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GROUP VOLUNTEERS

Thank you for your interest in volunteering! ​
By serving in a community affected by disasters, you help transform suffering into hope. Week of Compassion has many active opportunities to serve, and more in development. Disaster Recovery Volunteer Grants are available if assistance is needed with registration or travel costs to serve at these sites. If you are interested in a location that is not listed, please email us. We are always happy to help make connections with other partners!  

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Active Sites

Read more below about our active work sites, including location info, age and supervision requirements, provisions and fees, and lodging and meal options:​
Photos courtesy Week of Compassion and ecumenical partners. 

Western Kentucky

5/16/2023

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An historic tornado outbreak on December 10, 2021, caused severe damage in multiple communities across western Kentucky.

We are partnering with multiple organizations to receive volunteers for home repair and rebuild. Most teams serve a full week: arriving Sunday and working Monday through Friday; other schedules can be accommodated as calendars allow. 
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Eastern Kentucky

5/15/2023

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Flooding in the summer of 2022 damaged thousands of homes across multiple counties in eastern Kentucky.

​Week of Compassion is working with 
Housing Development Alliance and Appalachian Service Project to receive volunteers for home repairs.


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Florida

5/14/2023

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In 2022, Hurricane Ian hit Florida as one of the strongest storms in the state’s history. After making impact along the Gulf Coast, the storm moved slowly across central Florida causing catastrophic flooding.
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We are partnering with 
Volusia Interfaiths/Agencies Networking in Disaster (based at First Christian Church, Daytona) to receive volunteers for home repairs.


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North Carolina

5/13/2023

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We are working with the Craven County Long-Term Recovery Group to support home repairs for survivors of Hurricane Florence (2018).


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Louisiana

5/12/2023

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Week of Compassion is part of the ongoing recovery from Hurricanes Laura and Delta (2020) in Southwest Louisiana.

​We are working in collaboration with the 
United Methodist Conference, Mennonite Disaster Services, and Fuller Center Disaster Rebuilders.


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Opportunities in Development

5/11/2023

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We have several sites and referrals in development. 
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Create a 
Volunteer Profile 
to be notified about these opportunities as details are available:
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​​Western Kentucky
(Disciples-led site in Mayfield/Graves County)

​Southeast Texas

St. Louis, Missouri

Puerto Rico

 

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Week of Compassion 
P.O. Box 1986 
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Week of Compassion is the relief, refugee and development mission fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada.
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  • About
    • Mission
    • History
    • Staff
    • Board of Stewards
    • From The Executive Director
  • Action
    • Domestic Disaster Response & Preparedness >
      • How To Prepare For A Disaster
    • International Disaster Response
    • Immigrant and Refugee Response
    • Sustainable Development
    • COVID-19 Response
  • Stories
  • Resources
    • Special Offering >
      • Special Offering 2023
    • Worship Material
    • Media
    • Logos
    • Special Offering Archives
  • Get Involved
    • Ways to Give >
      • Circle of Compassion
      • Endowments
    • Invite Us to Your Church
    • Volunteer >
      • Core Crew
      • Group Volunteers
      • Trainings
      • Virtual Volunteers
  • Give
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