I am sure that we all know that Hurricane Helene was the strongest hurricane – a Category 4 – that made landfall along Florida’s Big Bend region. It continued sweeping through the southeast leaving a path of catastrophic devastation. Many lives have been lost, homes and businesses have been destroyed and life has been turned upside down for so many people. Please consider the possibility of giving of your time. Since these are such short-term projects, please note that this will be a great opportunity for those who would be able to serve as day volunteers. Please note the phone numbers below for these locations.
Locations:
Boone, NC. Currently scheduling volunteers beginning September 30, 2024, through November 2, 2024. Ph.828-386-8667, Alliance Bible Fellowship, 1035 North Carolina HWY 105 Bypass, Boone, NC 28607
Perry, Florida. Currently scheduling volunteers beginning September 30, 2024, through November 2, 2024. Ph. 850-843-3334, Calvary Baptist Church. 2959 Golf Course Road, Perry, Florida 32348
Tampa, Florida. Currently scheduling volunteers beginning September 30, 2024 through November 2, 2024. Ph. 833-747-1234, Calvary Chapel St. Petersburg, 8900 US HWY 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
Valdosta, GA. Currently scheduling volunteers beginning September 30, 2024, through November 2, 2024. Ph. 229-561-4531, Morningside Baptist Church, 425 Connell Road, Valdosta, GA 31602
Project Description: Volunteers will assist homeowners affected by Hurricane Helene and help in Jesus’ Name with roof tarping, debris cleanup, chainsaw work, and mud outs. There will be opportunities for overnight and day volunteers. No skills are necessary before serving. Volunteers will be led and instructed by experienced team leads.
Length of Stay: Minimum stay of three days for overnight volunteers—maximum stay of 2 weeks.
Schedule: Volunteers will work Monday through Saturday. At the beginning of a deployment, we work limited hours on Sundays.
Maximum Team Size: 15 (a team is made up of 2 or more individuals)
Minimum Age: Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age or older. Youths, ages 14-15, must be accompanied by their parent/legal guardian, and youth, ages 16-17, must be accompanied by an adult chaperone unless the team is registered as a youth group. Youth groups may serve with Samaritan’s Purse and are required to complete a Youth Leader Covenant. Please read more information about our Youth Policy in the FAQ section.
Local / Day Volunteers: If you are local to the area, we welcome you to serve for the day. Due to the nature of disaster relief, our schedule must remain fluid. Please contact our site at least 24 hours in advance of the date you wish to serve. Please arrive at our orientation locations. Day volunteers will need to bring a bagged lunch, water, and hand sanitizer.
Additional Information: Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation to the site. Meals and sleeping quarters are provided for overnight volunteers. Volunteers need to bring a twin-size air mattress or cot, linens/sleeping bag, pillow, towels and personal hygiene items. Tools will be provided, and volunteers are welcome to bring their own tool belts and small hand tools. Volunteers should dress in long pants and sturdy boots.
If you have additional questions, please contact Brenda Harvey at brendalharvey1@gmail.com (301-616-1367) or contact Mark Teets at mteets@snowycreekdorset.com (304-698-7197). As always, we ask that you be in prayer for the families affected by this catastrophic storm and for the volunteers who go to serve in Jesus’ Name.
