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.
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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Work alongside communities after disasters to rebuild strength, stability, and resilience.
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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]
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
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]
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
long-term recovery to support home repairs for survivors of Hurricanes Matthew (2016) and Florence (2018)
> ongoing dates available
North Carolina (western / Asheville)
recovery following Hurricane Helene (2024)
recovery following Hurricane Helene (2024)
Puerto Rico (San Juan + Aguada)
long-term recovery from Hurricanes Maria & Irma (2017) and Hurricane Fiona (2022)
> ongoing dates available
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]
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
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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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