Project Name | Conference | Jurisdiction | Type of Work | Description | URL | Address | Contact | Phone | What is the project cost per person? | Is food and lodging included in the project cost? | What are the costs of food and lodging? | What is the maximum size for a team? | Is it good for youth? | What is the minimum age requirement? | Is there a Safe Sanctuary/Child Protection Policy? | Do they have RV Accommodations? | When are teams welcome? | Is team insurance required? | Is the project ADA compliant? | Volunteer Demographic | Attachments | |
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Henderson Settlement | Central Appalachian | Southeast | Teaching VBS; tutoring; workshops for teachers; pastors; health workers; all aspects of agriculture; sorting clothes; all aspects of serving the community | Website: www.hendersonsettlement.com | PO Box 205 Frakes, KY 40940 | John Newman | (606) 337-3613 | Email: execdir@hsumc.org | $250-$325/person | 100 | 10 |
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Red Bird Mission | Central Appalachian | Southeast |
| all aspects of agriculture; sorting clothes; all aspects of serving the community | Website: www.rbmission.org | 70 Queendale Center Beverly, KY 40913 | Bobby Bowling | (606) 598-5133 | Email: bbowling@rbmission.org | $425.00 | 165 | 11 | Year Round | |||||||||
Waverly Long Term Recovery | Southeast |
| Waverly, TN | Sparrow Smith | (629) 256-2880 | $10-20/person/day Food | 30 | |||||||||||||||
Texas Conference Hurrican Recovery | Texas | South Central |
| Website: txcdr.org/hurricane-laura-response | TX | Christine Riggle | (936) 788-6650 | Email: criggle@texas.org | ||||||||||||||
Central Appalachian Missionary Conference | Central Appalachian | Southeast |
| Various projects in our Conference churches and the
communities that they serve. A list is available through our
Conference Office. | 34 Joy Avenue Big Creek, KY 40914 | Robert Amundsen/Daniel Henson | 606-658-6039 | Depends On The Project | 14 | Year Round |
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Fuller Center Disaster ReBuilders | Kentucky | Southeast |
| construction | Toni Karam Ratliff | (225) 718-6517 | Email: tkratliff01@gmail.com | $125/person Per Week | 20 |
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Kentucky Conference Tornado Relief | Kentucky | Southeast |
| Kim Gilliam | (270) 836-8933 | Email: gilliam1@twc.com | $0 | Lodging Is Free And Food Is The Responsibility Of Each Team. | No Max |
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Loucon Training & Retreat Center | Kentucky | Southeast |
| Website: https://loucon.org/ | 8044 Anneta Road Leitchfield, KY 42754 | Warren Harper | (270) 242-7160 | Email: info@Loucon.org | Varies...free And/or Reduced Rates For Workers/teams | Email Or Phone For Info | 12 | 13 | February-May And August-September |
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Nicaragua Church Build 2024 |
| Altar de Gracia Iglesia Metodista (Altar of Grace Methodist Church) is a new church just outside of La Paz Centro in the area between Managua and León. The first phase of the project includes a new sanctuary, kitchen, and restrooms. Future phases will provide Sunday school rooms and parsonage. Pastor Miguel Zambrana with his wife, Rosa and two children, David and Jared are currently leading worship from the porch of their home. | Managua Nicaragua | Theresa Jones | 228-263-6789 | 12 |
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Lake Lucerne Camp and Retreat Center | Wisconsin | North Central |
| Website: https://wiumcamps.org/lake-lucerne/ | W6460 County Rd. YY Neshkoro, WI 54960 | Collin Grooms | (920) 293-4488 | Email: lakelucerne@wisconsinumc.org | Varies | Varies | 1 | October-May |
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Pine Lake Camp | Wisconsin | North Central | Website: www.PineLakeCamp.org | W8301 County Road M Westfield, WI 53964 | Nick Coenen | (608) 296-2720 | Email: Ncoenen@wisconsinumc.org | |||||||||||||||
Canton, NC Rebuilding | Western North Carolina | Southeast |
| 133 Old Clyde Rd Waynesburg, NC 28785 | Ben Rogers | (910) 366-7692 | Email: brogers@wnccumc.org | $0 Donations Appreciated | 15 |
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Hinton Rural Life Center | Western North Carolina | Southeast |
| Hinton Center’s Mission Outreach Program offers year-round opportunities for mission teams, church and civic groups, families, and individuals. Serve for a week or weekend on Safe and Healthy Home Repair projects in our Appalachian community. Projects may include: building ramps, porches, and steps; underpinning mobile homes; painting; repairing floors; and yard work. We emphasize relationships! Through hands-on work and “walking alongside” our neighbors, mission participants open themselves to being served in return, learning that we all have needs and we can help each other. We focus on serving Clay and Cherokee counties, NC, and Towns County, GA. We serve folks who live in poverty, many of whom are single parents, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, or people who are underemployed or unemployed. We encourage all of our volunteers to build relationships with the neighbors they serve and to learn their stories. Mission teams and local volunteers truly impact the lives of our neighbors. Since spring of 2023, over 50 homes have been worked on, with more than 200 projects completed. Our local Woodchucker volunteers lead the efforts in our firewood ministry, helping provide 700 truckloads of firewood annually.
GROW
Our staff incorporate learning goals into every part of our mission outreach programming. One goal is for each participant to grow in understanding Appalachian culture and rural poverty. While there are unique dynamics and challenges, there are also unique assets. Another goal is spiritual growth. We offer intentional time for learning more about and reflecting on Christ’s teaching to love God, our neighbor, and ourselves. Community building is also a goal, for your group to grow in relationship with one another and others you encounter.
RETREAT
Your time at Hinton will include lots of physical labor, however, you’ll also experience the hospitality of being a guest at our comfortable retreat facilities. Enjoy afternoons at the lake, playing corn hole, taking a prayerful walk at our labyrinth, and enjoying delicious meals by our dining staff. Although we focus on serving our local community, we also want you to have a formative time to rest, reflect, and renew. | Website: www.HintonCenter.org | 2330 Hinton Center Rd. Hayesville, NC 28904 | Rev. Dawn Martin | (828) 389-8336 | Email: dawn@hintoncenter.org | 425.00 | 80 | 12 | Year-round |
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Open Arms Community | Western North Carolina | Southeast |
| Teaching VBS; tutoring; workshops for teachers; pastors; health workers; sorting clothes; all aspects of serving the community; Assisting with Spanish language outreach to new families in the neighborhood | Website: openarmsumc.org | 437 E Sprague Street Winston-Salam, NC 27127 | Rev. Julie Wilson | (336) 724-0850 | Email: office@openarmsumc.org | Varies | Varies | 15 | 15 | Year Round |
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Southeastern Jurisdiction UM Assembly Center | Western North Carolina | Southeast | PO Box 67 Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 | Don Ebaugh | (828) 452-2881 | Email: debaugh@lakejunaluska.com | ||||||||||||||||
C.R.O.S.S. Ministry | West Virginia | Northeast |
| all aspects of agriculture; sorting clothes; all aspects of serving the community | 1221 Quarrier St Charleston, WV 25301 | Kathy Chaney | (304) 546-8513 | Email: Mchainee@aol.com Email 2: mchainee@aol.com | $50 Person For Construction | 10 Day For Housing | 50 | 14 | Any Time Except Christmas Week |
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Helping Hands of the Potomac Highlands | West Virginia | Northeast | 93 Third St. Keyser, WV 26726 | Dwaine Morgan | (304) 788-0100 | Email: dwamorg@juno.com | ||||||||||||||||
Oak Hill UMC Housing Repair Ministry | West Virginia | Northeast | 250 Main St. Oak Hill, WV 25901 | Rev. Ken Krimel | (304) 532-1135 | Email: ohumcoffice@yahoo.com | Reopening Summer 2023 | |||||||||||||||
Scott's Run Settlement House | West Virginia | Northeast | Website: sash.org | 41 Lady Bug Ln Osage, WV 26543 | Mike Robinson | (304) 599-5020 | ||||||||||||||||
Clermont County Long Term Recovery | West Ohio | North Central |
| 2279 Clermont Center Drive Batavia, OH 45103 | Pam Haverkos | (513) 735-8500 |
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Good Works Work Retreats | West Ohio | North Central |
| sorting clothes; all aspects of serving the community | Website: www.good-works.net | 7857 Luhrig Road Mailing address: PO Box 4 Athens, OH 45701 | Keith Wasserman | (740) 541-0816 | Email: keith@good-works.net | $30 | Lodging Is Included In Requested Donation; Meals Are Up To Volunteer | 30 | 12 | March - November |
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Jackson Area Ministries | West Ohio | North Central | Website: www.jamumc.org | PO Box 603 Jackson, OH 45640 | Robert Davis | (888) 237-3141 | Email: jamjar@midohio.twcbc.com | |||||||||||||||
Harvest of Hope | Virginia | Southeast |
| Community gardening, tree planting, all aspects of agriculture
Feeding the community, sorting clothes, all aspects of serving the community | Website: www.endhunger.org | 3383 Sweet Hollow Rd. Big Island, VA 24526 | Tresca McSwain | 540-707-6513 | Email: sosahoh@endhunger.org | $100-$250 Depending On Length Of Event | No Max | 6 | Year Round |
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Henry Fork Service Center | Virginia | Southeast |
| Teaching VBS; tutoring; workshops for teachers; pastors; health workers; sorting clothes; all aspects of serving the community | Website: www.henryforkcenter.org | 71 Sandridge Road Rocky Mount, VA 24151 | Jessica Hunt | (540) 483-2819 | Email: henryforkcenter@gmail.com | Varies Based On Lodging Location | 75 | 4 | Year Round |
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Camps Casawasco and Aldersgate | Upper New York | Northeast | Website: casowasco.org | 158 Casowasco Dr. Moravia, NY 13118 | (315) 364-8756 | |||||||||||||||||
Hannah House | Upper New York | Northeast | 1105 Ferry Ave. Niagra Falls, NY 14302 | Anne Skinner | (716) 804-6823 | |||||||||||||||||
Syracuse Westside Urban Mission | Upper New York | Northeast | 228 Davis St. Syracuse, NY 13204 | Bruce Barden | (315) 446-0040 | |||||||||||||||||
Medical Bridges Inc | Texas | South Central | Surplus medical supplies and equipment | Website: www.medicalbridges.org | 2706 Magnet Street Houston, TX 77504 | Bonnie Hughes | (713) 521-9383 | Email: dbole@medicalbridges.org | ||||||||||||||
Disaster Recovery in the Tennessee Western-Kentucky Conference | Tennessee-Western Kentucky | Southeast |
| Construction/Rehab | Website: https://twkumc.galaxydigital.com/ | Dresden, TN 38225 | Tyler Nicodem | (615) 200-0827 | Email: dr.volunteer@twkumc.org | $0 | 20 | 16 | Through December 2024 |
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Mountain TOP | Tennessee-Western Kentucky | Southeast |
| Education (including VBS; tutoring; workshops for teachers; pastors; health workers); Community Outreach | Website: www.mountain-top.org Photo URL: https://youtu.be/tj2I4idHhjY | 480 Old Highway 56 Coalmont, TN 37331 | (931) 692-3999 | Email: jacey@mountain-top.org | $385 | 60 | 12 | June-July |
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Mountain TOP - Adults | Tennessee-Western Kentucky | Southeast |
| Website: https://www.mountain-top.org/ | 480 Old Highway 56 Coalmont, TN 37313 | Kristin Guglielmo | (931) 692-3999 | Email: kristin@mountain-top.org | $185 | 25 | 18 | February, March, October, November |
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Reelfoot Rural Ministries | Tennessee-Western Kentucky | Southeast |
| Website: http://reelfootruralministries.org/ | 6923 Minnick Elbridge Rd. Obion, TN 38240 | Robert Craig | (731) 538-9970 | Email: robert.reelfoot@gmail.com | $300/team | 40 |
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Mission Central | Susquehanna | Northeast | Construction; Health (including medical and dental clinics; hospitals; community-based health education); sorting clothes; all aspects of serving the community | Website: https://missioncentral.org/ | 5 Pleasant View Drive Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 | Judi Herrold | (717) 766-1533 | Email: jherrold@missioncentral.org | Varies | Approximately $50/person/day | 20 | 14 | Year Round |
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Methodist Home for Children and Youth | South Georgia | Southeast |
| Website: www.themethodisthome.org | 304 Pierce Ave. Macon, GA 31204 | Bob Moon | (478) 751-2800 | $0.00 | 4 | 21 | All Year |
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Open Door Community House | South Georgia | Southeast |
| Teaching VBS; Building Repairs | Website: https://opendoorcommunityhouse.org/ | 2405 2nd Ave. Columbus, GA 31901 | Kim Jenkins | (706) 323-5518 | Email: execdir_odch@yahoo.com | 15 | All Year |
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South Georgia Recovery | South Georgia | Southeast |
| Website: www.sgaumc.org/disasterresponse | Saint Simons Island, GA 31522 | Luis Morales | Email: morhilll@gmail.com | |||||||||||||||
Vashti Center | South Georgia | Southeast |
| Website: www.vashti.org | 1815 E. Clay St. Thomasville, GA 31792 | Susan O'Neal | (229) 226-4634 | Email: susano@vashti.org | 15 | All Year |
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South Carolina Recovery | South Carolina | Southeast |
| Hurricane Matthew Response | 4908 Colonial Drive Columbia, SC 29203 | Ward Smith | (803) 888-3051 | Email: screcovery@umcsc.org | ||||||||||||||
Methodist Border Friendship Commission | Rio Texas Conference | South Central |
| Our goal is to talk with groups/ministries that are interested in serving in our Border area. We will match gifts of service they bring with opportunities in our area and partner them for a meaningful mission experience for both. We also have opportunities to learn about the culture of the US/Mexico border area; working with refugee/immigration ministries and more. Opportunities to serve on either side of the border (US or Mexico) exist. | 4200 N McColl McAllen, TX 78504 | Susan Hellums | (956) 648-8509 | Email: shellums@mcfirst.com | Depends (food & Lodging May/may Not Be Included) | No | Depends |
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Border Hope | Rio Texas | South Central |
| community outreach | Website: https://www.missionborderhope.org/ | 441 Monroe St Eagle Pass, TX 78852 | Becky Ballou | (210) 408-4512 | Email: bbaxterballou@att.net | |||||||||||||
Good Neighbor Settlement House | Rio Texas | South Central | None | 1254 E. Tyler St Brownsville, TX 78520 | Jack White | (956) 542-2368 | Email: simbaruns@gmail.com Email 2: bbradford@goodneighborsettlement.org | None | Not Available | None | 18 | Year-Round |
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Methodist Border Friendship Commission | Rio Texas | South Central |
| construction; rehab | 4200 N McColl Rd McAllen, TX 78504 | Susan Hellums | (956) 648-8509 | Email: shellums@mcfirst.com | Varies By Site | Varies By Site | 12 | Year-round |
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Rio Texas Hurricane Recovery | Rio Texas | South Central |
| Website: https://riotexasresponse.org/needs | TX | Susan Hellums | (956) 648-8509 | Email: shellums@mcfirst.com | Varies By Site | Travel, Individual Needs |
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UM Army-College Station | Rio Texas | South Central |
| Building/Repairing: Wheelchair Ramps; Handrails; Porches; and Window Frames/Window Screens. Interior and Exterior Painting. Minor Roof Repairs. | Website: www.umarmy.org | P.O. Box 12170 College Station, TX 77842 | Scott Atnip | (281) 479-0103 | Email: scottatnip@umarmy.org | $100-$325 | 10 | March, May-July |
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UrbanPromise Wilmington | Peninsula-Delaware | Northeast |
| Teaching VBS; tutoring; workshops for teachers; pastors; health workers; sorting clothes; all aspects of serving the community | Website: www.urbanpromise.org Photo URL: https://vimeo.com/463857400 | 2401 Thatcher St. Wilmington, DE 19802 | Deborah Holcombe | (302) 425-5502 | Email: deborah@urbanpromise.org Email 2: lori@urbanpromise.org | $300 | 60 | 16 | Last Week Of June-August |
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Wesleyan Waymakers | Peninsula-Delaware | Northeast | 209 S. State Street Dover, DE 19901 | Amy Yarnall | (302) 678-9626 | |||||||||||||||||
Circle of Care | Oklahoma | South Central | Various | Website: circleofcare.org | 1501 N.W. 24th St., Suite 214 Oklahoma City, OK 73106 | Lori Foster | (405) 530-2070 | Email: lfoster@okumc.org | ||||||||||||||
Fellowship hall renovation Simpson Alta Vista KS UMC | Oklahoma | South Central |
| Rev. Brenda J Davids | (319) 610-2980 | Email: bdavids@greatplainsumc.org | $500 | 20 | 21 | Year Round |
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Neighborhood Service Organization | Oklahoma | South Central | Various | Website: www.nsookc.org | 431 SW 11th St Oklahoma City, OK 73109 | Lori Foster | (405) 530-2070 | Email: lfoster@okumc.org | ||||||||||||||
Rebuilding Together | Oklahoma | South Central | Inner City Ministries | Website: https://rebuildingtogetherokc.org/ | 945 W Wilshire Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73116 | Lori Foster | (405) 530-2070 | Email: lfoster@okumc.org | ||||||||||||||
United Methodist Camps | Oklahoma | South Central | Various | Website: okcamps.org | 1501 NW 24th St Oklahoma City, OK 73106 | Lori Foster | (405) 530-2070 | Email: lfoster@okumc.org | ||||||||||||||
Northeast Region Center | OIMC | South Central | Cabin remodel | Website: www.umc-oimc.org | 20554 Prairie Bell Rd Preston, OK | Josephine Deere | (405) 632-2006 | Email: jdeere@oimc.org | ||||||||||||||
Okemah UMC | OIMC | South Central | Various | Website: www.umc-oimc.org | 202 N 3RD Okemah, OK | Josephine Deere | (405) 632-2006 | Email: jdeere@oimc.org | ||||||||||||||
Weleetka UMC | OIMC | South Central | Parsonage repair | Website: www.umc-oimc.org | 543 7th St Weleetka, OK 74880 | Josephine Deere | (405) 632-2006 | Email: jdeere@oimc.org | ||||||||||||||
Northwest Texas Disaster Recovery | Northwest Texas | South Central |
| Website: www.nwtxconf.org/missions.html | 1401 Avenue M Lubbock, TX 79401 | |||||||||||||||||
Door Chicago | Northern Illinois | North Central |
| all aspects of agriculture; sorting clothes; all aspects of serving the community | Website: www.doornetwork.org | 425 S. Central Park Blvd Chiacgo, IL 60624 | Andrea Sawyer-Kirksey | (303) 295-3667 | Email: door@doornetwork.org | 340 For A Weeklong $145 For A Weekend | 40 | 13 | Year Round |
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MYSI Corporation | Northern Illinois | North Central | Website: www.myschicago.org | 3001 W. 111th St. Chicago, IL 60655 | Shiree Griffin | (773) 840-4600 | ||||||||||||||||
Peace Center of Rogers Park | Northern Illinois | North Central | Website: https://www.ucrogerspark.org/ | 1545 W. Morse Ave. Chicago, IL 60626 | Wes Dorr | (773) 761-2500 | Email: deaconwes@gmail.com | |||||||||||||||
Reynoldswood Christian Camp | Northern Illinois | North Central | Website: www.reynoldswood.org | 621 Reynoldswood Rd. Dixon, IL 61021 | Eric Hoffman | (815) 284-6979 | Email: eric@niccamp.org | |||||||||||||||
Rockford Urban Ministries Work Camps | Northern Illinois | North Central |
| all aspects of agriculture; sorting clothes; all aspects of serving the community | Website: http://www.rockfordworkcamps.org | 4509 Highcrest Road Rockford, IL 61107 | Jeff Brace | (815) 964-7111 | Email: rockfordurbanmin@aol.com Email 2: rockfordworkcamps@gmail.com | $30/day | $5 Person/day Lodging | 60 | 13 | May-September |
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Austin Street Center | North Texas | South Central | Homeless outreach | Website: www.austinstreet.org | 2929 Hickory Street Dallas, TX 75371 | Daniel Roby | (214) 428-4242 | |||||||||||||||
Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity | North Texas | South Central |
| Construction. General retail in our ReStores | Website: www.dallasareahabitat.org | 22800 N Hampton Rd, Dallas TX 75212 Dallas, TX 75212 | Gretchen Weaver | (214) 678-2353 | Email: gweaver@dallas-habitat.org | There Is No Cost To Volunteer In The ReStore. Construction Costs Are Negotioable Based On Numbers And Dates | We Do Not Provide Food Or Lodging | 25 | 16 | Year-Round |
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Dallas Bethlehem Center, Inc. | North Texas | South Central |
| Unpack and distribute food to families; work with children in summer camp situations; field trips; games; tutoring. | Website: www.dallasbethlehemcenter.org | 4410 Leland Avenue Dallas, TX 75215 | Chavela Garrett | (214) 428-5171 | 20 | 12 | Year-Round |
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Food Security | North Texas | South Central |
| Unpack and distribute food to families; work with children in summer camp situations; field trips; games; tutoring. | Website: www.DallasBethlehemCenter.org | 4410 Leland Avenue Dallas, TX 75215 | Chavela Garrett | (214) 428-5171 | Unknown | Unknown | 20 | 12 | Thursdays Throughout The Year 9-3 |
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Project Transformation | North Texas | South Central | Tutoring | Website: www.projecttransformation.org | 4024 Caruth Blvd. Dallas, TX 75225 | Office | (214) 946-3600 | 12 | ||||||||||||||
Murphy-Harpst Children's Center | North Georgia | Southeast |
| Website: murphyharpst.org | 740 Fletcher Street Cedartown, GA 30125 | Scott Fuller | 828-387-0752 | Email: pkramer@murphyharpst.org | 20 | Ongoing |
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Carolina Gleaning Network | North Carolina | Southeast | We have ongoing gleaning opportunities across the state and we host mission teams to glean and distribute produce to hunger relief agencies. | Website: www.endhunger.org/hoh/ | 504 W Chapel Hill St. Durham, NC 27701 | Michael Binger | 919-309-5402 | |||||||||||||||
Carolina Rebuilding Ministry | North Carolina | Southeast |
| Website: https://www.crmhome.org/ | 3034 Highway 64 E.. Plymouth, NC 27962 | Jason DuVall | (252) 741-9502 | Email: jduvall@crmhome.org | $200.00 | Lodging Is Provided. Teams Need To Bring And Cook Their Own Food. | 75 | 13 | Year-round |
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Native American Cooperative Ministry Outreach | North Carolina | Southeast | 2708 Union School Rd. Rowland, NC 29204 | Gary Locklear | (910) 734-4070 | Email: glocklear@nccumc.org | ||||||||||||||||
Partners In Ministry - ROAR | North Carolina | Southeast |
| The team members assisting with housing rehabilitation will spend time replacing roofs; drywall; flooring; insulation; plumbing; and improving accessibility. These are urgent repairs that are needed to keep families from being displaced. | Website: www.pim-nc.org | 12 Third St Laurinburg, NC 28352 | Lee Christian | (910) 277-3355 | Email: lee.christian@pim-nc.org Email 2: partnersinministryinfo@pim-nc.org | $35 Per Person + $400 Deposit | 35 | 16 | Year Round |
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Robeson County Church and Community Center | North Carolina | Southeast | Website: www.robesontogether.org | 600 W. 5th St. Lumberton, NC 28358 | Greg Maynor | (910) 738-5204 | Email: info@robesontogether.org | |||||||||||||||
Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry | North Carolina | Southeast |
| Website: warmnc.org | 5058 Wrightsville Ave. Wilmington, NC 28403 | Avery Wilson | (910) 399-7563 | Email: averywilson@warmnc.org | $250 Per Team | 10 | 14 | All Year |
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Society of St. Andrews Gleaning Project | North Alabama | Southeast |
| all aspects of agriculture; sorting clothes; all aspects of serving the community | Website: endhunger.org/alabama | 513 Columbiana Road Homewood, AL 35209 | Elizabeth Wix | 205-245-3215 | Email: alabama@endhunger.org | $0 | 20 | 5 | Year Round |
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Community Enabler Developer | North Alabama | Southeast |
| sorting clothes; all aspects ofserving the community | Website: https://unityenabler.org | 1411 Gurnee Ave. Anniston, AL 36201 | Maudine Holloway | (256) 237-6144 | Email: commenab@bellsouth.net | $0.00 | 10 | 17 | June-August |
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Urban Ministries WE Build | North Alabama | Southeast |
| Website: www.urban-ministry.org | 1229 Cotton Ave. SW Birningham, AL 35211 | Chad Hays | (205) 781-0517 | Email: garrett@urban-ministry.org | 80 |
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Servants in Faith and Technology | North Alabama | Southeast |
| Learn & Serve Ministry; rural global village and urban slum simulation | Website: www.sifat.org | 2944 County Rd. 113 Lineville, AL 36266 | Sarah Corson | (256) 396-2015 | Email: learnandserve@sifat.org | $275-$300 | 100 | Summer |
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Sumatanga Cap and Conference Center | North Alabama | Southeast |
| Website: www.sumatanga.org | 3616 Sumatanga Rd. Gallant, AL 35972 | Mark Hughes | (256) 538-9860 | Email: volunteer@sumatanga.org | 30 | All Year Except June And July |
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Upper Sand Mountain Parish | North Alabama | Southeast |
| all aspects of agriculture; sorting clothes; all aspects of serving the community | Website: www.uppersandmountainparish.org | 24474 AL Hwy 75 Sylvania, AL 35988 | Rev. Chris Cone | (256) 638-2126 | Email: usmpstaff@hotmail.com | 60 |
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New York Hurricane Recovery | New York | Northeast |
| Website: www.nyac.com/currentdisasterresponse | 20 Soundview Avenue White Plains, NY 10606 | |||||||||||||||||
Project Hospitality | New York | Northeast | Website: www.projecthospitality.org | 100 Park Ave. Staten Island, NY 10302 | Will Nichols | (718) 448-1544 | ||||||||||||||||
UM Army Northeast | New England | Northeast | U.M. ARMY provides Christ-centered mission trips for youth, young adults and adults. Teams stay at local Methodist churches and go out into the local communities to help aging and low-income homeowners with home repairs they need. Home repairs can be accessibility ramps, interior/exterior painting, landscaping, light construction | Website: http://ne.umarmy.org | 47 Commodore Place Milford, CT 06460 | Gina Grubbs | 914-330-2599 | Email: drc@susumc.org |
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Youth Service Opportunities Project-NY | New York | Northeast | Website: www.ysop.org | 15 Rutherford Place New York City, NY 10003 | Lisa Gesson | (212) 598-0973 | Email: ysop@ysop.org | |||||||||||||||
Espanola and Los Alamos Communities | New Mexico Annual Conference Region | South Central |
| Volunteers are needed to build new homes from the ground up and at all stages of construction. No experience needed. Volunteers are needed to perform "Brush With Kindness" projects. These are exterior minor home repairs as well as yard clean up. Both these activities are in partnership with low to mid income residents. Homeowners are required to work alongside volunteers. Our main funding source for purchasing building materials for these programs are our ReStore (building materials thrift shop); Furniture Store and Thrift Shop. We are required to use new materials in new house construction. Store volunteers are needed. | Website: www.habitatevla.org | 726 N. Riverside Drive Espanola, NM 87532 | Yvonne Atencio | (505) 614-5853 | Email: director@habitatevla.org | 100 | Food $15/person/day; $45/person/day Lodging | 30 | 18 | Anytime/3 Day Minimum |
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Casa Esperanza | New Mexico | South Central |
| Serving meals; renovations and repairs; general maintanence | Website: www.casaesperanzanm.org | 1005 Yale NE, Albuquerque, NM 87196 Albuquerque, NM 87196 | Sally Gillich | (505) 277-9880 | Email: volunteers@casanm.org | $0.00 | 50 | 16 |
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New Mexico Disaster Recovery | New Mexico | South Central |
| 8510 Wyoming Boulevard Northeast Albuquerque, NM 87113 | Vern Baker | (505) 918-9538 | Email: umc.disaster.nm@gmail.com | |||||||||||||||
Rescue Mission of El Paso | New Mexico | South Central |
| various | Website: www.rmelp.org | 221 N. Lee Street El Paso, TX 77901 | Blake Barrow | (915) 532-2575 | Email: info@jlep.org | Various | 20 | 12 |
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Camp Mechuwana | New England | Northeast |
| visit nursing home; clothing ministry; salvage projects; food distribution | Website: http://www.mechuwana.org/ | Winthrop, ME 4364 | Norman Thombs | (207) 377-2924 | Email: mechuwana@fairPoint.net Email 2: mechuwana@gmail.com | $275.00 | 125 |
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Central Vermont Mission | New England | Northeast |
| Repair and remodeling of homes, roof replacement, porches/decks/ramps, painting, etc. for those in need in this rural community. | Website: http://centralvermontmission.org | 3726 Crosstown Road Northfield, VT 5663 | Brian Carlson | (855) 505-3327 | Email: centralvtmission@gmail.com | $96.00 | Lidging Included. Teams Prep Their Own Meals | 22 | 12 | May-September |
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United Methodist Economic Ministry | New England | Northeast | Projects house painting/repairs, roof repair, insulating, carpentry, plumbing, electrician etc. | Photo URL: www.umeconomicministry.com | 1458 Salem Road Salem Township, ME 04983 | Helen Pinkham | (207) 678-2611 | Email 2: helen.pinkham.umem@gmail.com | $300/person | Lodging Included In Project Cost. Teams Prep Their Own Meals. | 22 | June-September |
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Blackfeeet United Methodist Parish | Mountain Sky | Western | Website: www.bumpmission.com | 124 Hwy 89 Browning, MT 54917 | Gail Hoyt | (406) 338-3900 | ||||||||||||||||
AMEN St. Louis | Missouri | South Central |
| We coordinate for our volunteer groups to do a variety of service throughout their week at local organizations. Organizations can change year to year; but typically volunteers will be volunteering at a food bank; domestic violence shelter; refugee resettlement agency; urban sustainability farm; beautification project; or homeless/wrap around services agency. Each of these organizations has professional volunteer coordination; and they plug in our groups depending on the age range and the day-to-day needs of the organization. Activities can range from sorting and organizing food donations; stuffing backpacks for a give-away; sorting through clothing donations; pulling weeds in an urban garden; giving out food directly to the unhoused community on the streets; cleaning apartments that are being prepared for women entering a domestic violence housing program; and much more. | Website: amenstlouis.org | 4111 Connecticut St. St. Louis, MO 63116 | Annie Girresch | (314) 664-5525 | Email: amenstlouis@gmail.com | $200.00 | 24 | 14 | Year Round, Typically For Durations Of 1 Week |
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LifeWiseSTL (Formally Kingdom House) | Missouri | South Central |
| various; based on skills and interests of group. can include serving with youth; special events (such as back to school events); or projects more manual in nature (raised bed gardens; indoor/outdoor cleaning/sorting/stocking); to name a few! | Website: http://www.lifewisestl.org/ | 1321 S. 11th Street St. Louis, MO 63104 | Dan Richter | (314) 627-1233 | Email: drichter@kingdomhouse.org | $200 Refundable Group Deposit | There Is A $200 Refundable Deposit In Order To Confirm Trip. That Is Returned So Long At Group Doesn't Cancel Or Do Damage To Accommodations/lodging. | 24-25 People | Year-round |
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Mission Missouri House of Liberty | Missouri | South Central |
| building/restoring/rehab/construction | Website: www.missionmissouri.org | 509 Ruth Street Sikeston, MO 63801 | Jane Pfefferkorn | (573) 481-0505 | Email: missionmissouri1j@gmail.com | $50.00 | Usually Have Teams Stay At First UMC | 20 | 17 | April-September |
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Missouri Disaster Relief | Missouri | South Central |
| Website: www.umcdisaster.org | 3601 Amron Court Columbia, MO 65202 | Tina Harris | (573) 474-7155 | Email: office@moumethodist.org | ||||||||||||||
Missouri Flood Recovery | Missouri | South Central |
| Website: https://www.ccsomo.org/volunteer/ | 424 E. Monastery Street Springfield, MO 65807 | Jill Bryant | (417) 720-4213 | Email: scronkhite@ccsomo.org | ||||||||||||||
Hope Hollow Ministries | Mississippi | Southeast |
| Teaching VBS; tutoring; workshops for teachers; pastors; health workers; Disability Ministry | Website: www.hopehollowms.org | 910 Catlett Road Canton, MS 39046 | Greg Hawkins | (601) 859-5290 | Email 2: ghawkins@hopehollowms.org | $150 | 30 | 13 | Year Round |
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Mississippi Long-Term Recovery | Mississippi | Southeast |
| The Mississippi Long-Term Recovery consists of both new construction projects and repairs. The repair projects can include but are not limited to, repair/replace drywall, repair/replace facia/soffit, replace vinyl siding, replace windows, repair/replace flooring/subfloor, replace cabinets/vanities/countertops, replace interior/exterior doors, priming/painting in MS Delta (Issaquena, Sharkey, Humphreys Counties); Northeast MS (Monroe County) | 101 N 1st St. Rolling Fork, MS 39159 | Chris Adams | 601-818-5899 | Email: cadam@mississippi-umc.org | ||||||||||||||
Mississippi United Methodist Choctaw Mission | Mississippi | Southeast |
| Teaching VBS; tutoring; workshops for teachers; pastors; health workers; sorting clothes; all aspects of serving the community | 10971 Road 2606 Choctaw, MS 39564 | Patricia Battle | (601) 527-3734 | Email: patbattle67@gmail.com | Lodging $20.00/per Person/per Night; Food Provided By The Team | 32 | 14 | Year Round |
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Rust College | Mississippi | Southeast | 150 Rust Ave. Holly Springs, MS 38635 | David Beckley | (662) 252-2491 | Email: dlbeckley@rustcollege.edu, | ||||||||||||||||
Seashore Mission | Mississippi | Southeast |
| sorting clothes; all aspects of serving the community | 856 Division St. Biloxi, MS 39530 | Elijah Mitchell | (228) 331-1477 | $800.00 | 12 | 18 |
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Feed My Starving Children | Minnesota | North Central | Website: http://www.fmsc.org | 401 93rd Avenue NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433 | Barb Shimshock | (763) 404-7416 | Email: bshimshock@fmsc.org | |||||||||||||||
United Methodist Camps in Minnesota | Minnesota | Southeast | 122 West Franklin Avenue, Suite 400 Minneapolis, MN 55404 | Keith Shew | (612) 230-6130 | Email: keith.shew@minnesotaumc.org | ||||||||||||||||
Cass Community Social Service | Michigan | North Central |
| Community Outreach; Education (including VBS; tutoring; workshops for teachers; pastors; health workers); Agriculture (including work with livestock; crops; tree planting) | Website: www.casscommunity.org Photo URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ys79piSqMq0 | 11745 Rosa Parks Blvd. Detroit, MI 48206 | Sue Pethoud | (313) 883-2277 | Email: spethoud@casscommunity.org | Free If Day Trips Only. $30 Per Person Per Night If Overnight. | 100 | 12 | Year Round |
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Child Reintegration Centre |
| Our approach focuses on maintaining local ownership, empowering local leadership, and
identifying local solutions. Our mission teams are focused on training and equipping local staff to
do the work because we believe that the best way to make a lasting impact is to empower the
local community to take ownership of their own development. By training local staff, we are not
only providing them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed, but we are also
investing in the future of their communities. | Bo Sierra Leone | Yasmine Vaughan | 703-793-9251 x107 | 15 |
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God's Country Cooperative Ministry | Michigan | North Central | 110 W. Harrie St. Newberry, MI 49869 | Randy Hildebrant | (906) 293-5711 | Email: RHildebrant@umcmission.org | $280.00 | |||||||||||||||
Motown Mission | Michigan | North Central |
| all aspects of agriculture; sorting clothes; all aspects of serving the community | Website: http://motownmission.org Photo URL: https://youtu.be/vhWgzqLwyRc | 8000 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48202 | Carl Gladstone | (313) 718-2275 | Email: director@motownmission.org | $299/week | 60 | 11 | June Through August |
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Dulac Community Center | Louisiana | South Central |
| Various | Website: www.dulaccommunitycenter.org | 125 Coast Guard Rd. Dulac, LA 70353 | Mary Billiot | (985) 563-7483 | $250.00 | 40 | 16 |
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Camp Moneto | Indiana | North Central | 551 Camp Moneto Road Nashville, IN 47448 | Pam Tedrow | 812.849.6824 | 2 | 18 | May-August |
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Grand Isle Recovery | Louisiana | South Central |
| Construction; Education (including VBS; tutoring; workshops for teachers; pastors; health workers); Agriculture (including work with livestock; crops; tree planting); Community Outreach | Father Mark Troups | (712) 830-4261 | Email: howellkv@sbcglobal.net | $40/day/person | 75 |
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Hope Ministries | Louisiana | South Central | Food pantry/education | Website: hopebr.org | 4643 Winbourne Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70805 | Janet Simmons | (225) 355-0702 | Email 2: jsimmons@hopebr.org | ||||||||||||||
Lake Charles, Louisiana Long Term Recovery | Louisiana | South Central |
| Construction; Education (including VBS; tutoring; workshops for teachers; pastors; health workers); Agriculture (including work with livestock; crops; tree planting); Community Outreach | Katherine Howell | (712) 830-4261 | Email: khowell@la-umc.org | 100/wk | 30 |
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Louisiana Conference Mission Station | Louisiana | South Central |
| This facility will be used for a variety of purposes. When a disaster strikes in the area it will be used for Early Response Teams. During Long Term Recovery VIM rebuild teams will be using the facility - as they are right now to repair and rebuilt homes. Long term; when we are not responding to disaster it will be utilized to host mission teams who come to work in the area on homes in this low income area. Hopefully; they will offer other opportunities thru opportunities like VBS. | Website: www.la-umc.org | 527 North Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70802 | Elaine Burleigh, Bernisha Felker | (225) 346-1646 | Email: eburleigh@la-umc.org Email 2: larainewaughtal@laumcmissions.org | $15 Per Night With A Donation For Materials. In Answer To Your Question Below This Covers Lodging, Internet And Utilities. | 68 | 11 | Any Time Of The Year |
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MacDonnell Children's Services | Louisiana | South Central |
| Volunteers help with painting and maintaining older buildings; pressure washing; small construction projects and repairs of our residential children's home. | Website: www.macdonnellchildren.org | 8326 Main Street Houma, LA 70363 | Kevin Champagne | (985) 868-8362 | None | 15 | Year-Round |
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N. Rampart Comm Ctr-St. Mark's UMC | Louisiana | South Central | Meals and construction | 1130 North Rampart New Orleans, LA 70116 | Cory Sparks | (504) 529-8044 | Email: stmarksumcnola@gmail.com | |||||||||||||||
Children and Family Urban Retreat Movement | Iowa | North Central | Website: www.cfum.org | 1548 8th St. Des Moines, IA 50311 | Linda Danielson | (515) 282-3242 | Email: admin@cfum.org | |||||||||||||||
Iowa Disaster Recovery | Iowa | North Central |
| rebuilds and rehabs | 2301 Rittenhouse Street Des Moines, IA 50321 | Catie Newman | (712) 899-4067 | Email: Disaster.Response@iaumc.org | ||||||||||||||
Matthew 25 | Iowa | North Central |
| Website: http://www.hub25.org | 203 3rd Ave. SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 | Jessica Bolten | 319-362-2214 | Email: jessica@hub25.org | $0 | This Is Determined By The Team. Lodging And Meals Are Not Provided. | 25 | 13 | Summer |
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Okoboji Camp and Retreat Center | Iowa | North Central | Website: http://www.okobojicamp.com/ | 21413 154th St Place Spirit Lake, IA 51360 | Eric Scheve | (712) 336-2936 | Email: eric@okobojicamp.com | |||||||||||||||
Wesley Woods Camp and Retreat Center | Iowa | North Central |
| Wesley Woods Camp and Retreat Center is a beautiful 344 acre property where God shows up for all people through spaces we prepare. In this project, we hope to maintain and repair the camp's facilities and grounds. Work can include construction, remodeling, painting, grounds work, and similar tasks. Complete work list will be shared at a later date. | Website: wesleywoodsiowa.org Photo URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C18UJqC5_8 | 10896 Nixon St. Indianola, IA 50125 | Sean Gundersen | (515) 961-4523 | Email: sean.gundersen@iaumc.org | $0 | 15 | 16 | September-November |
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Camp Adventure | Indiana | North Central |
| 5121 N 1000 E Pierceton, IN 46562 | Sara Daniels | 574-834-1300 | Email: ca@impact2818.org | |||||||||||||||
Camp Indicoso | Indiana | North Central |
| 1558 Sieboldt Quarry Rd, Springville, IN 47462 | Pam Tedrow | 812.849.6824 | Email: pam.tedrow@impact2818.org | $0 | 2 | 18 | June 1-Aug 1 |
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Camp Rivervale | Indiana | North Central | 496 Rivervale Rd. Mitchell, IN 47446 | Pam Tedrow | (812) 849-6824 | Email: ptedrow@impact2818.com | ||||||||||||||||
Epworth Forest Conference Center | Indiana | North Central |
| Developing Principled Christian Leaders | Website: http://impact2818.org | 8531 E. Epwoth Forest Rd. North Webster, IN 46555 | (574) 834-2212 | $0.00 | Varies | 18 | Year Round |
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Dayspring Native American United Methodist Church | Illinois Great Rivers | North Central |
| Woodlands development & maintenance | Website: www.dayspringnaumc.com | 201 North Norwood Place East Peoria, IL 61611 | Danira Parra | (309) 202-4197 | Email: Dayspringnaumc@gmail.com | $200.00 | Food:$10/person/day; Lodging: $50/person/day (based On 2/room In Hotel) Or $20/person/day Camping | 12 | 10 | May 1-October 31 |
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Midwest Mission | Illinois Great Rivers | North Central |
| Kit building, Build desks, Repairing Sewing Machines or Bicycles | Website: www.midwestmissiondc.org | 1001 Mission Dr Pawnee, IL 62558 | Chantel Corrie | 217-483-7911 | Email: office@midwestmission.org | $50 Per Room In Dormitory & $6 Material Fee Per Shift | Lodging: $30 Per RV Per Night | 20 | 11 | Year Round |
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Appalachia Service Project | Holston | Southeast |
| ASP is a Christian ministry; open to all people; that inspires hope and service through volunteer home repair and replacement in Central Appalachia. | Website: www.asphome.org | 4523 Bristol Hwy Johnson City, TN 37601 | Jen Rickert | (423) 491-5828 | Email: jrickert@asphome.org | $375-week, $75 Per Workday (There Is No Cost For Volunteers Serving With Disaster Recovery Projects Except Food And Lodging Expenses) | No Max. Groups Divide Into Work Crews Of 5-7 (Including At Least 2 Adults Age 19+) | 11 | Summer (June-August) - Sunday To Saturday Trips, Year-Round (September-April) - Flexible 2-5 Workday Trips. |
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Bethlehem Center | Holston | Southeast | Teaching VBS; tutoring; workshops for teachers; pastors; health workers; all aspects of agriculture; sorting clothes; all aspects of serving the community | Website: www.thebeth.org | 200 W. 38th St. Chattanooga, TN 37410 | Reginald Smith | (423) 266-1384 | Email: rsmith@thebeth.org | $30 | 50 | 16 | Summer Months |
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Jubilee Project | Holston | Southeast |
| Teaching VBS; tutoring; workshops for teachers; pastors; health workers; sorting clothes; all aspects of serving the community | 197 N. Jockey St. Sneedville, TN 37869 | Monte Emerson | (423) 733-4195 | $45.00 | Lodging Is Included. Food Costs Depend On Team | 25 | 11 | Year Round |
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Morgan Scott Project | Holston | Southeast |
| onstruction/rehab; all aspects of agriculture; sorting clothes; all aspects of serving the community | Website: www.morganscottproject.org | 1022 Old Deer Lodge Pike Deer Lodge, TN 37726 | Crystal Tompkins | (423) 965-3131 | Email: morganscott@highland.net Email 2: mspctompkins@gmail.com | $250.00 | 35 | None | Year Round |
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Project Crossroads | Holston | Southeast |
| Summer home rehab and repairs for elderly and disabled; Emergency plumbing, electrical, and handicap ramps all year long. Cutting; splitting and preparing firewood for winter heating. Delivering firewood once a month November to March. | Website: www.projectcrossroads.org | 136 Snider Branch Rd. Marion, VA 24354 | Kirk Lowe | 276-782-3339 | Email 2: projectcrossroads@yahoo.com | Donation | Budget $10-15/person/day Food; Lodging - Love Offering | 40 | 4 | Nearby | Mid-May-Mid-August |
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Neighborhood Center | Greater New Jersey | Northeast | Website: www.neighborhoodrising.org | 278 Kaighns Ave. Camden, NJ 8033 | Michael Landis | (856) 362-5295 | Email: info@ncicamden.com | |||||||||||||||
Camp Fontanelle | Great Plains | South Central |
| Work on a new activity/ outdoor meeting space or repair on existing structures | Website: www.campfontanelle.com | 9677 County Road 3 Nickerson, NE 68044 | Ryan Siver | (402) 478-4296 | Email: rsiver@greatplainsumc.org | $100 | 20 | 14 | Spring, Fall, Winter |
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Camp Lakeside | Great Plains | South Central |
| Website: camplakeside.camp | 300 East Scott Lake Drive Scott City, KS 67871 | Chad Irwin | (620) 872-2021 | Email: cirwin@greatplainsumc.org | 10 | 18 | All Year |
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Camp Norwesca | Great Plains | South Central |
| Join us for a rewarding volunteer project to refresh the exterior of our lodge! We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us apply a new coat of paint, enhancing the beauty and longevity of our community space. This project not only revitalizes the lodge but also fosters camaraderie among participants. Supplies will be provided, and no prior painting experience is necessary. Come out and lend a hand, enjoy some refreshments, and take pride in making a significant improvement to our beloved lodge. Your involvement will help create a welcoming environment for all who visit!
The process will begin with thorough preparation, which may include some repairs to the wood, scraping away any old paint, and cleaning the surfaces before applying primer. Following this, volunteers will work in teams to paint the lodge, giving it a fresh and vibrant look. All necessary supplies will be provided, so no prior painting experience is required. After the painting is complete, we’ll wrap up with a clean-up and final walk-through to admire our collective effort. | Website: http://norwesca.org | 79 Norwesca Road Chadron, NE 69337 | Brandi May | (308) 432-3872 | Email: bmay@greatplainsumc.org | $100 | 30 | 14 | Spring And Fall |
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The Big Garden | Great Plains | South Central |
| Our group mission experiences are a combination of hands-on work; educational opportunities; and small-group learning for youth and adults based around issues of hunger; poverty; and food security (ex: Food security and food justice; Community gardens; Basic gardening skills; Advocacy). | Website: BigGarden.org | 5602 Read Street Omaha, NE 68152 Omaha, NE 68152 | Kay Wilwerding | (402) 898-9862 | Email: kwilwerding@biggarden.org | Activities & Education = $15/day/person | Lodging $15; Teams Provide Own Food | 50 | 5 | June-August |
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The Big Garden (United Methodist Ministries) | Great Plains | South Central |
| Our group mission experiences are a combination of hands-on work; educational opportunities; and small-group learning for youth and adults based around issues of hunger; poverty; and food security. Depending on the length of your stay; topics and activities may include: Food security and food justice; Community gardens; Systemic issues of hunger and poverty; Mutuality in mission; Basic gardening skills; Seed saving; Shopping in a food pantry; How to shop with food stamps (SNAP); What is the poverty line?; Race and poverty; Homelessness and working in a shelter; Advocacy; Food preservation; Composting | Website: BigGarden.org | 5602 Read Street Omaha, NE 68152 | Nathan Morgan | (402) 898-9862 | Email: info@biggarden.org | Activities & Education = $15/day/person | $15/person/day For Lodging; Teams Provide Own Food | 50 | 5 | June-August |
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Wichita Habitat For Humanity | Great Plains | South Central |
| Home Construction | Website: www.wichitahabitat.org | 130 E. Murdock, Suite 102 Witchita, KS 67214 | Sara Marsh | (316) 269-0755 | Email: smarsh@greatplainsumc.org | 16 | ||||||||||||
First UMC Pahoke | Florida | Southeast |
| VBS; Food Pantry | 491 E. Main St. Pahokee, FL 33476 | Rev. Gordon Pike | (561) 924-7241 | Email: pahokeefumc@bellsouth.net | 80 | All Year |
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Hurricane Ian Recovery | Florida | Southeast |
| Jill Hockin | Email: jhockin@flumc.org | |||||||||||||||||
Habitat for Humanity SE Volusia | Florida | Southeast |
| Website: habitatsev.org | 612 A N. Ridgewood Ave Edgewater, FL 32132 | Coralie Gilson | (386) 428-5010 | Email: Coralie.gilson@yahoo.com | $100 | 15 | 18 | Summer |
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Project Restoration | Eastern Pennsylvania | Northeast |
| Photo URL: https://youtu.be/22u5Me0YnqQ | 980 Madison Ave Norristown, PA 19403 | Denise Shelton | 484-441-637 | $25 - $225 Per Week Depending On Accomodations | 25 | 14 | Year Round |
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St. James Retreat Center | Eastern Pennsylvania | Northeast | Website: https://www.stjumc.org/1st-gallery | 199 E. Tabor Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19120 | (215) 406-0148 | |||||||||||||||||
Blue Rose Mission | East Ohio | North Central |
| Home Repair of all types | Website: www.bluerosemission.org | 12 North Diamond Street Mansfield, OH 44907 | Garland Harvey | (419) 512-2812 | Varies By Project | 30 | 13 | June-July |
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Covered Bridge Mission Center | East Ohio | North Central |
| A host site for mission teams doing work in Ashtabula county. We work in conjunction with H20 Missions. | Website: http://jeffersonumc.org/ | 125 East Jefferson Street Jefferson, OH 44047 | Michael Czayka | 440-813-3036 | Email: mczayka@kent.edu | 30 | 14 | All Year |
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North Street Mission | East Ohio | North Central |
| sorting clothes; all aspects of serving the community | Website: www.northstreetmission.org | 150 E. North St. Wooster, OH 44691 | Suzanne Feltner | (330) 264-9250 | Email: northstreetmission@gmail.com | 200/week | 20 | 13 | Year Round |
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Urban Mission Ministries Work Mission | East Ohio | North Central | all aspects of agriculture; sorting clothes; all aspects of serving the community | Website: www.urbanmission.org | 311 North 6th Street Steubenville, OH 43952 | Rev. Ashley Steele | (740) 282-8010 | Email: asteele@urbanmission.org | $250 | 60 | 12 | Year Round |
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Lake Poinsett Camp | Dakotas | North Central | Website: www.dakcamps.org/camps/lake-poinsett | 20 S. Lake Dr. Alrington, SD 57212 | Christy Helfin | (605) 983-5547 | Email: lpc@dakcamps.org | |||||||||||||||
Rosebud Reservation: Tree of Life Ministries | Dakotas | North Central |
| allaspects of agriculture; sorting clothes; all aspects of serving the community; Workingin soup kitchen | Website: www.treeofliferelief.org Photo URL: treeoflifeministry@tolboutique | 140 S. Roosevelt Ave Mission, SD 57555 | Linda Garriott | (605) 856-4266 | Email: treeoflife@gwtc.net | $300.00 | Lodging Is Included; Meals Are Separate | 20 | 12 | Year Round |
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Spirit Lake Nation Native American Reservation | Dakotas | North Central | Website: http://spiritlakeministrycenter.org | 3365 81st Ave NE Spirit Lake, ND | Kim and Paulette Paulson | (701) 739-9019 | Email: SLministry@hotmail.com | |||||||||||||||
Wesley Acres Work Camp | Dakotas | North Central | 1821 115th Ave. SE Dazey, ND 58429 | Paul and Brenda Lint | (701) 733-2413 | Email: wac@dakcamps.org | ||||||||||||||||
Central Texas Disaster Response | Central Texas | South Central |
| Website: www.ctcumc.org/disasterresponse | 3200 E. Rosedale St. Fort Worth, TX 76105 | Susan Luttrell | (817) 877-5222 | Email: SusanLuttrell@ctcumc.org | ||||||||||||||
Central Texas-Youth In Mission | Central Texas | Southeast | Repairs and renovation | Website: www.ctcym.org | 3200 E. Rosedale St. Fort Worth, TX 76105 | Claire Condrey | (817) 877-5222 | Email: clairecondrey@ctcumc.org | ||||||||||||||
United Community Centers, Inc. | Central Texas | South Central |
| Small maintenance work around the building; cleaning gardens; working with children in a literacy program; outside games with children; youth devotionals; youth games; working with senior citizens; food pantry stocking and cleaning | Website: www.unitedcommunitycenters.org | 1200 E. Maddox Avenue For Worth, Texas 76104 Fort Worth, TX 76114 | Frances Martinez | (817) 927-5556 | $0.00 | 20 | 13 | Year-Round |
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Solar Oven Partners | Dakotas | North Central | Solar Oven Partners is an Advance Special mission founded and located in the Dakotas Annual Conference. Through this mission, volunteers manufacture components of solar ovens which we ship, unassembled (Ikea-style, as I like to describe it) to the locations where they will be distributed, currently the Dominican Republic and Sierra Leone and The Navajo Nation in New Mexico and Arizona. Volunteers in Mission travel to these locations to assemble ovens and assist in the two-day cooking seminar for oven recipients. We cook in the ovens with the recipients and conclude each seminar with a meal of solar-cooked food. | 1304 Main Street Elk River, MN 55330-2949 | Karen Workman | (651) 295-0221 | ||||||||||||||||
Meeting Ground Homeless Mnistry | Baltimore-Washington | Northeast | Website: meetingground.org | 401 North St. Elkton, MD 21921 | Colandra Coleman | (410) 620-3128 | Email: dane@meetingground.org | |||||||||||||||
Youth Service Opportunities Project-DC | Baltimore-Washington | Northeast | Website: www.ysop.org | 1317 G St., NW Washington, DC 20005 | Danielle Stonehirsch | (202) 347-2525 | Email: ysop@ysop.org | |||||||||||||||
Delta Dream Food Pantry | Arkansas | South Central |
| all aspects of agriculture | 103 West Mississippi Street Marianna, AR 72360 | Evelyn Shackelford | (870) 662-0672 | Email: mlpccw@aol.com | $150 | $15 Per Person/day | 25 | 16 | March-October |
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ECHO Village | Arkansas | South Central |
| Teams will do general construction and clean up of small homes built for the poor; those with mental and physical handicaps; prison release; and homeless. There will be accompanying projects such as community garden spaces to be built; a community chicken coop; community playground; community building; and bunkhouse for the homeless. | Website: http://www.echofreeclinic.org | 4004 E. Van Buren Eureka Springs, AR 72632 | Suzie Bell | (479) 981-1680 | Email: mightywarriorrocks@yahoo.com | $6.00 / Person / Day | 15 | 13 | Year-Round |
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Foodbank of N.Central Arkansas | Arkansas | South Central | sorting clothes; all aspects of serving the community | Website: www.foodbanknca.org | 1042 Highland Circle Mountain Home, AR 72653 | Jeff Quick | (870) 449-7565 | Email: directorfbnca@centurytel.net | $0.00 | $10/person/day Food; $20/person/day Lodging | 40 | 10 | Year-Round |
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Heifer Ranch | Arkansas | South Central |
| Website: www.heifer.org | 55 Heifer Rd. Perryville, AR 72126 | Bobbie Jo Howard | (501) 889-5124 | Email: reservations@heifer.org | $75-$425 | 100 | 12 | Year-Round |
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Hoover UMC Outreach | Arkansas | South Central | Repairs and renovation | 4000 West 13th Street Little Rock, AR 72204 | Byron Mann | (870) 826-0268 | Email: vim@arumc.org | |||||||||||||||
Mount Sequoyah | Arkansas | South Central |
| Groundskeeping/trail upkeep; rehabilitation of older buildings for classroom space and housing. | Website: www.mountsequoyah.org | 150 Northwest Skyline Drive Fayetteville, AR 72701 | Emily Gentry | (800) 760-8126 | Varies | Breakfast-$9.00 Lunch=$10.50 Dinner=$14.50 | 50 | None | Year-Round |
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Ozark Mission Project | Arkansas | South Central |
| Construction/rehab; Community Gardening, tree planting, all aspects of agriculture | Website: www.ozarkmissionproject.org | P.O. Box 26525 Little Rock, AR 72221 | Bailey Faulkner | (501) 664-3232 | Email 2: hfrench@ozarkmissionproject.org | $300/week | 80 | 12 | Year-Round |
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Alabama Rural Ministry | Alabama-West Florida | Southeast |
| Teaching VBS; tutoring; workshops for teachers; pastors; health workers | Website: www.arm-al.org | PO Box 2890 Auburn, AL 36831 | Lisa Pierce | (334) 501-4276 | Email 2: lisa@arm-al.org | $319 For The Summer (flexible Based Upon Time Of Year) | 40 | 10 | Year Round |
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Aldersgate Retreat Center | Southeast | all aspects of agriculture | Website: www.aldersgatecamp.org | 125 Aldersgate Camp Rd. Ravenna, KY 40472 | Haley Andes | (606) 723-5078 | Email: dave@aldersgatecamp.org | Varies, Free And/or Reduced Rate For Workers/teams | 12 | 14 | February, August-November |
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Grace Kids | Southeast |
| VBS; tutoring; feeding; sorting clothes; other community services | Website: www.gracekidschurch.com | 900 Denmark Street Louisville, KY 40215 | Corey Nelson | (502) 794-5285 | $50.00 | App. $60 Food And Lodging | 15 | 15 | Year-round |
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Housing Development Alliance Hammerin' In the Hills | Southeast |
| Working with the Housing Development Alliance; teams can expect to work in various new home construction and existing home rehabilitation projects. These projects may include but are not limited to setting floor joist; raising walls roofing; shingling; painting; building handicapped ramps; replacing doors and windows; framing and general home repair work. | Website: www.housingdevelopmentalliance.org | PO 7284 Hazard, KY 41701 | Janie Britton | (606) 436-0497 | $225.00 | Lodging Is Included In The Volunteer Fee But Teams Are Responsible For Their Own Food. | 50 | 14 | Year-round |
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Sharing with Appalachian People | Kentucky | Southeast | Website: www.mcc.org | 3040 Elkhorn Creek Elkhorn City, KY 41522 | Kristin Overstreet | (606)634-4418 | Email: appalachiaAdmin@mcc.org | $375 | 50 | 15 | Depends On Location |
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Tanzania |
| Priority Projects: 1) Tanzania Women Development, Orphans and Vulnerable Children School - Dar es Salaam - This project is to build a pre-school for orphans and vulnerable children. It will help to train girls and all children to take care of themselves by providing mental, spiritual, physical, and material assistanc | Dar es Salaam Tanzania | Mutwale Ntambo Wa Mushidi | ||||||||||||||||||
Uganda |
| Entebbe Uganda | Kumwiza Rose Martha Musooko | |||||||||||||||||||
Uruguay |
| Priority Projects: 1) Aguada Methodist Church Parsonage Restoration - This parsonage turned Student House needs repairs and painting to meet the needs of students living there and for community usage. Volunteers can also help build an evangelistic and mission program for students connected to house as well as for the surrounding church schools. 2) Goodwill Institute in Malvin - Building to be used for Goodwill Institute, a program designed to assist young people with special needs, needs roof, wall and floor work, general repairs and painting, as well as, the construction of ramps, handrails, etc. for proper wheelchair access. 3) Mercedes Methodist Church - Volunteers needed to help paint sanctuary once humidity problem has been resolved and build furniture to complete the kitchen construction. 4) Renacer Summer Camp and Retreat Center - Volunteers are needed to build a new double cabin as well as to continue the revitalization effort of this area, including construction, farming and landscaping. 5) Church of the Cross and Eugene Stockwell Student Center in Salto - Dorms, sitting rooms, bathrooms, hallway, kitchen and stairs of the Student Center are in need of painting as well as the sanctuary, Pastor's Office, sitting room, and bathroom of the Church. The basement of this facility also needs repairs and painting before it can be used furthe | Canelones Department Uruguay | Stella F. Bolioli and Marcela Robaina | ||||||||||||||||||
Tanzania |
| Priority Projects: 1) United Methodist Church Construction in Morogoro - construction of a church and evangelistic center (Advance #15059N) 2) Susannah Wesley Training Center in Morogoro - Training women in skills and enabling them to be self-sufficient and educating children (Advance #3020705) 3) Wesley Primary School in Morogoro - Building classrooms and providing vulnerable children with an education (Advance #3020704) 4) Morogoro United Methodist Preschools in Morogoro, Mangae, Mbabala, Dodoma - Building classrooms and developing educational materials to improve educational instruction (Advance #15048N) 5) Morogoro Pastors' Training Center in Morogoro - Teaching skills to local pastors, enabling them to serve new congregations and communities (Advance #3020710) 6) Reaching Out Ministry in Morogoro - Supporting and growing small churches in rural areas to spread Christian teachings (Advance #15053 | Morogoro Tanzania | Umba Kalangwa | ||||||||||||||||||
Tanzania |
| Priority Projects: Magu, Tanzania: 1) Secondary School Construction - The church is working towards finishing a secondary school to serve vulnerable families who are struggling to fund secondary education for their children, something that is not free in Tanzania. Walls are already completed with work left to be done on roofing, plaster, and finishing. 2) Church Construction - The Methodist Church in Tanzania is in need of assistance in creating homes for their churches to meet in and church construction on several churches in Magu. 3) Medical Clinic/Community Health Seminars - The church at Magu has a fully functional, new medical clinic. The clinic is fully licensed and the doctor operating the clinic is retired from government service with many years of experience. The clinic would welcome medical teams to help with the never ending case load as well as helping lead public health seminars. 4) Church Seminars - Magu is the headquarters of the Methodist Church in Tanzania. It is a strong church that can benefit from any number of trainings and conference for youth, adults, women and men's groups, and pastor | Mwanza Tanzania | |||||||||||||||||||
Spain |
| Priority Projects: 1) Leadership Training for Pastors - Barcelona - Training pastors for the work of the church is a top priority, and there is a need for qualified theology and Bible teachers and professors to help or do the training. Groups will meet for a week of intensive training for training. 2) Leadership training for Laity - Barcelona - This leadership training will be an emphasis on evangelism and discipleship. This project's goal is to host teams of people that can provide guidance and hands-on evangelism experiences. With the spiritual awakening in Spain right now, the Evangelical UMC in Spain wants to learn from other Methodist Churches globally and use this season to emphasize the need to reach the lost, the least, and the last for transformed lives that reveal Chris | El Prat de Llobregat Spain | Guillem Correa | ||||||||||||||||||
Operation Classroom |
| Operation Classroom is a non-profit organization that partners with the United Methodist Church in Liberia and Sierra Leone in an effort to empower the people to rise out of poverty through education.
Operation Classroom in partnership with Liberia United Methodist Church provides scholarships for young women and men to attend Secondary School. These students' progress is carefully monitored by our partners in Liberia to assure the students grades, attendance and conduct are meeting the requirement of their scholarship. Our support is particularly important to help boost the teacher salaries as UM schools do not receive government support for their teachers.
In Sierra Leone, we have scholarships for assisting the Secondary Schools by covering the fees of students who need assistance. These students are monitored to be sure they are meeting the requirements of the scholarship. Less and less support is needed for the UM Schools because the government is funding teacher salaries for all certified teachers.
The Taiama Enterprise Academy (TEA) is an innovative boarding school that has the potential to break the cycle of poverty through developing the entrepreneurial side of creative, hard-working young men and women. | Website: https://www.operationclassroom.org | Sierra Leone, Liberia | Karen Gould | 317-695-4206 | 8 | |||||||||||||||
Senegal |
| More info on Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/emusdakar.nordfoire?locale=fr_FR | Eglise Méthodiste De Grand-Yoff, Grand Yoff, DAKAR/SENEGAL, 13121 Ndiass Senegal | Jean Pierre Ndour | 00221772155266 | |||||||||||||||||
SIerra Leone |
| Priority Projects: 1) Sembehun Church Construction Project - Moyamba West District ?Finish construction of the church which includes roofing, windows, doors, tiling, painting, furniture, toilet, water well, plumbing and electrical installation. 2) Rehabilitation of Church Building - Gbangbatoke, Moyamba East District, Southern Province - Work includes a new roof, ceiling, doors, windows, furniture, water well with overhead water reservoir, and plumbing and electrical installation. 3) Church Construction Project - Bawaila, Kailahun District - Construction of a new church 4) Church Construction Project - Pujehun Town - Construction of a new church 5) Parsonage Construction Project - Masorie, SL - Construction of a new parsonage 6) Church Building Construction Project - Moyiba, Kissy Brook Freetwon, Western District of Sierra Leone - Construction of a new church buildi | Tulun Sierra Leone | Smart Senesie | ||||||||||||||||||
Panama |
| Website: https://rhettthompson.weebly.com | Panama City Panama | Rhett Thompson | ||||||||||||||||||
Paraguay |
| Priority Projects: Mobile Medical Clinic - Serving throughout Paraguay - provide medical services while sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ, especially in remote and poor areas of Paraguay 1) Provide minimum of 4 or 5 medical campaigns in different parts of Paraguay: Yrybucua, Chaco, Lambare, Luque, and Matachi. 2) Coordinate with pastor and members in the community to help provide medical personnel with registrations, basic screening, and sharing the gospe | Luque Paraguay | Joy Varga | ||||||||||||||||||
Philippines |
| Metro Manila Philippines | Irika May A. Rosello | |||||||||||||||||||
In Mission Together |
| Priority Projects: 1) Elk UMC - two large church buildings in need of repair and children and youth and children ministries. 2) Stare Juchy UMC - in need of volunteers to lead children and youth camps 3) Gliwice UMC - Native English speakers needed to help with English training. There is also need for work with youth ministry development. The church building is in need of roof repair and interior painting. 4) Tarnow UMC - the church is in need of some repairs and renovation, walls and windows need painting. This church is also in need of worship groups to help lead worship and workshops for the congregation. 5) Kielce UMC - this church is looking for volunteers who want to help with the children?s and youth ministr | Gliwice Poland | Monika Zuber | ||||||||||||||||||
St. Kitts and Nevis |
| Basseterre St. Kitts and Nevis | Rev. Telford D. Matthew | |||||||||||||||||||
12 Churches |
| Website: https://www.twelvechurches.org/ | Managua Nicaragua | Chris Smith | ||||||||||||||||||
Mobile Clinic Health Operations |
| Priority Projects: 1) San Fransico Libre Region - Building and restoring clean water resourc | Managua Nicaragua | Richard Rinker | ||||||||||||||||||
IGLEMEN |
| Priority Projects: 1) Acahulinca Church, Managua - The construction on the church needs to be completed including interior walls, stucco and painting, ceramic tile floor, and the electrical work. 2) Mateare Parsonage, Mateare - The completion of construction on the parsonage is needed including electrical work, Gypsom top interior walls, painting and drop ceiling. 3) Guest Rooms, Loma Linda Church, Managua - Volunteers needed to construct 2nd level of three guest rooms. (Advance #14853 | Managua Nicaragua | Johnny and Gail Dyke | ||||||||||||||||||
El Ayudante |
| Priority Projects: 1) Housing Project - Leon, Nicaragua - El Ayudante is partnering with the 28th of May Community and the Marononal Community to help with the construction of concrete houses for community members. These houses will replace their current houses, which are mostly made of plastic and metal. In total, the goal is to build approximately 200 house | Website: eanicaragua.com | Leon Nicaragua | ||||||||||||||||||
El Porvenir |
| Priority Projects: 1) El Porvenir Watershed Protection - Volunteers needed to work alongside Nicaraguan villagers on a sustainable watershed protection and reforestation project. Team members will work with beneficiary families to protect their micro-watershed. Tree nurseries will be started and trees planted to protect the local water supply. Teams will also build ecofogones (enclosed fireboxes with chimneys that reduce the amount of wood needed for cooking, thereby reducing future deforestation). (Advance #525000 - El Porvenir, Clean Water and Sanitatio | Website: http://www.elporvenir.org | Managua Nicaragua | Jo Buescher | |||||||||||||||||
Mozambique |
| Priority Projects: 1) Rehabilitation, restoration and refurbishment of district superintendent houses, pastoral residences and chapels in Nampula, Sofala, Nhatsanga, Distrito, Tete, Manica, Niassa, and South Zambezi. 2) Ranzanane Project "Love Each Other" in Sofala Province-Gorongosa District ? Assisting displaced families from political turmoil with agricultural/farming techniques and educatio | Nampula Mozambique | Eurico Gustavo | ||||||||||||||||||
Ganta Hospital |
| Priority Projects: 1) Ganta United Methodist Hospital - Nimba County, Liberia a. The hospital is in need of an entire plumbing system overhaul, it is outfitted with plumbing from 1946 that needs to be replaced. b. The labor and delivery unity is very busy and cramped, they need to extend the unit and replace the floors, windows, and bathroom | Website: gantahospital.com | Ganta Liberia | Allen Zomonway | |||||||||||||||||
Manos Juntas |
| Manos Juntas supports the community in many ways. Everyone is eligible for care at the Clinic. Education for children and adults is available at Vamos Tamaulipas and the Susanna Wesley Institute. The House of Hope Children's Home provides care for orphans. The Day Care, Guarderia Pequelandia, is a trusted place for parents during the work day. The Community Center will be a place for celebrations, church gathering, concerts and plays. | Tamaulipas Mexico | Willie Berman | Depends On The Projects | 25 |
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Liberia |
| Priority Projects: 1) Geffie United Methodist Church- Barrabo Circuit - With the civil war in Liberia, the church was deserted and as a result the building collapsed. The congregation, 115 people, is currently worshiping in a rented building, but they are building a concrete structure. 2) Parsonage for Cape Palmas District - Haper, Maryland County- There is a desire to build a structure to house the District Superintendent and have offices in the structure as wel | Monrovia Liberia | Dehkontee Precious Tarr | ||||||||||||||||||
UMC Latvia |
| Website: https://www.facebook.com/campwesley/ | Vergale parish Latvia | Rihards Germans | ||||||||||||||||||
Maua Hospital |
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Arizona Immigration Advacoacy Center | Desert Southwest | Western |
| 3 to 5 day trips in Southern Arizona with partners in humanitarian immigration services | Tucson, AZ 85706 | Scott Morris | 520-850-0209 | $200 For 3 Days/$300 For 5 Days | Food - Local Market Costs, Lodging - Reduced Corporate Hotel Agreement, $20/night Dorm Style At A Local Church | 12 | 15 | Year Round |
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Honduras |
| Priority Projects: 1) Mission's National Headquarters Facility - Tegucigalpa - Currently working on the 3rd floor of the 5 story building. This floor has the most electrical and plumbing required as it will have a kitchen, dining room, 6 bedrooms with private bathrooms, extra bathrooms, small apartment and laundry are | Website: umhondurasmission.org | Tegucigalpa Honduras | Milton Ilovares | |||||||||||||||||
Carolina Honduras Health Foundation |
| Priority Projects: 1) Limon Clinic, Limon, Colon, Honduras - The main clinic in Limon includes living quarters for up to 32 people. From there volunteer medical/dental teams needed to care for people in Limon clini | Website: https://chhf.org | Brus Laguna Honduras | Ken Hook | |||||||||||||||||
Cloisters Restoration |
| Priority Projects: 1) Cloisters Renovations, St. Anns Bay, Jamaica - The Cloisters camp site has been used to offer ministry to children and youths over many years, and it has been used for the molding of minds but mainly in helping create leaders for both church and society. It has also served other denominations and has the potential of being self-sufficient. It is with this in mind the Jamaica Methodist District is embarking on the facility?s restoration and expansion. The aim is to renovate the main buildings which are used for accommodation, namely Building 1 (Old Manse) and Building 2 (Conference Centre). There is also plans to develop the overall property to include other buildings for accommodations. This will be an ongoing project and they are seeking the assistance of teams in any way possibl | St. Anns Bay Jamaica | Christine Gooden-Benguche | ||||||||||||||||||
Salud y Paz |
| Website: https://www.saludypaz.org | Chichicastenango Guatemala | Laura Shearer | ||||||||||||||||||
Mission Guatemala |
| Website: https://missionguatemala.com | Quetzaltenango Guatemala | Dave Burns | ||||||||||||||||||
Healing Guatemala |
| Priority Projects: 1) Bethesda Clinic Extension Project - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala - The extension of this clinic is to provide a space for the prevention of disease where cervical cancer screenings, hypertension class, DM class, etc. can be carried out. Currently this facility has an outpatient unit, dental clinic, ophthalmology clinic, a pharmacy, an X-ray room, an endoscopy, and an operation room. 2) Cataract Camp Project - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala - Due to very strong UV light, cataract is very common in Guatemala, and yet, the surgery is not affordable. The project for to invite ophthalmology teams to perform cataract surgeries. The team must stay for a week or tw | Website: https://www.healingguatemala.org | Quetzaltenango Guatemala | Luke Rhyee MD | |||||||||||||||||
Organization for the Development of the Indigenous Maya (ODIM) |
| Priority Projects: 1) 1st 1000 Days - San Juan, Guatemala - The "1st 1000 Days" is a global initiative to care for the health and nutrition of mother and child from conception thru age two. It is a program endorsed by UMCOR and a host of other international organizations and ODIM is aligning its existing nutrition and maternal health programs with this powerful program. 2) Health thru Housing - San Pablo, Guatemala - ODIM's Health Thru Housing Program is one in which volunteers work under the direction of local builders to build new cinder block homes for the poorest of the poor who live in our service area. Referrals come from our clinic staff who first work with patients and become aware of home situations that are literally so rough as to be unhealthy for the family. Other than Medical and Dental teams, our "Health Thru Housing" home construction program is a primary way in which UMVIM teams can connect and serve the people of San Pabl | Website: http://www.odimguatemala.org | Quetzaltenango Guatemala | Amy Holly | |||||||||||||||||
Guatemala |
| Priority Projects: 1) Stove Builders of Guatemala - Promoting health and self-sufficiency by teaching Mayans how to build fuel-efficient, vented stoves that provide improved health, environmental, and economic conditions (Advance #3022040) 2) Children?s Sunday & Vacation Bible Schools - Training teachers and providing materials for Vacation Bible School and Sunday Scho | Guatemala City Guatemala | Lourdes Ramirez | ||||||||||||||||||
Lighthouse Center |
| Harju County Estonia | Marjana Luist | |||||||||||||||||||
Highland Support Project |
| Priority Projects: 1) Stove Building - Quiche, Solola, Quetzaltenango, San Marcos - Creation of women's circles initiated with the construction of a stove to provide women with the free time and energy to participate in holistic programming that includes nutrition, health, and literacy. No skills needed and the work will be supervised by skilled local masons. 2) No skills needed and the work will be supervised by skilled local masons. 3) Sanitation and Drainage - Highland Mayan communities are becoming more densely populated because of the mountainous topography that constrains safe housing sites. This project is to help with the waste water treatment and community drainage system that was developed by VMI Engineering. No skills needed and the work will be supervised by skilled local mason | Website: http://highlandsupportproject.org | Huehuetenango Guatemala | Ben Blevins | |||||||||||||||||
Iglesia Evangelica Metodista Vida Nueva |
| Priority Projects: 1) Expansion of Methodist School - Ahuachapan, El Salvador - Building a multi-story building to be used as the Methodist School through the completion of high school. Additionally, construction of permanent office space for the Conference will also be part of this project. 2) Iglesia Evangelica Metodista Vida Nueva - San Salvador, El Salvador - Completion of classroom/clinic addition and renovation of current church facilit | Las Flores El Salvador | Brian Dubberly | ||||||||||||||||||
Dominican Republic |
| Various projects in the Dominican Republic include:
-basic construction on various church properties, schools, and clinics
-specialized medical opportunities for medical professionals
-education for youth and children, as well as computer training for adults
Maximum number of team members: 15
Volunteers will be hosted at churches, guesthouses, and hotels [depending on location and type of work]
Meals may be provided for a cost at certain project sites
Last updated: 8/3/2024
Translators are available, along with skilled local workers for guidance with construction | Santiago De Los Caballeros Dominican Republic | Erasme Figaro Kelly | 829-563-4861 |
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Ecuador |
| Priority Projects: 1) El Sembrador, Pastocalle Methodist Primary School - Pastocalle, Cotopaxi Province - This school is in a rural community, and it is lacking in classroom space. This project is to expand the school on the land that was purchased by the Iglesia Methodista in 2012. There are also plans to have facilities there for Methodist Youth Cam and a Methodist Retreat Center for the region (it is located about 50 south of Quito). Teams are needed to help in the construction of the classrooms and Methodist facilities. 2) Construction of Church Facilities for Children's Ministries in Ecuador. This project includes several locations in different regions on Ecuador. (Advance #302154 | Quito Ecuador | Sara Flores | ||||||||||||||||||
Cuba |
| Havana Cuba | Aldo Gonzalez | 12 |
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Christian Help Center |
| Priority Projects 1) Horni Pocernice, Diakonie - Prague, Czech Republic - Christian Help Center - Renovate and reconstruct a large facility on 4 acres of land to be used as a shelter, which part of the facility is already in use for this purpose. The work may include reconstruction, gardening, and preparing programs for children and families. (Advance #00399 | Prague Czech Republic | Rev. Jana Krizova | ||||||||||||||||||
Cote d'Ivoire |
| Abidjan Cote d'Ivoire | Rev. Masuka Maleka | |||||||||||||||||||
Costa Rican Methodist Conference |
| Priority Projects: 1) Methodist Children's Home - Coronado, Costa Rica - Two of the five houses are completed. Current projects include the construction of the multi-purpose facility and perimeter fence on the property as the ministry to abandoned and homeless children continues. 2) Agape Methodist Church and Medical Clinic - Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica - The clinic welcomes small teams of doctors, dentists, and optometrists to help with the clinic with their weekend "Health Fairs". 3) Construction of Sanctuary/Sunday School Rooms - El Tigre, Costa Rica - Teams needed to help complete a parsonage; there is not currently one there. The sanctuary often floods in the rainy seasons, so teams are needed to help in resolving that issue in the 4 year plan that has been put together for both the parsonage and the sanctuary. 4) Guapiles Methodist Church - Guapiles, Costa Rica - Teams need to begin construction of a permanent sanctuary on a beautiful piece of land just outside of town. 5) Limon Methodist Church - Caribbean Coast - This church has begun its initial construction of their first building, but there is need for teams to assist in order to continue their ministry in this sector of the countr | Puntarenas Province Costa Rica | Ray Zirkel | ||||||||||||||||||
Universidad Biblica Latinoamerica |
| Priority Projects: 1) Universidad Biblica Latinoamericana - San Jose, Costa Rica - University ecumenical education in Bible Sciences and Theological Sciences for all Latin America and the Caribbean. (Advance #302226 | Alajuela Province Alajuela Costa Rica | Elizabeth Cook | ||||||||||||||||||
Methodist Children's Home |
| Priority Projects: 1) Methodist Children's Home of Costa Rica in Coronado, Costa Rica - Construction of a multipurpose building and more houses for children's village. Work includes preparing foundations, pouring concrete footers, laying cement blocks and miscellaneous minor tasks. Teams also can put on VBS activities at local churches. 2) Construction of Church building at Puerta de Jehova church in Llano Grande, Cartago, Costa Rica - Help is needed to build a small sanctuary and a kitchen/classroom building to begin in 2015. Teams can also put on VBS activities for children of the church and neighborho | Puntarenas Province Costa Rica | Will and Ella Faircloth | ||||||||||||||||||
Agua Viva Serves |
| Priority Projects: 1) Medio Queso Water Project ? Los Chiles, CR - Drilling wells, digging ditches and installing systems for wells to service 100 acres of land and 400 people. 2) La Trocha Water Project - Los Chiles, CR - Pump and water main installation for a community of 270 people. 3) Various Small Water Systems - Los Chiles, CR - Construction of small water systems to support 15 to 100 people. Will be worked on when time permits 4) Vacation Bible School - Los Chiles, CR - Volunteers needed to provide small VBS or children's programs in the community. 5) Concrete Floors - Concrete floor installation in various areas in the San Gerardo area. 6) San Gerardo Church Reconstruction - Los Chiles, CR - restoration of the church building that services 100 people 7) Casa Rosa - Los Chiles Centro - Small emergency housing project (Advance# 302198 | Alajuela Province Los Chiles Costa Rica | Jon Tschanz | ||||||||||||||||||
Acts 1:8 Ministry Center |
| When Jesus washed the feet of His disciples, he taught us, in dramatic fashion, that if we claim to be His followers, we must be servants to one another. Christian service comes in many forms and they believe that they have been called to provide opportunities for churches in Costa Rica and churches from other countries to serve one another and explore what it means for us to be part of a body that extends far beyond the walls of our own individual churches. Their hope is that they might be able to help foster long lasting, fruitful relationships between the congregations who participate in this ministry. It is very important to them that they avoid establishing or reinforcing already existing relationships of dependency, but rather, that the churches involved will discover the benefits of interaction with one another. They understand the communion that takes place across borders, cultures and languages as a glimpse of God's Kingdom and as a sign of the work of the Holy Spirit among us. | Website: costaricamissionprojects.com | San Jos Province Costa Rica | Wil Bailey |
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Church Building and Community Center/clinic |
| Priority Projects: 1) Church Building and Community Center - Brisas Del Mar, San Onofre, Sucre, CO - The Methodist Church of Colombia has a distinctive role as not only a church but also as an accessible place for the community to gather. These church building projects are to provide a place of worship for the community and to serve as a community development center. (Advance #3020764) 2) Health Promotion; Medical Teams - Brisas Del Mar and San Onofre, CO - the health committee of the Methodist Church in Colombia is committed to providing measures of good health (supply water, energy, education, provide health related treatment) through the operation, funding, and maintenance of the Clinton Rabb Clinic. Medical and Health Education teams are welcome and needed to serve alongside the clinic staff. (Advance #3021638) 3) Church Building and Community Center - Sincelejo, CO - The El Camino church congregation in Sincelejo was founded 9 years ago and is currently holding their services in a little house. The plan is to have a church worship area, pastoral house, offices, visitor?s quarters, sports center, multipurpose room and parking, all for serving the community and providing a suitable place for the congregation to worship. (Advance #3020764) 4) Church Building and Community Center - La Isla, Sincelejo, CO - The Methodist Church of Colombia has a distinctive role as not only a church but also as an accessible place for the community to gather. These church building projects are to provide a place of worship for the community and to serve as a community development center. This project is one of the indigenous congregations of the Zenu ethnic community worshipping in the Sotabento shelter. (Advance #302076 | San Onofre Sucre Colombia | |||||||||||||||||||
Chile |
| Priority Projects: 1) Parsonage Construction - Santiago - Teams are need to help with the construction of a new parsonage 2) Church Construction - Villa Alemana - Teams are need to help complete the construction of a new church building to replace the old one that has heavy termite damage and is not easily accessible by the older church members. 3) New Church Plant - Penaflor, outskirts of Santiago - Construction teams are needed to help build a new church in this community 4) Parsonage Construction - Copiapo - Teams are urgently need to help rebuild a parsonage that was heavily damaged by flood | Pudahuel Chile | Rev. Mario Martinez | ||||||||||||||||||
Cameroon |
| Priority Projects: 1) Church Construction - construction of 100 seat capacity church buildings in the following locations: Lebamzip, Douala, Kumba and Mamfe 2) 3) 4) Health Care and Welfare Ministries in Yaounde - Malaria prevention, HIV/AIDS sensitization campaigns, and Mobile eye clinic Cameroon Mission Teaching Program in Yaounde - English and computer classes Pastoral training and Church Growth in Yaounde - Pastoral training and evangelization, Workshops and seminars for Pastors, and Church Growth Programs and Evangelizati | Douala Cameroon | Rev. Dr. Ekoka Molindo Andrew, | ||||||||||||||||||
Chile |
| Priority Projects: 1) Camp in the Woods - This is a Methodist Camp that was originally built by early missionaries in the area, but it has been neglected for many years. The goal of this project is to restore the camp to include cabins and a lodge in order to start a summer camp for Urban Kids. 2) Talca Methodist Church - This project is rebuilding the parsonage that was damaged by an earthquake in 2010. The goal is to finish this building project in 2018. There are teams lined up for this project, and with the help of a few more volunteer teams, the goal should be me | Collipulli Chile | John Elmore | ||||||||||||||||||
Shade and Fresh Water Project, John Wesley Boat |
| Priority Projects: 1) Shade and Fresh Water Project - Various locations - Shade and Fresh Water is a network of after school programs run within local Brazilian Methodist churches. Each project (now about 55 in total) has a common vision of providing a place for children to experience the kingdom of God and feel loved, respected and welcomed. It is a place where they learn, develop and exercise kingdom values and programming is based fundamentally of Christian Education, Educational Support, and Sports and Recreation. There are other activities provided as well, and they are all aimed at providing children opportunities to grow in their faith, develop personal agency, succeed academically, and experience new opportunities that inspire them. Project preference for VIM teams in in the missionary regions (Northeast and North of Country) and for first times teams, the southeast part of the country (Sao Paula, Minas Gerais). Advance # 11580A 2) John Wesley Boat - Manaus, Amazonas - The boat travels to river villages that only receive sporadic assistance and most major medical and dental needs must be filled in the capital which is a several day boat ride away. Preventative medicine is almost non-existent and the John Wesley Boat reaches thousands of people each year and the work teams travel to specific areas where help is needed. The local villagers know when the boat is coming and come by the hundreds to receive help. The boat also has training events to work with the villagers in preventative medicine and dental hygiene. The medical boat is source of relief for thousands. Advance #1475 | State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil | Teca Greathouse | ||||||||||||||||||
Quessua Methodist Mission |
| Priority Projects: 1) Quessua Methodist Mission - Malanje, Angola - This mission was destroyed during the 27 year long civil war that ended in 2002. While the mission station has been rebuilt, and it is in full operation, there are several opportunities for teams. One of the priorities is the construction of classrooms around the mission to support the literacy program carried out by Angolan volunteers of the Quessua UMC. There are also medical, educational, and agricultural opportunities, as seen abov | Quessua Angola | Leonardo Garcia | ||||||||||||||||||
Mendoza Methodist Church and Methodist Camp Lodging |
| Priority Project- Camacua, outside of Buenos Aires, Methodist guest housing renovati | Mendoza Province Argentina | Doug Williams | ||||||||||||||||||
Brooks-Howell Home (BHH) Renovations | North Carolina | Southeast |
| BHH is a senior living community located in Asheville, North Carolina. Many of the residents have served as deaconesses, missionaries and church workers. We are in need of help with renovating some living spaces for the residents. The help could include: 1) taping/covering windows, 2) spraying out and/or replacing dropdown ceilings, 3) removing wallpaper, nails/picture hangers, outlet plates, 4) patching, caulking and sanding walls, 5) removing and installing bathroom fixtures such as toilets and vanities, 6) spraying out existing tile and tubs in bathrooms, 7) removing cabinet hardware and cabinet fronts, 8) preparing cabinets and cabinet fronts for painting, 8) removing carpet and preparing for floor installation, 9) replacing lighting and/or ceiling fans, outlets, switches and wall plates, 10) installing new window blinds and door shades and other similar work. | 266 Merrimon Ave Asheville, NC 28801 | Patti Bailey | 828-275-4247 | 0 | $50 Per Peron Per Day | 15 | 18 | Spring. Summer, Fall |
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Belize Methodist |
| Priority Projects: 1) Wesley Circuit: Building a new parsonage to house clergy and build a perimeter fence around the parsonage land. Build additional classroom/floor at Belmopan High School, complete perimeter fence, build bathrooms for school, complete cafeteria building. Church painting and maintenance needed. Roof replacement and school repair. Complete Wesley Upper School perimeter fence 2) Ebenezer Circuit: Build multipurpose building for Trinity Church and connecting walkway. Belama Church perimeter fence construction. Church/School- painting and maintenance needed to include replacement and roof repair. 3) Stann Creek : Silk Grass Methodist School and Church needs a two story complex for School and Sanctuary. Sittee River Church needs new roof. Church/School- painting and maintenance needed to include replacement and roof repair. 4) Toledo Circuit: Mafredi Methodist needs repairs of school and addition of classrooms. Punta Gorda schools needs roof repairs. Church/School- painting and maintenance needed to include replacement and roof repair. 5) Corozal Circuit: Corozal school building needs roof replaced. Corozal church needs roof repairs. Corozal parsonage needs roof repair. Church/School- painting and maintenance needed. 6) Many other opportunities for medical, evangelical and construction projects at one of the many Methodist School/Church/Manse (Parsonage) compounds throughout Belize. Within Belize M.C.C.A. : Belize Methodist Church Camp and Retreat Centre Construction located near Burrell Boom village. This project has been recognized by Global Ministries as an ADVANCE Projec | Burrell Boom Belize | Sandy Raasch | Medical Teams: $550 Per Provider | |||||||||||||||||
Zambia |
| Priority Projects: 1) Church/parsonage/retreat center construction Lusaka, Zambia Advance #3022283 We will be constructing churches and parsonages for the Lusaka District of the UMC. We will also be working on a camp/retreat center that will also be used for job and skills training. 2) Plastic Recycling - Making construction bricks from recycled plastic Lusaka, Zambia Advance #3022283 Come and learn how to recycle plastic and help us transform plastic waste into usable bricks for construction. The bricks we make will be used in the construction of our churches, parsonages, and camp/retreat center. 3) Seminars/Trainings for laity and clergy Lusaka, Zambia Advance #3022284 Come and help us teach laity and clergy. Possible topics include church leadership, evangelism, Sunday school teachers training, small group leadership training, fresh expressions training, and we?re open to any other expertise you can bring. 4) Retreats/events for all ages Lusaka, Zambia Advance #3022283 We invite your group to come and host retreats and events for all ages. Help us do a VBS day or week for kids in the churches and communities. Put on a night of Minute-to-Win It games for our youth. Put on a retreat for an entire church with all ages invited to fellowship, learn, and grow in their faith. Volunteer with our new Wesley Foundation at the University of Zambi | Lusaka, Zambia Zambia | Joe Riddle | ||||||||||||||||||
Urban Farm Church | West Ohio | North Central |
| The Urban Farm Church is a sustainable urban farm where people come to center the heart, mind, body, and spirit, and serve their neighbors. We grow produce with the community, for our community! In addition to our 1/2-acre urban farm, we also offer our community a place to experience God in nature through our 1/2-mile storybook trail, pollinator garden, wildflower prairie, and native wetland. | 3901 Maize Rd Columbus, OH 43224 | Mariellyn Grace | 614-315-3410 | $150 | Lodging Included In Project Cost. Teams Will Have Access To A Full Kitchen And Produce From The Farm | 20 | No Minimum Age | March-October |
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Sager Brown | Louisiana | South Central | Kit building, ramp building | 101 Sager Brown Rd. Baldwin, LA 70514 | Stacy Bush | 337-420-7034 | $330 Per Person | 100 |
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Greenfield Iowa Recovery | Iowa | North Central |
| Many homes in the community of Greenfield Iowa were destroyed by 2024 tornadoes. Help is needed for recovery and rebuild of houses. | 108 SW 5th Street Greenfield, IA 50849 | Jeremy Cooper | 641-431-1358 | $0 | $0 | 10 | 18 |
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Solar Oven Partners | Dakotas | North Central |
| Solar Oven Partners is an Advance Special mission founded and located in the Dakotas Annual Conference. Through this mission, volunteers manufacture components of solar ovens which we ship, unassembled (Ikea-style, as I like to describe it) to the locations where they will be distributed, currently the Dominican Republic and Sierra Leone and The Navajo Nation in New Mexico and Arizona. Volunteers in Mission travel to these locations to assemble ovens and assist in the two-day cooking seminar for oven recipients. We cook in the ovens with the recipients and conclude each seminar with a meal of solar-cooked food. | Sierra Leone, Dominican Republic | Karen Workman | Depends On The Project And Location |
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Solar Oven Partners | Dakotas | North Central | Solar Oven Partners is an Advance Special mission founded and located in the Dakotas Annual Conference. Through this mission, volunteers manufacture components of solar ovens which we ship, unassembled (Ikea-style, as I like to describe it) to the locations where they will be distributed, currently the Dominican Republic and Sierra Leone and The Navajo Nation in New Mexico and Arizona. Volunteers in Mission travel to these locations to assemble ovens and assist in the two-day cooking seminar for oven recipients. We cook in the ovens with the recipients and conclude each seminar with a meal of solar-cooked food. | Tsaile, AZ | Karen Workman | (651) 295-0221 | ||||||||||||||||
Solar Oven Partners | Dakotas | North Central |
| Solar Oven Partners is an Advance Special mission founded and located in the Dakotas Annual Conference. Through this mission, volunteers manufacture components of solar ovens which we ship, unassembled (Ikea-style, as I like to describe it) to the locations where they will be distributed, currently the Dominican Republic and Sierra Leone and The Navajo Nation in New Mexico and Arizona. Volunteers in Mission travel to these locations to assemble ovens and assist in the two-day cooking seminar for oven recipients. We cook in the ovens with the recipients and conclude each seminar with a meal of solar-cooked food. | Dominican Republic | Karen Workman | Depends On The Project And Location |
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Bolivia |
| There are opportunities to serve in several areas of Bolivia. Construction assistance and education teams are needed on district offices, clinics, and churches. Medical teams are requested to serve in Santa Cruz, Tarija, and Potosi. | Bolivia | Ruben Mamani Paco | 12 |
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March 2023 Tornado Recovery | Mississippi | Southeast |
| March 2023 Tornado Recovery consists of both new construction projects and repairs. The repair projects can include but are not limited to, repair/replace drywall, repair/replace facia/soffit, replace vinyl siding, replace windows, repair/replace flooring/subfloor, replace cabinets/vanities/countertops, replace interior/exterior doors, priming/painting. | Chris Adams | (601) 818-5899 | Varies Per Project | 10 | 16 | Year-round, With Optimal Time September - June |
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Teter Retreat and Organic Farm | Indiana | North Central |
| We believe we can help create an equitable food system that provides the nutrition, community, and ecological healing that allows everyone to thrive.
Teter Retreat and Organic Farm commits to provide equitable and sustainable access and opportunities for all people regardless of race, creed, socioeconomic status, gender, physical ability, or orientation. We understand that resilience and safety are the result of intentional action and seek to be a force for healing in the food system and our community. | 10980 E. 221st St. Noblesville, IN 46062 | Rev Amber Good | 317-379-2023 | 0 | No Cost For On-site Lodging; Off-site Lodging Is At Own Expense | $125/person Per Night | 30 | May-September |
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Carolinas Gleaning Project |
| We have ongoing gleaning opportunities across North Carolina and we host mission teams to glean and distribute produce to hunger relief agencies. | $0 | No | Depends On Location | 100 | 5 | June-November | No |
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Ethiopia |
| Global Ministries recognizes the high priority of our partner churches and faith-based organizations in the development and support of local leadership and acknowledges the need for there to be particular attention given to innovative or specialized strategic ministries that are not able to be initially fully supported. Global Ministries’ very basic commitments are to the development of churches and communities globally. We continue to affirm the primary role of local ministries, mission, and leadership and to be in mission with them through the Nationals in Mission program. The Nationals in Mission is a position of service where local leaders serve in emerging, innovative ministries and enhance the development of Methodist and Ecumenical leadership programs around the world. The General Board of Global Ministries supports national leaders through the Nationals in Mission program with a salary supplement for a determined period of time. | Ethiopia | $5000 Per Team | 15 |
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