Texas 2008 Hurricane Long-Term Recovery
Registrations being taken now for October 2009 and mid-January - mid-March, 2010.
Galveston/Texas City Texas
United Church of Christ/Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Informational Flyer
Questions? Contact
Mary Schaller Blaufuss
Executive, Volunteer Ministries
Phone: 216.736.3214
Email: blaufusm@ucc.org
Contact to schedule volunteer mission:
Brenda Tyler
Office of Disciples Volunteering
Phone (317) 713-2642 or toll-free (888) 346-2631
Crofton, Kentucky Disciples Work Group, working on restoring home from hurricane Ike, Galveston. |
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Working on restoring First Christian Church, Texas City, Texas as a mission station. |
UCC Volunteers Jean & George Siddall, Mission Station Managers, First Christian Church, Texas City, Texas |
Once you have contacted Brenda (or the Disciples Office of Volunteering), you will receive a confirmation of your date of service with your volunteer packet and waiver forms
Email Btyler@dhm.disciples.org
Work Needed
Home repair/rebuild following 2008 Hurricane Ike. Cooperate with local community Long-Term Recovery Committee. Long-Term UCC Partners in Service volunteer coordinators will be on-site with your group. Projects will be coordinated by the local Long Term Recovery Organization.
Minimum Age
14 years
Adult to Youth Ratio 1:5
Ration of 1 or 2 persons with construction skills per 8 volunteers in group is requested.
Group Size
Up to 24 volunteers per week.
Accommodations:
Housing at First Christian Church, Texas City, TX. Bunks and showers are provided. Bring your own bedding. Kitchen facilities and cooking utensils are available. A list of local grocery stores is provided upon your arrival.
Period
Registrations being taken now for October 2009 and mid-January - mid-March, 2010. Arrive on Sunday evening. Depart on Saturday morning.
Cost:
No charge. Donations are accepted.
Donation to Host Church
$50/person/week
$10/person/day if staying less than one week
Payable On-Site
SETIO
(Southeast Texas Interfaith Organization)
Port Arthur, Texas
Contact
Louis May
3617 Gulfway Drive * Port Arthur, TX 77642
409 984-9530 Ext. 18
lm@setio.org
Fax (409) 983-1596
Website
www.setio.org
Work Needed
Long-Term Disaster response from 2008 Hurricane Ike. Focus on the repair and rebuilding of homes.
Period
Year-round. Groups are encouraged to come Sunday evening through Saturday morning.
Group Size
Any size group. Individuals may join with groups that are on-site during a particular week.
Conditions
Accommodations are at local churches arranged by SETIO Volunteer Coordinator. Kitchen/dining, lounge areas, and showers are available on-site. Groups provide and prepare their own food.
Cost
There is no set cost. Groups are encouraged to donate a reasonable fee to help off-set utility expenses.
Minimum Age
18 years and older (16-17 with parental release)
Adult to Youth Ratio
1:5 Groups are asked to have one person in eight in the group be knowledgeable in home repair and rehabilitation techniques and as crew leaders.
