Camp Lambec
Address: 13110 Old Lake Road, East Springfield, PA 16411
Contact: Lisa Miller (724) 662-4481; Fax: (724) 662-4481 (Call ahead)
Nature of Work: Repair and renovation-electrical work, carpentry, plumbing, painting, trail improvement, landscaping.
Group Specifications: Donations are welcome but not required; available times: April through mid June and August through October; group size: 1-20; minimum age: 18.
Project Provides: Beds; kitchen; RV hookups; showers; tools; training; washer/dryer. Housing is provided; group must supply its own food.
Additional Information: On Lake Erie near Pennsylvania/Ohio State line.

First Presbyterian Church in Germantown
Address: 35 W. Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Contact: Christian Heyer-Rivera (215) 843-8811; Fax: (215) 844-8141
Nature of Work: Wide variety of service sites including housing rehabilitation, painting and scraping, light landscaping and environmental restoration, clothing sorting for a thrift store supporting a drug and alcohol rehabilitation ministry and other projects depending on the needs of our partner organizations.
Group Specifications: Adult/youth ratio: 1/4; costs:$275/person for the week; includes all food and housing; groups registering before January 31, 2007 can choose any week of the summer (mid June-late August); group size: 5-20; minimum age: 9th grade.
Project Provides: Beds; food; housing; showers; tools; training; worship.
Additional Information: This is a service-learning program where participants learn about urban ministry through hands on service as well as presentations from people active in urban ministry. There are also morning devotions and evening theological discussions led by the program leaders to connect the day's service to faith and vocation. There are week-long and 3-day weekend programs available.

Greene County Habitat for Humanity
Address: 32 Church Street, Suite 104,Waynesburg, PA 15370
Contact: Merry Dorean (724) 883-3752
Nature of Work: Nestled in the Appalachian coal hills of southwest Pennsylvania, with 17.8% of our population in poverty, we have a huge challenge and opportunity. We need your help to build simple, decent, affordable houses for God's people.
Group Specifications: Group size: 8-20 (negotiable); adult/youth ratio:1/5; $125/person; receives year round; accepts all skill levels
Project Provides: Housing, kitchen, bathrooms, showers, tools/materials, two meals, training, worship/guided reflection, RV hookups; groups should bring their own sleeping bags.
Additional Information: Our affiliate has won the 2002 Northeast regional Habitat awards for production and innovative strategies.Now we're dreaming even bigger and we need your help.

Krislund Camp
Address: Rt. 445 N., POB 116, Madisonburg, PA 16852
Contact: Kent Rishel (814) 422-8878; Fax: (814) 422-8774
Nature of Work: Light and heavy construction (based on ground skills and ages); brush clean up; painting; repairing; roofing; landscaping; road work.
Group Specifications: 10-12 persons, May-September. Youth groups must have 1 adult (21 and over) for every 4 youths. Prefer Junior High and older.
Project Provides: Rooms with mattresses; cooking and shower facilities; camp prepared meals from 3rd week in June through 2nd week in August for no charge.
Additional Information: The camp will provide recreational options including high ropes, climbing wall, caving, swimming and more.

Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church
Address: 300 East Simpson Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Contact: Kathy Wells, Director of Christian Education (717) 697-0351; Ron Flaig, Mission Committee Co-Chair (717) 691-4157
Nature of Work: Volunteers will work for a variety of service organizations in the Harrisburg-Carlisle area. Older volunteers (16 and over) may be able to work at Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area. Younger volunteers will work at other social service organizations.
Group Specifications: Maximum group size: 15 people; Adult/youth ratio: 1/5 or 1/6.
Project Provides: Arrangements for work sites and directions to sites. Housing in our Youth Center, with a kitchen, two showers and bathrooms (other bathrooms without showers, available in the church itself). Modest supply of cooking pans, silverware, and plates. Group must provide own transportation, do own food preparation, and provide adult supervision at the different work sites.
Additional Information: Donations are requested for the use of the Youth Center (suggested minimum of $50 for a full week), and to the organization where the groups will be working. Mechanicsburg is near Harris burg, the state capital of Pennsylvania, and approximately 20 miles from Hershey Park and 30 miles from Gettysburg.

Northside Common Ministries
Address: P.O. Box 99861, Pittsburgh, PA 15233-4861; physical address: 1601 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh PA 15212
Contact: Michael Aaron Glass (412) 323-1163; Fax: (412) 323-1749
Nature of Work: Ministering to the hungry and homeless on Pittsburgh Northside by: providing emergency overnight housing services to homeless men through the Pleasant Valley Emergency Men's Shelter; providing Permanent Housing transition services for adult men with disabilities; Operating the Community Food Pantry providing one week's worth of food to more than 500 families per month.
Group Specifications: Young adults up to any age are accepted year-round. Groups between 10-15 people maximum.
Additional Information: In addition to our core services, Northside Common Ministries provides access to emergency healthcare through "Healthcare for the Homeless" and through Mercy Behavioral Health Services as well as serving our community's needs by providing access to Healthy Start and Duquesne Light's CAP program.

The Open Door
Address: 12 Stratmore St., Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Contact: Brian Zeisloft (412) 921-6153
Nature of Work: Working with summer day camp program and other youth programs and/or maintenance in building and light construction. "Good neighbor" labor projects also available.
Group Specifications: One team per month. Groups working with day camp must be senior high students and above, maximum size is 10. Groups wishing to do light construction and some (or no) work with children, any age welcome, maximum group size 15.
Project Provides: Housing provided, kitchen on-site, showers, tools and materials provided.
Additional Information: Experience in urban environment, experience working with young people, team building skills. Also, experience in reaching out to city neighborhood through church-based outreach ministry.

The Pittsburgh Project
Address: 2801 N. Charles Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15214-3110
Contact: Amy Cornelius (412) 321-1678; Fax: (412) 321-3813
Nature of Work: We engage groups in urban short-term mission experiences, including relational ministry to in-need homeowners, hands-on home repair in any of 35 Pittsburgh neighborhoods, and vibrant worship connecting discipleship and service. We make it easy for groups and their leaders! We provide meals, lodging, construction materials, and tools. We establish contact with homeowners, set up the work sites ahead of time, and provide technical guidance on site. Our staff members train participants in safety guidelines and lead nightly worship. Since we take responsibility for all programming, you’re free to pursue relationships within your group while we handle logistics. All you need to provide are vehicles and adult (21+) work site leaders!
Group Specifications: Group size: 2-80; minimum age: we offer trips for junior high students, senior high students, adults, collegians, and families; costs: Trips range from one-day retreats ($20/person) to weekend retreats ($75/person), to week-long camps ($270-$360/person); camp sessions are held throughout the summer and school year; see Web site for dates of available sessions.
Project Provides: beds; food; gym; housing, showers; tools/materials, training, programming
Additional Information: We are a growing urban ministry that has an 21-year track record of strategic Christian community development in Pittsburgh. Our service camps are part of this ongoing ministry. Over 21,000 students from all over the U.S. and Canada have been through our doors since 1985.

Sojourner House
Address: 5460 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Contact: Norma Radol Raiff (412) 441-7783, ext. 11; Fax: (412) 441-3409
Nature of Work: Sojourner House provides two programs: a "women with Children" drug and alcohol residential treatment center, and MOMS (permanent supported housing for mentally ill/substance abusing mothers). Opportunities exist for interacting with the youngsters and their families (e.g., providing recreation events. craft/hobby projects) or to help with facility maintenance (e.g. yard maintenance, apartment painting). Projects will be tailored to the age and interests of the volunteers and to the amount of adult supervision provided.
Group Specifications: Up to 15 in a group. Minimum age is 12. We ask that the volunteers subsidize any crafts or recreational activities or contribute to the cost of the project (if possible, and as determined by prior discussion).
Project Provides: Orientation will be held to discuss issues related to addiction. We can assist the volunteers to locate affordable overnight arrangements and meals. Pittsburgh offers excellent sight-seeing, recreational and cultural opportunities.
Additional Information: We can assist in locating affordable overnight arrangements and meals. Pittsburgh offers excellent sight-seeing, recreational and cultural opportunities.

Society of St. Andrew
Address: 3383 Sweet Hollow Rd., Big Island, VA 24526
Contact: Lauren Holcomb (800) 333-4597; Fax:(434) 299-5949
Nature of Work: HARVEST OF HOPE is a mission event focused on gleaning food for the hungry. In addition to gleaning each morning, we learn about hunger and poverty in small and large group sessions and enjoy ecumenical Christian worship twice a day. Intergenerational weekends, College & Young Adult weekends, Junior High weekends, and Senior High weeklong events take place throughout the year in 6 states. THE GLEANING NETWORK hosts day-long gleaning events for church and civic groups in 22 states year-round. THE POTATO PROJECT transports truck loads of salvaged produce to hundreds of agencies. Your group can become involved by sponsoring a truck load or having a "potato drop" event at your church.
Group Specifications: Adult/youth ratio: 1/5; $50 for College HOH, $75 for weekend HOH, $185 for weeklong HOH; receives groups year round; group size: 6-18; minimum age: 10
Project Provides: Air condition; beds; food; housing; showers; tools; training; worship.
Additional Information: Events also in South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia.

Westminster Highlands
Address: 263 Big Bend Rd, Emlenton, PA 16373
Contact: Lisa Miller (724) 662-4481; Fax: (724) 662-4481 (Call ahead)
Nature of Work: Repair and renovation-electrical work, carpentry, plumbing, painting, trail improvement, landscaping.
Group Specifications: Group size: 1-20; minimum age: 18. Receiving groups year-round except for early July through mid August. Donations are welcome.
Project Provides: Beds; housing; kitchen; showers; tools; training; washer/dryer. Memorial Day through Labor Day, swimming is available as are ropes course activities
Additional Information: Near Interstate 80.

West Virginia

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 Johnson City, Tennessee. 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!

Camp Living Stone
Address: 2438 US Rt. 60, Hurricane, WV 25526
Contact: Rev. Rob Laukoter (304) 562-2012
Nature of Work: Projects include much-needed repair and construction work on dilapidated homes such as painting, remodeling, porch construction, weatherization, clean-up and more. One week only - June 23-29, 2007
Group Specifications: Adult/youth ratio: 1/6; $175 per person: group size: 5-40; minimum age: 13
Project Provides: housing, materials, most of the meals, t-shirt, and some recreation; air condition; beds; gym; kitchen; showers; tools; worship.

Clifton Presbyterian Church
Address: Post Office Box 200, Maxwelton, WV 24957
Contact: Church Office (304) 497-2663; Fax: (304) 497-3727
Nature of Work: Home repair and improvements to low income, handicapped, and elderly families, as well as small membership churches in the area. Roof replacements and plumbing skills are always needed, but all skill levels are welcome. Every project will be matched in accordance with your group's skills. A variety of fix-up and clean-up projects at local social service agencies are also available. Most settings will allow for work camp members and families to interact with one another.
Group Specifications: Maximum number in group: 25; minimum age: rising 9th graders; adult/youth ratio: 1/6; cost: $125.00 per person.
Project Provides: Housing, kitchen, bathrooms, showers, washer/dryer, air condition; church also has eight acre park with enclosed shelter. Groups should bring their own sleeping bags and air mattresses if desired.
Additional information: Clifton Presbyterian Church offers gracious hospitality and the opportunity to enjoy recreational activities in the scenic Allegheny Mountains. Your work camp group will be able to learn more about the complexity of rural poverty.

Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church
Address: P.O. Box 376, Gassaway, WV 26624
Contact: Richard Accord (304) 765-3107
Nature of Work: Repairs to homes for elderly and low income home owners.
Group Specifications: One team of up to 20 participants per week (Senior High and older) mid to late July.
Project Provides: Sleeping accommodations (cots), bathrooms, showers, meals, recreational opportunities, and worship. $150 per person.
Additional Information: Rural and Appalachian setting; mountain river valley. Easy access to I-79.

Laughlin Memorial Chapel
Address: 129 1/2 18th Street, P.O. Box 6195, Wheeling, WV 26003
Contact: Martha Wright (304) 232-2630; Fax: (304) 232-2632
Nature of Work: Summer day camp for grades K-12;  housing rehab in the community; Catholic Soup Kitchen and related services next door. Group Specifications: Group size: up to 50; minimum age: 13; adult/youth ratio: 1/5; cost is $200 per person for the week which includes 11 meals; receives groups June 14 — August 2, 2007; other times, including weekends and breaks by arrangement
Project Provides: Air condition; food; gym; housing; kitchen; showers, tools; training; washer/dryer; television; video equipment; all-day access to Oglebay Park, West Virginia's most popular tourist site; Sunday worship and luncheon with local congregation.
Additional Information: Urban, diverse setting in small Appalachian city one hour from Pittsburgh.

Rock Forge Neighborhood House
Address: 3085 Earl L. Core Road, Morgantown, WV 26508; Mailing: P.O. Box 847, Dellslow, WV 26531
Contact: Alexis McMillen, Executive Director (304) 292-3286; Fax: (304) 284-9508
Nature of Work: Work on improving church, community center and grounds including cleaning, building, landscaping, maintenance and more. Also safety and other projects for local senior and low income homes.
Group Specifications: Groups of 10-40 people, teens through adults accepted year-round. Not cost per person; however, donations needed for project supplies; visiting groups must bring funding needed for project supplies.
Project Provides: Use of kitchen, showers and air-conditioned sleeping areas on premises. Camping permitted in lower field. Worship service at Rock Forge Presbyterian Church is at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays.
Additional Information: Many recreational opportunities close to the project such as white water rafting, hiking, camping and more.

Rural Appalachian Improvement League, Inc.
Address: P.O. Box 171, Mullens, WV 25882
Contact: Erica Peterson (304) 294-6226; Fax: (304) 294-8966
Nature of Work: Home repair for low-income families, providing volunteer support to local organizations.
Group Specifications: $100 per person, plus cost of materials; receiving groups every week of the year; group size: 5-18; minimum age: 14.
Project Provides: Beds; gym; housing; kitchen; linens; showers; training; worship.

The Shack & Neighborhood House, Inc.
Address: P.O. Box 600, Pursglove, WV 26546
Contact: Sharon K. Jackson (304) 599-5466; Fax: (304) 599-5469
Nature of Work: Home repair to low income, owner occupied homes; to include light and heavy construction, roof repair/replacement, painting, clean-up and renovating
Group Specifications: Groups of 25 people, Senior High through adult from June-August. Group provides bedding, food and toiletries. The group must bring $150 to $200 per person for use in purchasing materials and supplies.
Project Provides: Use of kitchen and overnight stays at The Shack.
Additional Information: Facility has outdoor pool and indoor gymnasium that can be used by visiting/work camps when not being used by other groups.

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.

West Virginia Ministry of Advocacy and Workcamps, Inc.
Address: P.O. Box 5, Charlton Heights, WV 25040
Contact: Joan Stewart (304) 779-2870
Nature of Work: Home reconstruction deconstruction/reuse of materials, park renovations, church reconstruction, and stream bank renovations.
Group Specifications: Group size: 3-30; minimum age: 14; Adult/youth ratio: 1/5; $190/week or $40/day; receives groups year-round.
Project Provides: Housing, kitchen, beds, showers, tools/materials, worship/guided reflection. Groups should bring their own food, sleeping bags, pillows, first-aid kit, and some tools.
Additional Information: Multiple housing locations, skilled construction supervisor, orientation, debriefs and closing vespers. Worship and picnics with local congregation. A day off is provided Wednesday to enjoy wild and wonderful West Virginia. Whitewater rafting is available 1-2 hours from each of our locations.