LA Conference of the UMC Disaster Response, Inc.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Teamwork: Rebuilding Lives and Rebuilding Homes
 
Volunteers have been the key element of this vital ministry which is helping to repair and rebuild homes, churches and lives damaged by the disasters in South Louisiana.
 
Since the Louisiana United Methodist Disaster Response began to tackle relief and recovery efforts in South Louisiana, we have been bringing hope
and assistance to those affected by the storms of 2005 and 2008. We have with the help of our brothers and sisters in Christ:
                       
                              Hosted more than 92,742 volunteers
                              Who provided more than 4 million hours of labor
                              For a combined value of more than $83.4 million
 
The people of Louisiana and the United Methodist church want to say to all the people who have demonstrated generosity and compassion…
 

                           “Thank you – we couldn’t have done it without you”

 
We have a new volunteer opportunity. A tornado damaged homes in Rayne, a small community in south Louisiana.  We need volunteers to help with this project
in order to do the ministry God has called us to do.
 
Come to Louisiana – we will show you how to “pass a good time” as you
Help people reclaim their lives, their homes and community.
 
          Your life will be changed and so will ours - we guarantee it.
 
 
 
                        TEAMWORK: REBUILDING HOMES AND LIVES!
 
                                  Can We Count On You?
 
LA UMC Disaster Response, Inc
P. O. Box 2388
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-346-5193
Melanie Beauchamp  Email: mbeauchamp@ladrm.org
Candy McCammon   Email: cmccammon@ladrm.org
For more information contact Melanie Beauchamp or Candy McCammon.
 
Register for Rayne, LA - Click Here!
  
Your Online Form must be received at least 10 days before your arrival date.
   
(This is an interactive online form that is processed through our website.  Each team must fill out this form.)
 
 
If you are interested in volunteer opportunities in the Greater New Orleans, LA area - Click Here!    
 
If you would like to volunteer, this page provides a list of items; some of which are required and others of which may be helpful in your preparation:
  
Volunteers must be at least 14 years old  (Ages 14 - 16, 1 adult per 3 youth; Ages 16 - 18, 1 adult per 5 youth, Ages 18 - 24, 1 adult per 10 students.  All adults must be 25 years old!)
  • 1 sleeping bag/twin sheets/blanket/pillow per person  
  • Water bottle/jug/cooler
  • Changes of clothing for after work
  • First aid supplies(band-aids, disinfectant)
  • Earplugs
  • Name tags durable enough for the work site
  • insect repellant
  • Gel hands sanitizer
  • Sunscreen
  • Old work Clothing (long pants)
  • Long sleeved shirts.blouses
  • Cotton & plastic work gloves
  • Disposable face masks
  • Safety goggles (may be a team item)
  • Personal hygiene items
  • Towels & washcloths
  • Heavy work shoes/boots
  • Any personal hand tools you line using
  • Signed liability waivers and other forms  
  • Housing donation is $15.00 per person per night
  • You are responsible for your own transportation
  • PROOF OF INSURANCE FOR EACH TEAM MEMBER!  
If you do not have accident insurance you may obtain insurance from the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church.  You may download the insurance form shown below.  Please remember:
 
  • Each person who requires accident insurance must complete the form.  
  • All accident insurance forms are to be submitted in one batch and paid with one check (not separate checks.)  
  • Accident insurance forms must be submitted one (1) month before the departure date.  
  • Attach a cover sheet showing:  your team leader's name, address, phone, and e-mail; destination - Louisiana and the name Louisiana United Methodist Storm Recovery Center; names and number of persons per each distinct set of dates of coverage (same departure AND return dates).  
  • Make check payable to:  General Board of Global Ministries, at $.75 per person per day, including days of departure and return (in subtracting departure from return date, add 1 to the difference to get the correct number of days.)  If you need to speak to a person at the General Board of Global Ministries concerning accident insurance, the phone number is 212-870-3825.
  • NO cancellations.  
  • Do not fax applications.  
  • Address envelope to:  Mission Volunteers, Room 1400, 475 Riverside Dr, New York, NY  10115
       
 
Requirements for 1 Individual:
  • Complete the Registration Forms Packet for Volunteer Teams (shown below)
  • Show proof of insurance (discussed above)
  • Provide 2 letters of recommendation, addressed to Melanie Beauchamp or Candy McCammon, from your employer, your church pastor, and/or a personal friend.
 
 
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