LA Conference of the UMC Disaster Response, Inc.
Friday, September 03, 2010
Teamwork: Rebuilding Lives and Rebuilding Homes

        

For all the volunteers that have helped us rebuilding homes in Louisiana - WE THANK YOU.....

The job is not yet complete - we have more than 1500 homes still to rebuild.
What better way to serve the Lord- than by helping others ....

 
Our Prayer: 
For all that has been -- "thank you"
For all that will -- "yes".  
                            Dag Hammerskjold
 
 
 
"Continue to be who and how you are. To astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness."  -  Maya Angelou
 
Help your neighbors by
making a donation: 
 
   To make a donation, click the icon.
     
 
 We have a new E-Mail address:  laumdisastermin@bellsouth.net
 
Volunteer Manager
LA Conference of the UMC Disaster Response
225-346-5193
 
 
Please Note: It is not necessary to be a registered quest to utilize our website.
Click on any item in the menu located on the left of each page to travel throughout our site.
 

   

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.)
  
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!)
        
 
 
 
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:
  
  • 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)
  • Name tags durable enough for the work site
  • Earplugs
  • 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
  • Signed liability waivers and other forms  
  • Housing donation is $12.00 per person per night
  • Dulac housing donation is $19.50 per person per night - food is included 
  • Volunteers will have access to a kitchen and will need to purchase and prepare their own meals 
  • 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 
 
Direct Link to Accident Insurance Form:  Click Here
 
 
Requirements for 1 Individual Volunteer:
  • Complete the Registration Forms Packet for Volunteer Teams (shown below)
  • Show proof of insurance (discussed above)
  • Provide 2 forms of recommendation, addressed to Rev. Yvonne Dayries, from your employer, your church pastor, and/or a personal friend.
Form of Recommendation:  PDF Form
   
Our Volunteer Brochure:  PDF Form
   
Rentals with Enterprise Rent-A-Car:  PDF Form
 
The Brent Hotel Information: PDF Form 
           
For updated information on the recovery of New Orleans, click on www.nola.com
 

PDF Documents and Forms (listed in the order in which they should be viewed/completed):Please note that not all forms will apply to you or your group.  If you have any questions or need assistance, please email laumdisastermin@bellsouth.net  or call 225-346-5193.
 
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Rev. Yvonne P. Dayries
Volunteer Manager
225-346-5193
225-346-6974 (fax)