Gulf Coast
Presbytery of South Louisiana

Young Adult Volunteers in the Gulf Coast help repair a hurricane-damaged roof. Photo by Erin Counihan.Volunteers will serve program needs of churches and agencies of southern Louisiana to respond to the realities of disaster in the lives of individuals and communities.
Volunteers will work in a variety of placements in the presbytery of South Louisiana and PDA’s (Presbyterian Disaster Assistance) long-term response to hurricane Katrina. Volunteers will participate in:
- home reconstruction
- office management
- church transformation
- new church development
- providing staff for the PDA Village
Volunteers will live in community housing arrangements based on their final placement. All volunteers live together in intentional community houses. These houses are co-ed, and volunteers may be expected to share a room and living expenses.
Volunteers will engage in spiritual disciplines of simple living, prayer, study and service.
Age: 20-29
Education: college desirable
Other: Previous mission experience will be helpful. Languages in addition to English could be helpful.
Greg Boettner, Amelia Lorenz
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