- Houma Reservation continuing work after hurricanes.
- Work teams should register through the website:
http://laumcstormrelief.com/
Work is in the area of DuLac, Louisiana.
For information: 877-345-5193,
225-346-5193 or stormrelief@bellsouth.net
The Houma Indian people are struggling to keep their community intact
with traditions and language. This area is among the poorest in the US.
- U.M. Outreach Ministry (retail thrift store) - Phoenix, AZ
- General maintenance & work in storefront.
FMI: Carole Kempton, 3320 E. Van Buren, Phoenix, AZ 85008, 602-275-7852.
- Sierra Service Project (SSP) - Carmichael, CA
- SSP runs week-long summer service-mission-learning
experiences for junior and senior high youth groups at Native American
reservation sites throughout the Western United States. Work consists of
home repairs and renovation; evening activities include cultural exploration,
faith development and celebration. Cost: $335 per person per week; fee
includes food, lodging and building materials. Scholarships and financial
assistance are available. Registrations are accepted at any time (depending
upon space availability). Priority registration is due November 15. 2010.
Locations are:
- Teec Nos Pos, Navajo Nation, AZ.
- Fort McDermitt, NV.
- Round Valley Reservation, CA.
- Indian Valley, Greenville, CA.
- Table Bluff Reservation, Loleta, CA.
Maximum 30 for sr. high and 15 for jr. high groups.
FMI: Rick Eaton, P O BOX 922, Carmichael, CA 95609, 916-488-6441
rickeaton@sierraserviceproject.org
www.sierraserviceproject.org
- Oahu, Hawaii (island of)
- KA'A'AWA Hope UMC, construct handicap ramp, upgrade overall facility,
install security lighting, repair foundation, electrical mainenance repair.
Overnight in the church, prepare own meals. May - Sept. Nearest airport
FMI: Linda Avagalio, 51-558 Kamehameha Hwy, Ka'a'awa, HI, 808-381-8546,
lindaavegalio@yahoo.com
- Bannock Youth Foundation (serving Bannock Tribal Youth) - Pocatello, ID
- General maintenance, painting, repairs. Adults & senior highs, RV
hookups nearby.
FMI: Harmony Talbot, 620 W. Fremont, Pocatello, ID 83204, 208-234-2244.
- Heart Butte UM Church serving Blackfeet reservation - Heart Butte, MT
- Leaders for VBS, sports camp, general repairs for elders' homes,
electrical & plumbing repairs. Overnight in the church, prepare own
meals. May - Sept. Nearest airport - Great Falls, MT. Families,
adults, senior & junior high groups & individuals, RV hookups nearby.
FMI: Jody & Suellyn Campbell, P O BOX 87, Heart Butte, MT 59448,
406-338-3900,
lindaavegalio@yahoo.com
- Williamson River Indian Mission UM Church - Chiloquin, OR
- General building maintanence, plumbing, painting.
May - Sept. annually. Adults & senior highs. RV hookup nearby.
FMI: Rachel Chavez, 32231 Modac Pont Rd. Chiloquin, OR 97624 541-783-3586.
- Round Valley Reservation UM Church - Covelo, CA
- Built 1857 as commissary for reservation. General maintenance and upkeep.
FMI: J. P. McGuire, jpmcguire@calnevumc.org
- Metro Denver Area, CO - northern Colorado and Wyoming
- The Food Bank of the Rockies
Volunteer time equals food credit for your favorite charity.
Denver Warehouse
10975 East 47th Ave, Denver, CO (at Joliet St.)
Denver CO 80239
303-371-9250
303-371-9259 (fax)
Toll Free 877-460-8504
Click here for a map to the Denver facility.
The Food Bank of the Rockies Western Slope Division
734 Scarlet Drive
Grand Junction CO 81505
970-243-3937
970-243-3938 (fax)
- Hayman fire recovery
- Volunteers needed for seeding, planting bushes, mulching, help elders create a fire
break around homes by clearing underbrush. Group opportunities available.
Contact Bonnie 800-420-9110 or info@uppersouthplatte.org
Coalition for the Upper South Platte (near Lake George, CO)
- California fire recovery - San Diego, CA
- Volunteers needed for debris and property clean-up near San
Diego, volunteer builders to build wooden sheds for property
owners to keep remaining possessions on their property,
volunteers to start rebuilding homes in San Diego area.
All skill levels welcome. Stay in UM churches with showers
and kitchens. Adults and supervised senior high youth only.
$50 materials fee per team member. Conference insurance a
must.
Contact Toni, volunteer coordinator 818-842-4378 or
tonibear01@aol.com
- Elder Opportunity
- Primetimers provides mature adults with educational, cross-cultural and
fellowship building opportunities in the context of Christian mission.
FMI:
http://primetimers.info or 719-738-3375
- Health Care Volunteer opportunities
- Doctors, nurses, dentists and other providers wanted for medical mission trips:
http://gbgm-umc.org/vim/features/umfhcv.htm
- Buffalo Field Campaign
- Volunteers needed beginning in June through the summer -
every year. Work is in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National
Parks and Hebgen Lake Headquarters, Wyoming.
Needed skills, or willing to learn, construction, vehicle
maintance and visitor relations. Food and lodging are provided
volunteers.
FMI: (406) 646-0070
Email:
summer@buffalofieldcampaign.org
Website:
www.buffalofieldcampaign.org
- Individual volunteer opportunities:
- Habitat for Humanity Colorado
- ongoing construction projects for high school age and adults.
http://habitatcolorado.org
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