U.S. Gulf Coast and Florida Disaster Recovery

 
Back Bay Mission, Biloxi, MS
Florida Conference

Back Bay Mission, Biloxi, Mississippi

Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, MS has a well-known work camping program and is coordinating disaster recovery work groups through that program. Both housing rehabilitation and new building projects are underway. 

Contact to Schedule
Please contact Back Bay Mission directly to schedule your work group. You can reach the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteercoordinator@thebackbaymission.org or by phone 228-432-0301.

Cost
$50/person/week plus $150 per group with on-campus housing.  Consult volunteer coordinator for additional information about registration cost.

Minimum Age
14 years
Adult to Youth Ratio 1:5

Accommodations
Groups are housed on-site at Back Bay Mission. Kitchen facilities, bunks, mattresses and showers are provided. 

Waiver Forms
Available from Back Bay Mission Volunteer Coordinator at time of registration

Florida Conference, UCC

Recovery efforts date back to the 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons and include the tornados of 2006 and 2007, as well as, the flooding caused by Tropical Storm Fay in 2008.  With a projected 3-5 year recovery time, there are residents in parts of Florida that still need help to rebuild their homes and lives.  Volunteers are needed in a number of communities.  For more information and photos, see website of Florida Conference, UCC Disaster Ministries and Response

Contact to Schedule - UCC Florida Conference Office - flaconf@uccfla.org. 

Cost
$50/person/week
$10/person/day if staying less than one week
Payable in advance or on-site

Minimum Age
15 years
Adult to Youth Ratio: 1:5

Accommodations 
Local volunteer shelters and churches near locations throughout state of Florida, particularly in central and southern Florida.

Waiver Forms  
Available from Volunteer Coordinator at time of registration. Or download from Florida Conference, UCC Disaster Ministries and Response

Other Types of Group Mission Trip Opportunities also available
See UCC Mission Trip Opportunities 2011 for more information.