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

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We continue working with our partners to mitigate risks of COVID-19 for our volunteers and the communities we serve. 
Week of Compassion requires all in-person volunteers who are eligible to receive the vaccine do so before serving. 
​Each partner has site-specific protocols as well. ​

Learn more about VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.

CORE CREW

Become a Core Crew volunteer, on a variety of schedules and locations, helping provide leadership ​and operational support for volunteer sites.

​GROUP VOLUNTEERS

Find available groups opportunities and sign up to volunteer as a group. Work alongside communities after disasters to rebuild strength, stability, and resilience.

TRAININGS

Build your skills, confidence,
​and knowledge with training from trusted partners.
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VOLUNTEER PROFILE

Create your individual volunteer profile to keep up with future opportunities, get involved, and bring hope to survivors.

VIRTUAL VOLUNTEERS

Help bring relief and hope
on your own schedule and
​without the expense of traveling.
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Photos courtesy Week of Compassion and ecumenical partners. 

Give Time, Talents, & Treasure

Interested in a location not on the map? Email us. We're happy to make connections!
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Money is the best donation you can make following a disaster. The very thing that can make cash unsatisfying for the donor - that it lacks specificity - is what makes it useful for the affected communities! The vast majority of donations (up to two-thirds, according to some experts) come in during the first two months following a disaster, but needs continue for years as communities rebuild. Monetary donations can be put to use in the first few days of a disaster response, or they can be held to meet longer term needs.