notes: Kansas United Methodist Disaster Relief Office The Kansas United Methodist Disaster Relief Office in Haviland is coordinating all United Methodist volunteer efforts and provide case management for storm victims. Paul Burger is the volunteer director of the center. To volunteer for recovery work following the Kansas storms, contact the center at 620-862-5422 or umcrecovery@kswestumc.org. Work teams should be scheduled at least one week in advance. At this time (May 18), the work mostly involves clean-up and walking farm fields to pick up debris left from the tornado. As the recovery effort progresses, volunteers will be needed for construction and repair. Volunteer team information and requirements At least half of the team members must have had United Methodist or American Red Cross disaster response training. The minimum age is 16. All team members must sign and have notarized our VIM liability release and medical form. There must be at least one adult (older than 21) for every four youth volunteers. To volunteer for the Hutchinson District Hot Foods Trailer, call Becky Stredney at 785-263-2623. Bring all food and drinks that you will need. Remember to bring plenty of water, ice, a first-aid kit, etc. Above all, keep your team focused on sharing Christ’s love in ways which make a Christian difference. If your team will only be walking farm fields to pick up debris, disaster response training is not required and the minimum age is 14. Overnight teams additional information Preference will be given to experienced adult teams, due to housing shortage. Overnight teams will be housed at either Haviland or Mullinville United Methodist churches. Some cots will be provided, and you will need your own bedding. There are some RV/trailer hookups available in Haviland. The church kitchens and fellowship halls are available for team use. A refrigerator is available. If there are two teams at the church, it will be best to communicate with the other team before your arrival and plan to prepare joint meals. You should plan to bring your groceries with you. If you are scheduled to work in Greensburg, lunches may still be available at the Hutchinson District Hot Foods Trailer. There is no charge for use of the church facilities but donations towards the expenses may be given to the United Methodist Recovery office. Minimum age for overnight teams is 16. Disaster response trailers The Hutchinson District hot foods trailers are on site in Greensburg. Contact Becki Stredney at 785-263-2623 or fumcbecki@sbcglobal.net to volunteer to work the hot foods trailers. -> Kansas United Methodist Disaster Relief Office The Kansas United Methodist Disaster Relief Office in Haviland is coordinating all United Methodist volunteer efforts and provide case management for storm victims. Paul Burger is the volunteer director of the center. To volunteer for recovery work following the Kansas storms, contact the center at 620-862-5422 or umcrecovery@kswestumc.org. Work teams should be scheduled at least one week in advance. At this time (May 18), the work mostly involves clean-up and walking farm fields to pick up debris left from the tornado. As the recovery effort progresses, volunteers will be needed for construction and repair. Volunteer team information and requirements At least half of the team members must have had United Methodist or American Red Cross disaster response training. The minimum age is 16. All team members must sign and have notarized our VIM liability release and medical form. There must be at least one adult (older than 21) for every four youth volunteers. To volunteer for the Hutchinson District Hot Foods Trailer, call Becky Stredney at 785-263-2623. Bring all food and drinks that you will need. Remember to bring plenty of water, ice, a first-aid kit, etc. Above all, keep your team focused on sharing Christ’s love in ways which make a Christian difference. If your team will only be walking farm fields to pick up debris, disaster response training is not required and the minimum age is 14. Overnight teams additional information Preference will be given to experienced adult teams, due to housing shortage. Overnight teams will be housed at either Haviland or Mullinville United Methodist churches. Some cots will be provided, and you will need your own bedding. There are some RV/trailer hookups available in Haviland. The church kitchens and fellowship halls are available for team use. A refrigerator is available. If there are two teams at the church, it will be best to communicate with the other team before your arrival and plan to prepare joint meals. You should plan to bring your groceries with you. If you are scheduled to work in Greensburg, lunches may still be available at the Hutchinson District Hot Foods Trailer. There is no charge for use of the church facilities but donations towards the expenses may be given to the United Methodist Recovery office. Minimum age for overnight teams is 16. Disaster response trailers The Hutchinson District hot foods trailers are on site in Greensburg. Contact Becki Stredney at 785-263-2623 or fumcbecki@sbcglobal.net to volunteer to work the hot foods trailers.
facility_type: Walk-in Resource -> Volunteer Camp