Kentucky

Appalachia Service Project
Address: 4523 Bristol Hwy., Johnson City, TN 37601, and year-round ASP Housing Services Centers are in: Johnson City, Tennesee; Jonesville, Virginia; Brenton, West Virginia.
Contact: Carolynn Bailey, Director of Volunteers (423) 854-8800 ext.208 or (800) 289-4254 x208 to schedule volunteers for any ASP program at every ASP location.
Nature of Work: ASP is a Christian ministry open to all people that fosters human development by addressing the housing needs of Central Appalachia. Urgently needed home repairs are provided free of charge to families and individuals in need through volunteers who come to serve. ASP's goal is to make homes warmer, safer, and drier while meeting people right where they are and just the way they are. Volunteers often have transformational experiences while assisting these families. Work projects include roof, window, floor, wall repairs, weatherization, room additions, and more.
Group Specifications: Accepting groups June through August — eight week summer home repair program in 25 locations in Central Appalachian Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia, and West Virginia; accommodations are mostly schools or similar facilities. Groups pay fees and come for one week of service. A work crew usually includes five teens and two adults. September through May — groups and individuals volunteer on more flexible schedules as ASP's year-round Housing Services Centers in Chavies, Kentucky, Jonesville, Virginia or Brenton, West Virginia. Scheduling and programming customized for group.
Project Provides: Scheduling and information assistance; preparation process materials and coordination; meals and lodging; programming; project selection, planning and oversight; basic tools and building materials.
Additional Information: Summer program is primarily for high school age youth (14 and up) and their accompanying adult volunteers. Application deadline: November 1 for the following summer. Non-summer program is more adult-oriented (college-age through retirees). Applications accepted any time. Bring bedding. Please call for scheduling rates and additional information. Our welcome mat is out at our Web site. Y'all come!

Cedar Ridge Camp
Address: 4010 Routt Road, Louisville, KY 40299-4924
Contact: Andrew Hartmans (502) 267-5848; Fax: (502) 267-0116
Nature of Work: Work on the continuing renovation at Cedar Ridge camp/retreat. Provide outdoor site improvements and program assistance, working with inner city youth and mentally handicapped.
Group Specifications: Group size: up to 20; minimum age: 13; adult/youth ratio: 1/5; Groups/combination of groups of senior highs and adults totaling 15 persons per week are accepted year round. The cost is $135/week per person plus $275 for materials per group/per week is expected. Minimum work is six hours per person per day.
Project Provides: Housing, kitchen, beds, bathrooms, showers tools/materials, food, washer/dryer, air-condition
Additional Information: Near Churchill Downs, Louisville Slugger Museum, Six Flags Kentucky, and two hours from Mammoth Cave.

Christian Appalachian Project
Address: 4192 North Wilderness Road / Mt. Vernon, Kentucky 40456
Contact: Harold Underwood (606) 789-6403
Nature of Work: Groups serve one week in CAP's Housing Mission repairing substandard housing or building new homes.
Group Specifications: Group size: 3-15; minimum age: 16; $15 per person/per day; receives groups year-round
Project Provides: Air condition; beds; food; housing; local transportation; showers; tools; training; worship.

Christian Outreach with Appalachian People-C.O.A.P. Inc.
Address: 301 N. Main St., Harlan, KY 40831
Contact: Jessica Lewis (606) 573-9853; Fax: (606) 573-7347
Nature of Work: Home repair and new home construction at every skill (or no skill) level. Extra-curricular activities/culture and music offered.
Group Specifications: Summer groups must have 10-54 members. Minimum age is 14 without a parent. Adult/youth ratio is 1/5. $195 per person. This includes lodging, materials, and supplemental insurance. Receives groups all year.
Project Provides: Housing, kitchen, beds, showers, tools/materials; supervision and instruction. Groups should bring their own food, bedding, transpiration.
Additional Information: Volleyball, basketball courts, horse shoes, folk dancing, swimming at the Lake.

Harvey Browne Memorial Presbyterian Church
Address: 311 Browns Lane, Louisville, KY 40207
Contact: Rev. Katherine Randall (502) 896-1791; Fax: (502) 895-1824
Nature of Work: Work with local agencies in a variety of settings and using a variety of gifts, which may include work in a food bank, local community center and church camps, community outreach programs with children, local shelters, and disaster and emergency assistance programs. Program will work with groups to match interests and abilities with local needs. Work can include "people" and physical labor.
Group Specifications: Minimal fee for building use; receives groups year round; length of stay is negotiable; will take groups of any size and ages
Project Provides: Air condition, gym, housing; kitchen; showers; mattresses provided for floor; work schedule with work site information.

Hazard Perry County Housing Development Alliance
Address: P.O. Box 7284, Hazard, KY 41702
Contact: Kelly Fox (606) 436-0497; Fax: (606) 436-0598
Nature of Work: Affordable new home construction under carpenter supervision and existing home repair for low-income families.
Group Specifications: Group size is 6-30 people; minimum age: 12; all skill levels welcome with appropriate supervision. One adult for every five youths. $175 per volunteer, per week. Receives groups year round.
Project Provides: Gym, kitchen, materials/tools, supervision. Limited number of cots available. Groups with 6-10 people can stay in cottage with beds on church property. Showers available at recreation center at approximate five-minute walk.
Additional Information: All tools and materials particular to each job will be provided. Educational/recreational activities in the region can be facilitated as requested.

Health Mission on the Move
Address: 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Contact: Chandra Kearns (502) 569-5267; Fax: (502) 569-8074
Nature of Work: The National Health Ministries of the Presbyterian Church (USA) is looking for volunteers for our Health Mission on the Move (MOM) program. MOM is a mobile health education unit that goes to underserved areas of the country, advocating for health care access for all. MOM provides blood pressure screenings, hundreds of health education resources and a comprehensive health risk assessment. MOM works with in the particular health care community so referals can be made if further medical attention is needed. Also, whenever possible, blood glucose screenings can also be offered. We are looking for anyone who feels the call to serve in this important mission. You do not need to be a health professional to participate. We have "jobs" for nurses and "non" nurses alike. We will be taking several mission trips through out the summer. Complete list of mission trips
Group Specifications: The cost per participant is transportation to and from the mission trip site.
Project Provides: Food; housing; showers; tools; all physical conditions can be accommodated. We can find a job for any level of mobility.

Red Bird Mission Work Camp
Address: 29 Queendale Center, Beverly, KY 40913
Contact: Dennis Sparenberg (606) 598-5133; Fax: (606) 598-0906
Nature of Work: Repair, refurbishment, minor construction of homes of community residents as well as Mission facilities.
Group Specifications:  High school age and older. Hold 6-8 groups per week with group sizes from 1 to 30 people; 140 people maximum per week year-round. Cost is $250.00 pers person which includes project money.
Project Provides: Cabin lodging in bunk beds with hot showers and flush toilet in most cabins; meals, worksite coordinator; evening mission programming.
Additional Information:  Program runs from Sunday evening through Saturday morning; Wednesday is off day for tours and leisure activities.

Sharing With Appalachian People (SWAP)
Address: PO Box 425, Hindman, KY 41822
Contact: Colettia Estep (606) 633-5065; Fax: (606) 633-5065
Nature of Work: We have several sites. Groups will be doing home repairs for needy Appalachian families. We have opportunities in Kentucky and West Virginia.
Group Specifications: Adult/youth ratio: 1/5; cost: $300 per person, per week; receives groups year round; groups sizes vary, depending upon location; minimum age is 15.
Project Provides: Air conditioning; beds; food; housing; kitchen; showers; washer; dryer; worship. All tools and materials are provided for the groups to do the projects.
Additional Information: Each location has opportunities for playing of various sports, such as volleyball or football. Groups can possibly interact with the people they will serve. Possible opportunities to visit local parks, lakes, museums and mountains.

UrbanSpirit
Address: 448 N. 26th Street, Louisville, KY 40251
Contact: Rev. Dr. Deborah DeMars Conrad (502) 778-7211; Fax: call for number
Nature of the Work:  Projects vary, depending on the needs of the partner agencies (could be low-skill physical labor – painting, cleaning, organizing; could be programmatic – reading, tutoring, etc). Our program combines community service with education. In the Poverty Immersion Week, you won’t just learn about poverty; you’ll live it from Sunday evening until Saturday morning. What would it be like to be a single mother of three living on minimum wage in America? We’ll help you find out. In teams, you’ll work with agencies in the neighborhood, live in the church, earn low wages and try to provide the things your team needs. You’ll also participate in games and activities, special meals, bartering, Bible studies, discussions, story-telling, community exploration, journaling – all designed to reinforce the lessons of poverty. Food, shelter, health care, child care, work, hygiene, transportation, leisure – all these and more become part of the challenge. Then, as the week is drawing to a close, you’ll work on a plan to create change in your own community. After the Poverty Immersion Week, you’ll want to return for Poverty Level II, Leadership for Church and Community, developing skills, acquiring tools and having experiences designed to prepare you to make a difference.
Group Specifications: Adult to Youth Ratio:  1/5; cost: $275. Check web for special deals. Some scholarships available. Receives groups year-round. Group Size: Minimum 6, maximum 60. Minimum Age: Entering 6th grade; for special circumstances or family groups call for conversation.
Project provides:  Housing, food, transportation, programmatic leadership, including worship, all tools and training – even washer and dryer. There is not a lot of plush comfort here, as we work on that "experiencing poverty" thing. Bring your sleeping bag. Your team (or “family”) will make decisions about where to sleep. You may sleep on the basement floor, or you may move into the dormitories with air conditioning, showers and bunks. That depends on your team's resources and choices as you move through the simulation.
Additional information: Adult leaders participate in a Leader Development or Preview event Oct 24-27 (in conjunction with UCC & Disciples of Christ) or Nov 14-17. More about these events on the web.

Tennessee

Appalachia Service Project
Address: 4523 Bristol Hwy., Johnson City, TN 37601, and year-round ASP Housing Services Centers are in: Chavies, Kentucky; Jonesville, Virginia; Brenton, West Virginia.
Contact: Carolynn Bailey, Director of Volunteers (423) 854-8800 ext.208 or (800) 289-4254 x208 to schedule volunteers for any ASP program at every ASP location.
Nature of Work: ASP is a Christian ministry open to all people that fosters human development by addressing the housing needs of Central Appalachia. Urgently needed home repairs are provided free of charge to families and individuals in need through volunteers who come to serve. ASP's goal is to make homes warmer, safer, and drier while meeting people right where they are and just the way they are. Volunteers often have transformational experiences while assisting these families. Work projects include roof, window, floor, wall repairs, weatherization, room additions, and more.
Group Specifications: Accepting groups June through August — eight week summer home repair program in 25 locations in Central Appalachian Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia, and West Virginia; accommodations are mostly schools or similar facilities. Groups pay fees and come for one week of service. A work crew usually includes five teens and two adults. September through May — groups and individuals volunteer on more flexible schedules as ASP's year-round Housing Services Centers in Chavies, Kentucky, Jonesville, Virginia or Brenton, West Virginia. Scheduling and programming customized for group.
Project Provides: Scheduling and information assistance; preparation process materials and coordination; meals and lodging; programming; project selection, planning and oversight; basic tools and building materials.
Additional Information: Summer program is primarily for high school age youth (14 and up) and their accompanying adult volunteers. Application deadline: November 1 for the following summer. Non-summer program is more adult-oriented (college-age through retirees). Applications accepted any time. Bring bedding. Please call for scheduling rates and additional information. Our welcome mat is out at our Web site.

John Knox Center
Address: 591 West Rockwood Ferry Road, Ten Mile, TN 37880
Contact: Leigh McCaslin or Barbara Flowers (865) 376-2236;
Fax: (865) 376-1719
Nature of Work: Come and help with our continuing renovation of John Knox Center. Work includes, but not limited to, building repair and painting, trail maintenance, and general site clean-up. You can call us for specific projects.
Group Specifications: Adult/youth ratio: 1/7; group size: 8-24; for work groups we charge $15 per night which includes housing and meals while on site. Usually groups come June through August, though other times may be availble, please call.
Project Provides: Air condition; beds; food; housing; showers; tools; training; washer; dryer; we can supply materials and most tools for the projects.
Additional Information: John Knox Center is close to Smoky Mountains National Park, white-water rafting, Gatlinburg, Tennessee and Cherokee, North Carolina. Canoeing, hiking, swimming and ropes course on premises.

Monroe Harding
Address: 1120 Glendale Lane, Nashville, TN 37204
Contact: Jennifer Henton (615) 298-5573 ext. 140; Fax: (615) 298-1281
Nature of Work: Landscaping, gardening, administrative projects, painting, and general maintenance projects available. Please call to schedule your group.
Group Specifications: Groups vary in size depending on the project and are invited to join us year-round. All materials needed for project(s) are provided.

Service Over Self, Inc.
Address: 2505 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38112
Contact: Kim Logan (901) 681-9044; Fax: (901) 683-5725
Nature of Work: SOS seeks to empower person and transform neighborhoods by utilizing volunteers to renovate homes of economically disadvantaged homeowners. SOS exists to glorify God by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and deed through urban home repair camps.
Group Specifications: Group size: 5-180; minimum age: junior high; adult/youth ratio: 1-2 adults/7-9 youth; cost: $255 per person; $75 group registration fee; dates receiving: June 3-July 28 for High School groups; College Spring Camp: $150 per person, March 4-30.
Project Provides: Housing, kitchen, beds, bathrooms, showers, tools/materials, food, air condition, worship/guided reflection, game room, SOS store and snack bar; groups should bring their own bedding, transportation, work clothes, a few painting supplies.
Additional Information: half day of work Wednesday to explore and enjoy the city of Memphis (i.e. Graceland, Beale Street, River Walk, Memphis Zoo).

Sunset Gap Community Center
Address: 1300 Sunset Gap Road, Cosby, TN 37722
Contact: Josh Dunn , Director (423) 623-4313; Fax: (423) 623-2393
Nature of Work: Provide monies, labor and general carpentry skills in repairing homes, construction of additions, bathroom facilities and Wheel Chair access for the impoverished families of the mountains of East Tennessee. The group, or part of the group, can also design and provide Vacation Bible School or Day Camp for the children of the area.
Group Specifications: Adult/youth ratio: 1/8; $174 per person with meals provided or $72 per person per week without meals; daily is $15 per night and $6 per person per meal; it is first-come first-served so a non-refundable deposit is required; cost of projects run from $200 to $2500 and groups get to pick their projects from a list of needs; receives weekly only June through August; weekly and daily, January through May and September through December. Applications on available on the Web site as well as the deposit can be sent on the site through the Donation button.; group size: 10-50; minimum age: 12
Project Provides: Air condition, beds, food, housing, kitchen, showers, tools, washer/dryer; a list of the projects are provided prior to arrival from which to pick a project; a Work Camp Supervisor is on-site as needed by the group.