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VOLUNTEER

Volunteering in disaster-affected communities is a powerful way to help our neighbors recover and bring hope in the midst of struggle.
Disciples make an impact by volunteering where recovery efforts are ongoing, once the community can identify their unmet needs and get organized. While there is often an abundance of donations and a desire to 'do something' in the first days and weeks following a disaster,
​there is great need of willing hands for months and years after, as communities rebuild.
Week of Compassion works to support local congregations, providing relief in the early days and
coordinating resources and volunteers from across the church for long-term recovery.
   

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

To request information about volunteering, or to start the registration process, submit a volunteer interest form.
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Group Volunteers

Work alongside communities after disasters to rebuild strength, stability, and resilience.
Read more below about our active work sites, including site information, age and supervision requirements, provisions and fees, and lodging and meal options. In addition to these active sites, we have several referrals through trusted local ecumenical partners, and additional Week of Compassion sites in development. ​Email us to be notified about these opportunities ​as details are available.

Kentucky (western / Mayfield + Princeton)
​​long-term recovery following Winter Tornadoes 2021
> hosted by Week of Compassion in 2025 : weeks of June 8; June 15; June 22          [other dates available by request]

Kentucky (eastern / Appalachia)
​long-term recovery after flooding (summer 2022)
> ongoing dates available

Mississippi (Rolling Fork)
long-term recovery following EF-4 tornado (2023), affordable housing recovery and rebuild
> hosted by Week of Compassion in 2025: weeks of May 18; May 25          [other dates available by request]

North Carolina (eastern / Craven County)
long-term recovery to support home repairs for survivors of Hurricanes Matthew (2016) and Florence (2018)
> ongoing dates available

North Carolina (western / Christmount)
​recovery following Hurricane Helene (2024)
> service learning in 2025: June 1 (full), June 8 (full)
> hosted by Week of Compassion in 2025: June 15 (full), June 22 (full)

 Puerto Rico (San Juan + Aguada)
​long-term recovery from Hurricanes Maria & Irma (2017) and Hurricane Fiona (2022)
> ongoing dates available

Texas (Houston area)
​long-term recovery following Hurricanes Harvey (2017) and Beryl (2024), and summer 2024 derecho flooding
> hosted by Week of Compassion in 2025: May 18, May 25, June 1          [other dates available by request]
> co-hosted with Be the Neighbor in 2025: July 20, July 27, August 3     [register with Be the Neighbor]

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​Help bring relief and hope on your own schedule – and ​without the expense of traveling.
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​Build skill, confidence, and knowledge with training from Week of Compassion and our partners. ​

Giving As It Is Needed

Money is the best donation you can make following a disaster.
The very thing that makes cash less satisfying for the donor
(that it's not specific) is what makes it most useful for impacted communities!
The great majority of donations (some estimates suggest 65%) come in during the first two months following a disaster – but needs continue for years as communities rebuild and recover. Monetary gifts can be put to use in the first few days ​of a disaster response, and can be held to meet long-term needs.
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  • VIDEO : Donate Responsibly (Ad Council PSA)

  • VIDEO : Disaster Relief Donations That Don’t Bring Relief (CBS Sunday Morning) 
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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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  • Home
  • About
    • Mission
    • Staff
    • History
    • 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
  • Stories
  • Resources
    • Special Offering >
      • Special Offering 2025
    • Worship Material
    • Media & Print
    • Logos
    • Special Offering Archive
  • Get Involved
    • Ways to Give >
      • Circle of Compassion
      • Endowments
    • Invite Us to Your Church
    • Volunteer >
      • Virtual Volunteers
      • Trainings
  • Give
  • Contact Us