Some of the volunteer staff at the Presbyterian Volunteer Villages.

Volunteers and Personnel Needed

• Volunteer Village Coordinator (paid position)
• Village Managers (2-3 months)
• Worksite Assignment Managers
• Skilled volunteers needed for the Presbytery of South Louisiana Project Homecoming
• Volunteer Coordinator/Construction Assistant positions in New Orleans - position with the Presbytery of South Louisiana Project Homecoming

Work Teams Needed

Presbyterian Volunteer Villages are hosting teams as part of the Presbyterian response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. More teams, especially teams with skilled workers, are needed to help in the recovery and rebuilding phases. Please consider sending a team from your congregation, Rotary club, Elks club, garden club or other civic organization.

• To schedule your team, call the PDA Call Center at (866) 732-6121 or register online
• Minimum age requirement — 18
• Florida teams (877) 352-7326 or email
• Work team frequently asked questions
• What to bring
• Other Gulf Coast opportunities
• Other U.S. volunteer mission opportunities

Note: After scheduling, your team leader may contact the Presbyterian Volunteer Village Manager where your team will be working to discuss health issues, food options and supplies.

Donations needed

Lowe's or Home Depot gift cards (suggested minimum $50)

Support the purchase of building supplies to enable the reconstruction of homes for disaster survivors, especially those affected by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Wilma — DR000174.

Presbyterian Volunteer Village poster and brochures now available

Poster — includes space for advertising your team's information; order online or call Presbyterian Distribution Service at (800) 524-2612. Free

Brochure — includes basic information about facilities, teams, staff and the work of the Presbyterian Volunteer Villages.

Download and print the brochure

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance responses