LA Conference of the UMC Disaster Response, Inc.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Teamwork: Rebuilding Lives and Rebuilding Homes
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
      

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Volunteer Work

 
A Message from the Volunteer Manager   
 
                                                        
 
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 86,902 volunteers
                              Who provided more than 3 million hours of labor
                              For a combined value of more than $58.1 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”
 
But much more lies ahead. In our United Methodist stations alone, we have thousands of families on waiting lists. Louisiana’s need for volunteer work teams is only increasing.  Without your help we will not be able 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.
 
If you represent a business, rotary club, corporation, service club, congregations, or other group, consider helping others by clicking on the "Online Registration" listed below.  For more information contact Rev. Dayries.
 
                        TEAMWORK: REBUILDING HOMES AND LIVES!
 
                                  Can We Count On You?
 
Rev. Yvonne Dayries
Volunteer Manager
LA UMC Disaster Response, Inc
225-346-5193
Email: ydayries@ladrm.org
 
 
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!
   
PDF Documents and Forms - listed in the order in which they should be viewed and 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.
 
     
When you volunteer: 
 
The following 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
 
Our Volunteer Brochure:  PDF Form
   
Rentals with Enterprise Rent-A-Car:  PDF Form
     (To receive this discount - call 1-800-736-8222) 
 
The Brent Hotel Information: PDF Form 
 
 
 
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