Today we were alerted that Samaritan’s Purse is looking for volunteers to assist homeowners affected by recent tornadoes in Louisiana. On Wednesday morning, April 10, 2024, a severe storm system traveled across the Gulf Coast and Southeast producing torrential rains, flooding, and other storm damage. An EF-1 tornado caused significant damage to homes and properties in Slidell.
As noted below, the work projects will begin immediately and will be over quickly. This is a great opportunity for those who would be able to serve as Day Volunteers. Please note the telephone number below that is available for this area.
Currently scheduling volunteers beginning Saturday, April 13 through Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Location: Slidell, LA
Project Description: Volunteers will assist homeowners affected by tornadoes and will help in Jesus’ Name with roof tarping, debris cleanup, and chainsaw work. 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 985-960-4490 at least 24 hours in advance of the date you wish to serve. Please arrive at our orientation location: First Baptist Church Slidell, 4141 Pontchartrain Drive, Slidell, LA 70458. Volunteers will work Monday – Saturday, beginning Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 7:30 am. 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 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 these storms and for the volunteers who go to serve in Jesus’ Name.
