Compassion in Action

Your service will not only assist in the physical acts of helping people rebuild their homes, but is an act of presence that indicates the commitment to walk beside people as they seek to rebuild their lives. Together, we can be the body of Christ in the world.

United Church of Christ Responding To:

• Texas, 2008 Hurricane Recovery - Now scheduling groups for October through mid-November, 2009 and mid-January through mid-March, 2010
  
• U.S. Gulf Coast Hurricanes 
  
• South Central Conference, New Orleans 
  
• Church World Service - New Orleans Blitz Build Flyer
  
• Back Bay Mission, Biloxi, MS
  
• Florida Conference
  
• U.S. Midwest Floods & Tornadoes
  
• SETIO Port Arthur, Texas

Disaster recovery work groups may be quite different from other kinds of mission trips. Work projects for any particular week may not be known ahead of time. Flexibility and patience are key for the success of your experience. Materials for orientation, debriefing and on-site reflection are available from each site upon registration. 

Other Types of Group Mission Trip Opportunities also available See Mission Trip Opportunities 2009 for more information.

Long-Term "Partners in Service" Volunteers for Individuals/Couples

•      Assist with Leadership in Programs
•      3-12 month Placements
•      Housing and Food/Living Expenses Stipend Provided

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If you are interested in becoming a long-term disaster recovery volunteer for 3 months or longer, please see information for Long-Term Disaster Recovery Volunteers.

Other Types of "Partners in Service" Volunteer Opportunities also available.  See Partners in Service Volunteer Opportunities for more information.