/ S/ RV/ F (UMVIM Project # WJ-DSW-0304-02)
UMOM NEW DAY CENTERS, contact 'volunteer coordinator' at [email protected], (602) 889-0859, FAX (602) 275-6548, www.umom.org, 3320 East Van Buren, Phoenix, Arizona 85008. This United Methodist program works with homeless families, men, women and children. Volunteers can help with - 71 - painting, landscaping, property clean up, general maintenance, construction projects, assist teachers with after school program in art projects, reading, games, homework, field trips; sorting, marking and displaying used clothing; and more. UMOM provides 30 amp hookups, water and sewer hookups for RV's. A / RV. (UMVIM Project # WJ-DSW-0304-03)
— CALIFORNIA —
CALIFORNIA-NEVADA CALIFORNIA PACIFIC CONFERENCE CONFERENCE
UMVIM COORDINATOR UMVIM COORDINATOR(S) Phil Bandy Rev. Thomas Hill 21 Spring Lane P.O. Box 6006 Danville, CA 94526 Pasadena, CA 91102-6006 H: 925/820-1895 626/568-7357 M: 925/808-8138 [email protected] F: 916/372-5544 [email protected]
BATTLE MOUNTAIN UMC, Contact Cal-Nev Office, 916-374-1582, [email protected], 916- 374-1582. Historic church in a small high-desert town. Need to pour a new concrete foundation. This will be done section by section so as to not have to "lift" the sanctuary from its current position. S/A/RV. (UMVIM Project # WJ-CAN-0304-01)
CAMP LODESTAR, Contact Cal-Nev Office, 916-374-1582, [email protected]. West slopes of the Sierra Mountains in the California Gold Country, 2-hour drive from Sacramento. Kitchen renovation; new sleeping cabin construction; cabin renovations and re-roofing; landscaping; deck and stair reconstruction; and general maintenance. Accommodating groups of 12 to 120 Y, A. A, S, J, RV. (UMVIM Project # WJ-CAN-0304-02)
CAMP MONTE TOYON, Contact Cal-Nev Office, 916-374-1582, [email protected]. United Methodist camp set in the redwoods near Aptos, CA, between Santa Cruz and Monterey. Numerous camp renovations. Available year-round. A, S, J, F, RV. (UMVIM Project # WJ-CAN-0304-03)
DOWNIEVILLE UMC - Historic Church, Downieville, CA; California Gold Country, Sierra foothills, about 2-hours east of Sacramento. Parsonage repairs and church painting. Contact Cal-Nev Office, 916- 374-1582, [email protected]. No on-site accommodations. A, J, S, RV. (UMVIM Project # WJ- CAN-0304-04)
EAST SALINAS FAMILY CENTER UMC, Contact Cal-Nev Office, 916-374-1582, [email protected]. This is a mission outreach center and church to the Hispanic community in Salinas, CA – Home territory to John Steinbeck. Available year-round. On-site kitchen. A, S, J, F, RV. (UMVIM Project # WJ-CAN-0304-05)
ELVERTA UMC, Ron West POB 126, Elverta, CA 95626. 916-991-1451. [email protected]. Teams are needed to assist with major renovations including lighting, plumbing, paint, flooring, landscaping, and more. Qualified electricians and other skilled labor would be required for some of the project. $100 per person material fee requested. (minimum $1000 per team). VBS may be available in summer. Max 12-20. (UMVIM Project # WJ-CAN-0304-06)
- 72 - FRED FINCH YOUTH HOME, City of Oakland. Contact Cal-Nev Office, 916-374-1582, [email protected]. Interior and Exterior renovations: painting, some carpentry. Accommodations not available at the center. Adults only. (UMVIM Project # WJ-CAN-0304-07)
FRED FINCH YOUTH HOUSE-VACAVILLE, CA, Contact Cal-Nev Office, 916-374-1582, [email protected]. This is a youth facility that needs extensive renovations. Volunteer must work with local contractors. (painting, wall repairs, wall construction, landscaping, floor finishings replaced). Location is country with lots of acreage and lots of RV parking. S / A/ RV. (UMVIM Project # WJ-CAN- 0304-08)
HILLTOP UMC, 1340 Hilby Ave, Seaside, CA 93955, 831/394-6394, Fajavalo Latu or Contact Cal- Nev Office, 916-374-1582, [email protected]. Roof work (low pitch, near to ground) and install gutters. Located near Monterey, CA and near beaches. Poor congregation needs assistance. Bring $100per person or $1000 minimum material fee. (UMVIM Project # WJ-CAN-0304-09)
NORTH SACRAMENTO UMC (CA), Contact Cal-Nev Office, 916-374-1582, [email protected]. This inner-city church serves a very diverse congregation from Anglo to Hispanic to Tongan to Russian Orthodox. The gathering hall needs plaster repair and extensive repainting. The fellowship hall needs hard-wood floor installed, and repainting. The sanctuary needs to have (1) pews removed, (2) altar staging for handicap accessibility built, (3) organ pipe hiding screens installed, (4) murals painted, (5) complete repainting on inside, and (6) some remodeling of the altar. Outside, the church wants constructed a permanent labyrinth. S/ A/ RV. (UMVIM Project # WJ-CAN- 0304-10)
NORTH SAN JUAN UMC, Historic Church, Location: North San Juan, CA - in the California Gold Country, Sierra foothills, about 80 miles east of Sacramento. Contact Cal-Nev Office, 916-374-1582, [email protected]. Rebuild steeple; replace some exterior siding; exterior and interior painting; foundation repair. No on-site accommodations. A, J, S, RV. (UMVIM Project # WJ-CAN-0304-11)
REDWOOD CITY FIRST UMC, Dale Weatherspoon, [email protected] / 650-366-0331. 2915 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94062. The "Mission-style" church need exterior painting, some stucco sealing/minors repairs first. Ladder required for some areas. The single-story Parsonage needs exterior painting, partial stucco/partial wood. (UMVIM Project # WJ-CAN-0304-12)
ROUND VALLEY UMC - Native American Historic Church, Built in 1857 as the Indian Commissary for the reservation. Contact Cal-Nev Office, 916-374-1582, [email protected]. Needs interior and exterior work. [#982615 - Native American Comprehensive Plan] (UMVIM Project # WJ-CAN-0304- 13)
POINT ARENA UMC, Contact Cal-Nev Office, 916-374-1582, [email protected]. This is a small-town church along the California coast near Mendocino, to the north of San Francisco. Church sanctuary exterior painting. Not available November – April. A (UMVIM Project # WJ-CAN-0304-14)
PORTOLA UMC, Contact Cal-Nev Office, 916-374-1582, [email protected]. This is a small- town church in the “gold rush” area of the Sierra foothills. The parsonage needs upgrading renovations: door and window replacement, painting, new siding. Not available November-March. A, S, RV (limited). (UMVIM Project # WJ-CAN-0304-15)
POTTER VALLEY UMC, Chris Warner-Carey, 10075 Main St, Potter Valley, CA 95469. [email protected], 707-743-1152. Rebuild exterior fire-escape and deck. Funds are now present to do the rebuild but there is still a need for someone to create the final design for fire escape and also help will be needed for the rebuild. Repair rear access handicap ramp, change roof around the steeple, some
- 73 - exterior painting, and parsonage front porch repairs. S, A. (UMVIM Project # WJ-CAN-0304-16: updated 2/11/09)
SIERRA SERVICE PROJECT, Rick Eaton, PO Box 992, Carmichael, CA 95609, 916/488-6441, F: 916/484-0917, [email protected], www.sierraserviceproject.org. Sierra Service Project (SSP) runs week-long service experiences for senior high school youth or adult groups at Native American reservation sites throughout the West. The work consists of home repairs. Evening activities include cultural exploration, faith development and celebration. Cost is $275/person/week; fee includes food, lodging and building materials. Scholarship and financial assistance is available. Registrations are accepted at any time (depending upon space availability.) The primary registration period is in the Fall. 2005 locations are: Navajo Nation, AZ; McDermitt, NV; Round Valley, CA; Big Pine, CA; Chiloquin, OR; and Los Angeles, CA. S, A, RV. Max 30. [#982185 - Sierra Service Project] (UMVIM Project # WJ-CAN-0304-17)
ST. MARK'S UMC, Inner-city Location in Stockton, CA, Contact Cal-Nev Office, 916-374-1582, [email protected]. Mortar repair; window repairs; interior and exterior painting; drywall replacement; carpentry. On-site accommodations available including shower and kitchen for teams up to 24. Year-round availability. A, S, J, RV. (UMVIM Project # WJ-CAN-0304-18)
ST. PAUL'S UMC, VACAVILLE, CA, Contact Cal-Nev Office, 916-374-1582, [email protected]. Reconstruction. Church damaged in the New Year Flood. “Mucking" and drying out are done. We are particularly looking for tile-setting skills. (UMVIM Project # WJ-CAN- 0304-19)
— COLORADO — ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE
UMVIM COORDINATOR:
Rod Prentice 303-469-1633 [email protected]
BUCKHORN CAMP, NW of Fort Collins CO, Ongoing & Summer, Youth 16+ / Adults Ongoing: Construction, maintenance. Summer: Kitchen help, maintenance, help open and close camp; counselors for youth camp or Camp Hope, working with disabled adults (volunteers must be age 18+). Contact Gregg Kernes at 970-484-2508, 800-749-0082, [email protected], http://www.buckhorncamp.org. (UMVIM Project # WJ-RMC-0304-01)
COALITION FOR THE UPPER SOUTH PLATTE, Upper South Platte Watershed Areas, May through mid-October, Youth 13+/Adults Forest restoration such as planting, seeding, weeding, raking, mulching, erosion control, debris removal; trail restoration and river restoration. Contact 719-748-0033, 720-249-4308, [email protected], http://www.uppersouthplatte.net (UMVIM Project # WJ- RMC-0304-02)
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES PROJECT, San Luis Valley CO, Jr/Sr High Youth/Adults, Families, Max: 20 Repair/renovate homes and community buildings. Includes plastering, painting, roofing, small additions, weatherization, stuccoing, adobe repair. Rebuild and help people restart their lives. Contact 719-589-2330, www.betheservant.org. (UMVIM Project # WJ-RMC-0304-03)
- 74 - DENVER URBAN MINISTRIES, Denver, CO, Ongoing, Youth/Adults, Max: 20, Inner city projects lasting 5-7 days. Repair, construction, feed homeless, sort clothing, childcare, deliver meals, homeless walking tours. Housing available. Year-round Urban Education Days help youth explore vital social issues. Contact the Urban Education coordinator at 303-355-4896, 303-350-5062, [email protected], http://www.denum.org/. (UMVIM Project # WJ-RMC-0304-04)
DISCOVERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTREACH AND REFLECTION (DOOR), Denver - Weekend and weekl opportunities year round in Denver, CO. Groups ages 13 and up, Max 60. Your group will participate in coordinated weekend and weeklong trips designed to challenge your group to “see the face of God in the city” as you spend time listening, volunteering, and reflecting on your experiences. Weekend urban encounters are also offered. Contact DOOR National Office, 303-295-3667, or 720-373-3667, [email protected], http://www.doornetwork.org (UMVIM Project # WJ- RMC-0304-05)
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY COLORADO, Ongoing Age 16+ For local affiliates, see http://www.habitat.org. [#982404 - Habitat for Humanity - A Hand Up!] (UMVIM Project # WJ- RMC-0304-06)
LA PUENTE HOME, San Luis Valley, Alamosa, CO, All year, Jr/Sr High Youth / Adults / Families, Group size: Max of 12 is desirable. Work includes general carpentry, painting, food preparation, yard work, community outreach activities, thrift store, community garden work and food bank. Contact 719-587-3499, [email protected], http://www.lapuente.net/ (UMVIM Project # WJ-RMC-0304-07)
La Puente Gleaning Project – August through early October – glean the fields and bring the produce to food banks. Contact 719-589-4567.
HOPE UMC – LA PUENTE, 913 State Ave, Alamosa CO 81101. 1 week Project September 2 -7, 2012. Contact Donna Ralston (303) 850-7587, (303) 220-9344, [email protected] or Debra Juarez (303)779-1040, (303) 570-5180, [email protected]. The group will leave Hope UMC on Sunday Sept 2 and return Friday Sept 7, 2012. We will house in a church close to the work site paying a small fee for their building use and use of the kitchen. We will work at various sites under the La Puente project including a food bank, a clothing bank, a thrift store, an emergency shelter, and possible a transitional house. The group may decide to do one or two tourist visitations on Friday before heading back to Denver. Cost per person for the trip is $170.00 which includes the housing, 5 breakfasts, one supper, snacks, insurance, transportation/gas, church fee, some supplies and their per person day work fee. Other meals will be at the shelter location. Various skills are needed and will be assessed once the group is formed. Participants must be 16 years old or older. (UMVIM Project # WJ-RMC-0512-01)NEW!
MISSION MEDICAL CLINIC, Colorado Springs, CO. Free medical clinic serving poor & uninsured needs volunteer pharmacists, other medical professionals and support personnel. In great need of regular volunteers, Monday and Tuesday 9am-7pm, Thursday 9am-9pm, 1st and 3rd Saturdays 9am-1pm and evenings. Contact Deb, 719-219-3402, www.missionmedicalclinic.org. (UMVIM Project # WJ-RMC- 0304-08)
ONE NATION WALKING TOGETHER, Colorado Springs, CO, ongoing, Youth 15+ with Adults Organization collects food, household goods and furniture for the poorest communities in the US, including Rosebud and Pine Ridge Native American Reservations in SD. Contact Urban Turzi, 719-329- 0251, [email protected]. [#982615 - Native American Comprehensive Plan] (UMVIM Project # WJ-RMC-0304-09)
WARREN VILLAGE, Denver, CO, year round, Junior/Senior High / Adults, Max: 20. Teams are needed to help with projects at a transitional housing service for single parent families who are working - 75 - toward self-sufficiency. Needs include leading evening children’s programs, donation drivers, special event childcare, sponsoring Family Nights (dinner and activities on scheduled Tuesdays). Contact Sylvia Flint, 303-320-5032, [email protected], http://www.warrenvillage.org [#912909 - Warren Village] (UMVIM Project # WJ-RMC-0304-10)
— HAWAII — CALIFORNIA PACIFIC CONFERENCE
UMVIM COORDINATOR(S)
Rev. Thomas Hill Rev. Dave & Amie Horning P.O. Box 6006 2533 Meadow Trail Pasadena, CA 91102-6006 Oxnard, CA 93036 626/568-7357 805-981-2818 [email protected] [email protected]
KA'A'AWA HOPE UMC, Rev. Flora Wayman, 51-558 Kamehameha Hwy, Ka'a'awa, HI. (island of Oahu) 808-808-734-3112. email: [email protected]. Upgrade church facility to Federal Safety Standards by construction of handicapped accessibility ramp, install motion sensor lights, repair foundation, relocate junction box. Potential for building a UM retreat center in the future. Oceanfront church in rural Oahu village. Max 10. (UMVIM Project # WJ-CAP-0304-01)
MEKOKIKO, Rev Ted Lesnett, 808-776-1531 (Camp). 808-935-0366 (O). [email protected]. This is a project of the Hawaii District. VIM teams are critical to the success of building-out a 36 acre camp on the Big Island of Hawaii. Pictures of teams may be seen at their web site: mekokiko.com. Projects going forward include building 4 dorms, 6 cottages, 4 tent sites, 2 camping bathrooms, 2 recreational 60 x 40' pavillions, and a chapel. There is also a pond, an outdoor camp fire ampitheater, a suspension bridge and 3 miles of trails awaiting help. Open to teams year-round. Project manager on site. Housing onsite for teams. Rent own vehicles. Sightseeing (volcano national park, beaches). Get available dates from the calendar on the web site. Max 14. (UMVIM Project # WJ-CAP-0304-02)
— IDAHO — OREGON-IDAHO CONFERENCE
UMVIM COORDINATOR: Brenda St Clair Heartland Circle Idaho Falls, ID 83406 208-522-3232 [email protected]
CAMP SAWTOOTH/CAMP & RETREAT CENTER, P O Box 68, Fairfield, ID 83327, Dave Hargreaves, [email protected] . Open in June-Sept only. New building projects and trail maintenance. S.A. Max 16 RV. S. A. Max 16, RV. (UMVIM Project # WJ-ORI-0304-01)
- 76 - — MONTANA — YELLOWSTONE CONFERENCE
UMVIM COORDINATOR Debbie Irby Administrator, St. Paul’s UMC 512 Logan Helena, MT 59601 406-442-5643 ext 105 [email protected]
CAMP ON THE BOULDER, Kent Chittenden, 3916 Boulder Rd, PO Box 47, McLeod, MT 59052, Phone#406-932-6314. Email: [email protected], Website: www.campontheboulder.org. Variety of camp fix-ups. Lodging provided at camp. Small and large groups accepted. Many dates available. Please come help us recover from logging for fire protection, reduce forest fuels by piling branches, rebuild trails hurt from logging, also regular camp work like washing dishes, painting, mowing, patching roofs, picking up rocks, etc. Free time for mini golf, archery, low ropes course, Frisbee golf, craft cabin, camp store, sand volleyball, hiking, fishing, etc. J, S, F, individuals, and RV –all welcome! (UMVIM Project # WJ-YSC-0304-01)
BLACKFEET UNITED METHODIST PARISH, Pastor Jim and Larisa Barth, Blackfeet United Methodist Parish, 124 Highway 89, P.O. Box 3007, Browning, MT 59417, 406/338-3900.
— NEVADA — CALIFORNIA-NEVADA CONFERENCE
UMVIM COORDINATOR Phil Bandy 21 Spring Lane Danville, CA 94526 H: 925/820-1895 / M: 925/808-8138 / F: 916/372-5544 [email protected]
ELY UMC, Contact Cal-Nev Office, 916-374-1582, [email protected]. This is a new sanctuary construction in Ely, Nevada (near to the Utah border). Progress on the construction project is according to funds available and weather conditions. If interested please check for availability. A. (UMVIM Project # WJ-CAN-0304-20)
- 77 - BATTLE MOUNTAIN UMC, Contact Cal-Nev Office, 916-374-1582, [email protected]. Historic church in Battle Mountain, Nevada with failing foundation needs concrete work. RV. A. (UMVIM Project # WJ-CAN-0304-01)
CAMP KELLEY, High desert, very center of Nevada, 5 miles out from Austin, NV. Facility renovations; trail identifications. Accommodating 16 maximum in sleeping cabins. Can accommodate more if tenting. Youth/Adult. Not open in winter. A, S. J, RV, Contact Cal-Nev Office, 916-374-1582, [email protected] (UMVIM Project # WJ-CAN-0304-22)
MCGILL UMC, Susan Berges, 10 Ave J, McGill, NV 89318. 775-289-2174, [email protected]. One story church needs roof replacement. low pitch. Near Utah border. Adults only. (UMVIM Project # WJ- CAN-0304-23)
— OREGON — OREGON-IDAHO CONFERENCE
UMVIM COORDINATOR: Brenda St Clair Heartland Circle Idaho Falls, ID 83406 208-522-3232 [email protected]
To see all current mission trips and service opportunities offered by the Oregon-Idaho United Methodist Conference Camp and Retreat Ministries program, visit: http://www.gocamping.org/serviceprojects.html, www.GoCamping.Org/serviceprojects.
ALTON L. COLLINS RETREAT CENTER, Rev. Todd Bartlett, 32867 SE Highway 211, Eagle Creek, OR 97022 503/637-6411, [email protected], toll-free 888/567-6411. Grounds, organic garden, and trail maintenance. Adults. limited RV parking. (UMVIM Project # WJ-ORI-0304- 02)
CAMP LATGAWA / CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER, Eva LaBonty and Greg Clensy, [email protected], 13250 South Fork Little Butte Creek Rd., Eagle Point, OR 97524, 541/826- 9699. Camp, building, and trail maintenance. S, A, RV. (UMVIM Project # WJ-ORI-0304-03)
CAMP MAGRUDER, Steve Rumage, Director, 17450 Old Pacific Hwy. Rockaway Beach, OR 97136. 503/ 355-2310; F: 503/355-8701, [email protected]. Carpentry, general maintenance, and grounds work. S, A, RV parking. Max 6-12. (UMVIM Project #WJ-ORI-0304-04)
SUTTLE LAKE CAMP & RETREAT CTR, - Jane Petke, 29551 SW Suttle Lake Rd., Sisters, OR 97759, 514/595-6663, F: 503/595-2818, [email protected]. Make a difference through carpentry, general maintenance, cutting wood, trail improvements, renovation of small cabins, and construction of wooden bunk beds. J, S, A. (UMVIM Project # WJ-ORI-0304-05)
WALLOWA LAKE CAMP & RETREAT CTR, David and Ingrid Cook, 84522 Church Lane, Joseph, OR 97846. 541/432-1271. [email protected]. May-June or Sept-Oct : Construction of cedar deluxe yurt cabins. Summer only: kitchen, maintenance, housekeeping volunteers. A. Max 16. (UMVIM Project # WJ-ORI-0304-06)
- 78 - — UTAH — ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE
UMVIM COORDINATOR:
Rod Prentice 303-469-1633 [email protected]
CROSSROADS URBAN CENTER, Salt Lake City UT, Ongoing, Youth/Adults/Families w/ children ages 10+, Come to Utah to help with an interfaith social justice group! Work in the thrift store, food pantry or community food co-op. Contact Linda Hilton, 1-888-747-8482, 801-364-7765, X110, [email protected], http://www.crossroadsurbancenter.org/ (UMVIM Project # WJ-RMC- 0304-12)
PINECLIFF CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER, Utah, May through October, Junior/Senior High/Adults, Max: 100. Repair and upkeep of camp. Near Coalville, Utah. Contact Susan Wagner, 801-775- 0658, [email protected], or Paul Allison, 801-278-9223, [email protected]. (UMVIM Project # WJ-RMC-0304-13)
UMCOR Depot, Salt Lake City, year round, Youth/Adults. Process relief supplies to be sent to people in needs in the US and around the world. Contact Rev. Brian Diggs, 801-973-7250, [email protected] or [email protected]. . (UMVIM Project # WJ-RMC-0304-14)
— WASHINGTON — PACIFIC NORTHWEST CONFERENCE
UMVIM COORDINATOR:
Ronda Cordill W. 20116 Sterling Rd Cheney, WA 99004 509-235-5466 [email protected]
ATLANTIC STREET CENTER, Teresa Everett, 2103 S. Atlantic St., Seattle WA 98144. 206/329- 2050 X124, F: 206/329-2171, [email protected]; www.atlanticstreet.org. Tutor inner city children, crafts, and games. S, A. Max 12 [#982149 - Community Centers] (UMVIM Project # WJ- PNW-0304-01)
- 79 - — WYOMING — ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE
UMVIM COORDINATOR:
Rod Prentice 303-469-1633 [email protected]
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY COLORADO, Ongoing Age 16+ For local affiliates, see http://www.habitat.org. [#982404 - Habitat for Humanity - A Hand Up!] (UMVIM Project # WJ- RMC-0304-06)
YELLOWSTONE CONFERENCE
UMVIM COORDINATOR Debbie Irby Administrator, St. Paul’s UMC 512 Logan Helena, MT 59601 406-442-5643 ext 105 [email protected]
UM CIRCLE J RANCH, Sarah Dehmel, HC 30 Box 2220, Ten Sleep, WY 82442. 307/366-2241 AM. Repair, yard, clean. Individual volunteers welcome for extended period during summer. J, S, A. Max 54. (UMVIM Project # WJ-YSC-0304-03)
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3. US - MEXICO BORDER UMVIM OPPORTUNITIES
ARIZONA - MEXICO FRONTIER OPPORTUNITIES, Bill Sanford, 1550 E Meadowbrook, Phoenix, AZ 85014, 602/798-8217, 1-800-229-8622 (Ext 217); E-mail: [email protected]. This ministry includes four (4) Methodist Churches and Communities in the Northwest Conference of the Methodist Church of Mexico – along the U.S./Mexico frontier. (updated Oct 2009)
1. AGUA PRIETA, SONORA, MEXICO - immediately across the border from Douglas, AZ, within easy walking distance. Includes two (2) stand-alone sites. Assistance is needed with construction; volunteer teams for medical/dental clinic; community programs/development; mission Bible studies (MBS); sewing classes, computer classes, working with children and youth. Teams typically stay in hotels in Douglas and walk across border. Breakfast and dinners typically taken in Douglas; lunches typically eaten in Mexico. Multi-generational families welcome. Two major sites are:
a. El Buen Pastor (“the Good Shepherd”) Methodist Church – a well established congregation in downtown Agua Prieta. A full range of adult/youth activities.
b. Fuente de Vida (“Fountain of Life”) Methodist Church -- a 3-part complex with very active church and community activities: a fully operating sanctuary; an actively used community center; and a modern medical-dental health clinic building.
2. SAN LUIS RIO COLORADO (SLRC), SONORA, MEXICO -- located approximately 20 miles south of Yuma, Arizona – across the border from San Luis, Arizona. This ministry includes two (2) different stand-alone sites. Assistance needed with construction, medical-dental teams; church programs and community development; Mission Bible Studies (MBS). Teams typically stay in hotels in Yuma and drive to the sites in SLRC, but hotels are available in SLRC – but are somewhat more expensive than in Yuma. Multi-generational families are welcome. The two major sites are:
a. “Mikedash” Methodist Church – a well established congregation in downtown San Luis Rio Colorado with a full suite of adult and youth church activities
b. “Ismaschias” Methodist Church – in an impoverished Colonia on the edge of SLRC. This site is currently under development. Property at this site includes a recently built 30x40 foot church sanctuary, a new parsonage, and a small church-school building. Future plans include a new larger sanctuary, playground and a medical-dental clinic building.
3. MAGDALENA, SONORA MEXICO – located approximately 45 minutes south of Nogales, Arizona over a nice 4-lane mostly divided paved highway. Assistance is needed with construction, church and community development; Mission Bible Studies. Teams stay in hotels in Magdalena. Multi-generational and families welcome.
4. CANONEA, SONORA, MEXICO – located approximately 45 minutes southwest of Douglas, Arizona – nice 2-lane fully paved highway. This is a new ministry of approximately 45-50 members with a relatively new 30x40 foot church sanctuary building. There is considerable work to be done at this site.”
GEORGIA CONFERENCE BORDER PROJECT-HANDS AND FEET MINISTRIES - PIEDRAS NEGRAS, Roy Adams, P.O. Box 270, Adairsville, GA 30103, 706/625-0314, [email protected], http://www.handsandfeet.com/, Orphanage and school and clinic to the poor in Piedras Negras. Teams needed in all areas of service. J, Y, F, A, OA. - 81 - WEST OHIO CONFERENCE BORDER PROJECT - HEALTH CARE CLINIC NUEVO PROGRESSO, MEXICO, medical teams organized through the West Ohio Annual Conference. Contact Dee Stickley Miner. [email protected], 800-437-0028, 32 Wesley Boulevard, Worthington, OH 43085. Two-day clinics conducted at the Iglesia La Buena Fe, Nuevo Progresso.
JUAN WESLEY SEMINARY – MONTERREY, Willie Berman, VIM Coordinator, Eastern Annual Conference, [email protected], C: 011.52.899.936.8462. Construction teams needed to rebuild historic Methodist Seminary that serves the three northern Mexican conferences. Stay at Conference Guesthouse. Need electricians, skilled trades. $15.00 per day room & board. Max: 18-27. [#08406B - John Wesley Methodist Seminary]
JUNTOS SERVIMOS, Contact Larry Cox, [email protected], cell: 956-763-0326, www.juntosservimos.org. Los Fresnos Address: PO Box 213, Los Fresnos, TX 78566. Dallas Address: Juntos Servimos Inc., 12801 Central Expressway, Suite 1560, Dallas, TX 75243. Building homes and in colonias on SE edge of Matamoros. Educational, health care missions or Mission Bible School (MBS) teams at Casa Bugambilia or Escuela Papa Jesus. Stay in Matamoros or in the U.S. F, Y, A, OA, Ind.
NEW MEXICO CONFERENCE BORDER PROJECTS - OPERACION HOGAR, Becky Wimsatt, Sacramento Methodist Assembly, PO Box 8, Sacramento, NM 88347. 505/687-3414, F: 505/687-4219, [email protected]. [#523605 - Operacion Hogar]
1. CUIDAD JUAREZ, Building cinder block houses with the working poor in Anapra Colonia, concurrent Bible studies for children, repairing Albergue refugee shelter, serving Inesita nursing home for elderly poor, complete addition to the Bethesda Medical-Dental Clinic (community medical and dental services). Worship with Mexican Methodists. Arrive at El Paso airport. S, YA, A,, OA, F, I. Max 24.
2. NUEVO CASA GRANDES, CHIHUAHUA, Methodist Church of Mexico. Mission church construction. Located 195 miles SW of Cuidad Juarez. Home of famous Paquime ruins, museum, and pottery. Concurrent MBS and educational VIM. Teams stay in local hotel. Materials fees: $2400 per team, Food: $16/person/day, Support fee: $250 per team. F, YA, A, OA, I. Max 15.
3. COPPERAS CANYON AREA, Work with indigenous peoples to complete dormitory, clinic and youth camp in Pitorreal. Other projects are available in Chihuahua and Durango. S, YA, A, OA, F, I, NOMADS. Max: 20.
OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE BORDER PROJECT- MANOS JUNTAS MEXICO (Hands Together) – RIO BRAVO, Sponsored by the IMMAR (Methodist Church of Mexico) Eastern Conference, 011-52-1-899-170-5637, [email protected]. Located approximately 20 miles southeast of McAllen, TX. Builds casitas for the poor (construction teams), runs a health clinic (medical teams), and a Mission Bible School.
RIO GRANDE & SW TEXAS CONFERENCES BORDER PROJECTS - METHODIST BORDER FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION, Susan Hellums, [email protected], 956/661-9771. First UMC, PO Box 2558, McAllen, TX 78502. Hosted by Mexican Methodist Church, Rio Grande & SWTX Conferences. Opportunities for gleaning, MBS, construction, health care clinics. Both sides of the Texas- Mexico border from Del Rio/Ciudad Acuna to Brownsville/Matamoros. F, Y, OA, NOMADS. [#10759O - Methodist Border Friendship Commission]
TEXAS CONFERENCE BORDER PROJECTS - METHODIST BORDER MINISTRIES, Kathie Mann, Texas Conference, [email protected], 713/521-9383. Building churches and homes with the poor and providing health services in and around Matamoros, Monterrey, and Reynosa, with the
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4. OTHER SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS FOR MISSION VOLUNTEERS
PRIMETIMERS Primetimers is a study/travel/service program for mature adults interested in service to the community. It is somewhat like the ELDERHOSTEL program. Contact program director: [email protected] Visit www.primetimers.info or call 877-882-4724. [#982458 - Primetimers]
NOMADS The “NOMADS On a Mission Active in Divine Service” is a program that gives persons, with recreational vehicles, the opportunity to share their time and skills working on projects that include churches, camps, and mission agencies. Contact Carla Kinsey, administrator, [email protected], 1-866-466-6237, or visit http://www.nomadsumc.org, P.O. Box 3508, Shawnee, KS 66203. [#982658 - United Methodist NOMADS]
INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS There are over 400 opportunities for individuals or couples to volunteer their services in both the United States and globally. Contact program director: [email protected]. Find the program requirements and opportunities on the Mission Volunteers web site at www.individualvolunteers.info. [#982465 - Individual Volunteers]
HEALTH CARE VOLUNTEERS UMVIM Health Blog Website; http://www.umvim4health.blogspot.com/ Jane Dunn, Consultant and Blog Editor, 630-790-4387, [email protected]. Rx Consultation held first weekend in May for those wanting to learn more about leading/joining health care teams and implementing Community Based Primary Health Care in the communities in which you serve.
UBUNTU EXPLORER JOURNEYS A partnership between Mission Volutneers and the Women’s Division of United Methodist Women. Teams are hosted by women’s organizations in other countries. contact [email protected] or call (212) 870-3719. http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umw/news/articles/item/index.cfm?id=388
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