Alabama
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
Alaska
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
Arizona
Southern Arizona - border ministry
No More Deaths
3809 East 3rd Street
Tucson, AZ 85716
Email No More Deaths,
(520) 495-5583
Individuals and small teams welcome
Needs: work in desert camps to reach out to migrants in distress as they cross the desert (food, water, basic medical aid); work at centers for recently deported migrants in Nogales and Agua Prieta, Sonora
(food, water, medical aid, abuse documentation)
Training provided; minimum age 18 unless accompanied by an adult; Spanish or medical expertise helpful/not essential
Opportunity available Memorial Day through September 30
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Arkansas
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
California
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
Colorado
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
Connecticut
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
Delaware
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
District of Columbia
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
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Florida
Florida Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Network (FLAPDAN) coordinates volunteer opportunities in Florida presbyteries affected by hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural disasters.
Contact Kathy Broyard
(877) FLA-PDAN
(877) 352-7326
Skilled and unskilled teams with leadership needed; youth teams welcome; local rebuilding organizations are hosting teams.
Tropical Storm Fay — need for local volunteers
Long Term Recovery Organizations need volunteers at Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) set up in counties affected by Tropical Storm Fay. Volunteers are needed to help with client intake, answering phones, handing out information flyers, etc. If you can volunteer locally for a day (or more), please contact the person listed for the DRC in your area.
Hurricane Wilma response
IHOPE — Immokalee's Long Term Disaster Recovery Team
Friendship Baptist Church (IHOPE office)
708 North 11th Street
P.O. Box 5278 (mailing address)
Immokalee, FL 34143-5278
Dave Grove: (239) 657-3889 (office),
(239) 657-3885 (fax),
(239) 896-2998 (cell)
Individuals and teams up to 25 people
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Georgia
Local volunteers and personnel are meeting the need at this time. More information will be posted on the PDA Web site as it becomes available.
Hawaii
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
Idaho
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
Illinois
Local volunteers and personnel are meeting the need at this time. More information will be posted on the PDA Web site as it becomes available.
Indiana
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
Iowa
Presbytery of East Iowa - flooding response
OVERNIGHT TEAMS AND INDIVIDUALS: Individuals or work teams wanting to stay overnight at one of the Presbyterian Churches hosting volunteers in Cedar Rapids or Iowa City should contact the PDA Call Center at (866) 732-6121 or register online.
DAY TEAMS AND INDIVIDUALS (those who live nearby and do not need lodging): If you can help for one day or are interested in opportunities in other locations, please contact Richard at the Presbytery of East Iowa.
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Kansas
Greensburg tornado response
Mennonite Housing
2145 N. Topeka
Wichita, KS 67214
Email Linda Howard, (316) 942-4848 or (800) 636-5242
Individuals welcome; minimum age 16
Needs: carpenters, plumbers, electricians, painters, framers, contractors and landscapers for new construction work
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Kentucky
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
Louisiana
2005 hurricane response
- Presbyterian Volunteer Villages
- Presbytery of South Louisiana Disaster Recovery Office
Email Susan Wade, (877) 942-0444 or
Email Richard Maag, (877) 942-0444
Web site
Part of the Presbyterian response to Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast; at least 12 locations are hosting teams
*Ask about age restrictions
- RHINO — Rebuilding Hope in New Orleans, outreach project of
St. Charles Ave. Presbyterian Church
1545 State Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
SCAPC/RHINO Web site
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Maine
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
Maryland
Home repair
N.A.I.L.S.
400 N. Mechanic St.
Cumberland, MD 21502
Email Rich Parsons,
(301) 777-7134 or
(301) 777-3700
Skilled and unskilled welcome
Massachusetts
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
Michigan
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
Minnesota
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
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Mississippi
2005 hurricane response
- Presbyterian Volunteer Villages
- Presbytery of Mississippi Disaster Recovery Office
Email Russ Olderman, (228) 604-2424
Please email requested dates, size of your team, special skills, and if you have a preference for a certain church hosting volunteers.
Part of the Presbyterian response to Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast; eight locations are hosting teams
Minimum age 15
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Missouri
Local volunteers and personnel are meeting the need at this time. More information will be posted on the PDA Web site as it becomes available.
Montana
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
Nebraska
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
Nevada
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
New Hampshire
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
New Jersey
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
New Mexico
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
New York
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
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North Carolina
Flood response
Western North Carolina Interfaith Disaster Response
Email Donald Dossey, 828-712-1311
Needs: flood repair and rebuilding
North Dakota
Flood and fire response
Spirit Lake Sioux Reservation
Bdecan Presbyterian Church
8397 34th Street NE
Warwick, ND 58381
Sharon Georgeson, (701) 294-2287 or
(701) 294-2005 (after 5 p.m. CST)
Needs: home renovations, including painting
Skilled and unskilled welcome; housing provided with cooking facilities
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Ohio
Flooding response
Teams interested in helping with clean-up and recovery efforts related to flooding in Ohio may contact the PDA Call Center at (866) 732-6121 or register your work team online.
Oklahoma
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
Oregon
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
Pennsylvania
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
Rhode Island
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
South Carolina
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
South Dakota
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
Tennessee
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
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Texas
Tornado response
Interfaith Longterm Recovery Committee
First United Methodist Church
571 Quarry St.
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
Please email Monica Rich. If you do not have email access, you may call to leave a message at (830) 773-3208.
Teams of 2 or more; ages senior high+
Needs: home repair, light construction work such as roof shingle repair, sheetrock, painting
Skilled and unskilled welcome; construction supervisor on site to assist
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Utah
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
Vermont
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
Virginia
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
Washington
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
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West Virginia
Flooding response
West Virginia Ministry of Advocacy & Workcamps, Inc. (WVMAW)
P.O. Box 5
Charlton Heights, WV 25040
Email Joan Stewart, (304) 779-2870
WVMAW Web site
Needs: reconstruction of homes and churches
Skilled and unskilled welcome; housing provided.
Wisconsin
Flooding in the John Knox Presbytery has been extensive. Many areas are not prepared for volunteers yet. The presbytery is asking that those wishing to volunteer gather names for a work team from your church. Please send your name and contact number to one of the emails listed to let them know your team is available, and they can contact you when when they have an assignment ready.
Email Judy Crotsenberg
Email Gary Catterson
Wyoming
No PC(USA) disaster recovery work team opportunities at this time
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