Team Opportunities - northeast 

NORTHEASTERN JURISDICTION

 

Gregory Forrester, UMVIM Coordinator

32 N. Church St. – Cortland , NY   13045

 607/756-7799, F: 607-756-7957, Cell 607-280-1966

 umvimnej@twcny.rr.com

See web page for list of UMVIM Conference Coordinators: www.gbgm-umc.org/umvim-nej

 

[#982760 - United Methodist Volunteers in Mission , Northeastern Jurisdiction - Guidance, education and placement for short-term mission volunteers]

 

 

 


— CONNECTICUT —

UMARMY – NEJ. Lorraine Macpherson 978-692-5786 lorraine@umarmy.org, located in Wethersfield , CT - is an exciting mission program for high school youth that was started in Texas and has been expanding.  We offer the opportunity for hands-on rehab and building repair in the local community.  Expanded program for Summer 2008.  Accept Y/A/OA.  Max as determined by hosting facility.

 

— DELAWARE —

PENINSULA-DELAWARE CONF. - Rev. Dale L. Brown (410) 228-1424 or (410) 228-4757 stpauls@shorenet.net  - Disaster recovery from Hurricane Isabel. Debris cleanup, rebuilding homes and churches, spiritual and emotional support, ministry opportunities to a migrant Hispanic/Latino population.  Teams accepted for Sunday-Friday workweeks @ $150pp for R&B and some additional project funds are appreciated.  Team size 10. Accepting Y,S,A, RV. [#982511 - Hurricanes 2007<

 

 

NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE, Wilmington , DE . 302/652-3928. A project of the Pen/Delaware Conference with outreach possibilities in the community and assist with existing programs.  J,S,,A.  [#982149 - Community Centers

 

— DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA , WASHINGTON —

CASA DEL PUBELO UMC. Rev. John M' Akwalu, 202/332-3422 x12, mithika@yahoo.com, 1459 Columbia Road, NW , Washington , DC 20009 .  Need roofers, carpenters and other construction/ maintenance skills. Summer VBS and non-violence academy for neighborhood Hispanic children and youth. Worship services are combined African, African-American, and Central American styles. Teams can use kitchen or make arrangements with churchwomen to cook. Bring cots and or sleeping bags. Great for DC/UN groups. One block to Columbia Heights Metro Station. J/S/F/A/AO/I. Max 24.

 

SUBSTANCE ABUSE RESOURCE CENTER .  Harriet Henderson, 202/561-1160, Congress Heights UMC, 421 Alabama Ave SE , Washington , DC 20032-1513 . Community outreach and retraining center sponsored by the UMC.  Rehab structure to include scraping, painting and general cleanup and repair. Teach Bible study to youths and children. Housing and kitchen available for teams. Walk to Congress Heights Metro Station and Bolling Air Force Base. Airport pickups. Accept Y, A, OA. Max 25.

[#982598 - Substance Abuse And Related Violence - Grants and special efforts related to the drug and drug-violence initiative.]

 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA , YOUTH SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES PROJECT - YSOP, John Palinski, YSOP, 1317 G Street , Washington , DC 20005 , 202/347-2525, ysopdc@ysop.org / www.ysop.org. YSOP is a Quaker-based organization that offers overnight, weeklong and one-day service workcamps.  YSOP programs incorporate hands-on service to hungry and homeless people, education, preparation for service and reflective activities.  Volunteers serve in soup kitchens, food pantries, and clothing and furniture banks, participate in recreational activities for children in family shelters and provide companionship to homeless people from drop-in centers.  Fee depends on length of program.  Please call for more details. S, A.

 

— MAINE —

DOWN EAST MAINE MISSIONS, Betty Palmer, Campground RD, East Machias , ME 04630 . (207) 255-6230, pastor@prexar.com  Neighbors Helping Neighbors Community Housing Rehab and Repair program located in the poorest county in New England .  Work on ~ 40-80 homes/year from June - Sept. Program’s 5th year in 2007. Also available in July and August: thrift store, support programs for migrant and seasonal workers, collaboration in a youth camp for disadvantaged youth.  Those interested can request a DVD of the program. Material match of monetary donations requested. Cost is $50-75/person for housing. Provide own food and cooking staff.  J, S, F, A. Max 60.

 

MECHUWANA MISSIONS CAMP – WINTHROP,  Norman Thombs (207) 377-2924,  mechuwana@gwi.org, www.mechuwana.org. Projects include home repair, wheelchair ramps, building new homes, food bank work, vacation Bible school, and many other community outreach possibilities. Open May thru October. Can accommodate family groups with younger children during certain weeks. Normal costs pp average $175 wk. J, S, F, A, AO, I. Max 50.

 

UNITED METHODIST ECONOMIC MINISTRY (UMEM), Kay Webb or Crystal Cook, RR 1, Box 792 , Strong, ME 04983. 207/678-2611, F: 207/678-2123, umemhousing@tdstelme.net. Projects: house painting/repair, roof repair, insulating, carpentry, plumbing, electrical.  Stay onsite with self-cooking, showers, 2 dorm facilities with bunk beds. $150/person/week. Avoid Oct. to Apr. J over 13, S, A, RV.  Max 20.     [#311870 - United Methodist Economic Ministry - Skills and job education, cottage industries, home repair and a thrift store to assist economically disadvantaged, rural people.]

UMEM EMPIRE GROVE – EAST POLAND, Howard Gary 207-576-3713, Empire Grove Site, East Poland, Me. Rural mission work, as well as some inner city work in the Lewiston/Auburn area.  Rehab area housing and UM camp meeting area. Y, YA, OA, A.  Max 20+.

 

UMEM LIMESTONE, Pastor Ellen Cleaves and Malcolm Hare, 207-325-4870, 2 Burleigh Ave. , limestone, ME 04750.  Mission camp where volunteers come and work on local housing issues for elderly, low-income and handicapped homeowners.  UMEM is assisting in the growth of this program and we will be glad to assist any group who wishes to work in the extreme northern part of Maine .  Y, YA, OA, A. Group size 20. 

 

— MARYLAND —

BALTIMORE SAVING STATIONS, Tim Warner, 800/492-2525 x433, twarner@bwcumc.org.  Bishop Felton May is making a special appeal for UMVIM teams to help in various churches this summer in the city of Baltimore .  Tasks will include VBS, Jesus Circus, Street evangelism, food prep, counseling, Youth mentoring, and worship leadership. Let the Spirit be your guide! All age groups welcome.  Housing options are being explored - contact Tim Warner immediately!

 

BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON CONFERENCE CAMPS, Amy Draper, PO Box 429 , Churchton , MD 20733 . 410/867-0991, H: 410/215-1187, F: 410/867-3741. Opportunities to work at three different camps in Maryland and West Virginia .

 

CHRISTMAS IN APRIL, Patricia Riley Johnson, 1536 16th St NW , Washington , DC 20036-1402 .  202/483-9083.  general_mail@christmasinapril.org.   Active in 49 states.  Goal for 2003 is to rehab 6,500 homes in one day using MANY volunteers.

 

SILVER SPRINGS GOOD SHEPHERD HOUSE, Pat McConnell, 301/445-1241or the church  301/434-3331. VIM is converting a church-owned home into low-income housing in Silver Spring . Volunteers are needed to drywall, paint, clean up, insulate, and install cabinets & landscaping. A committee of Good Shepherd UMC, Silver Spring , will manage the site.

 

— MASSACHUSETTS —

HEBRON VILLAGE OUTREACH CENTER ,   1188 S. Main St. , Attleboro MA 02771 , Brian O'Connor (508) 223-4257, hvoc@msn.com.   Modernize and restore Outreach Center which operates a weekly food pantry and youth center.  Building is a former UMC needing scraping, sanding, painting of the exterior.  Max. team size 20.  Y, YA, A, OA. 

 

— NEW HAMPSHIRE —

St. John 's UMC, Jefferson, Rev. Thomas Bentum 603/788-2734, tbentum@clergy.net  or Jane Holmes 603/586-7094, janie@ncia.net. 16 Church St. , Lancaster , NH 03584 . Revitalize exterior of this growing UMC congregation.  The church building is approx. 1500 sq. ft and needs to be scraped and painted. A community outreach project such as VBS could be done in conjunction with this project.  Materials and housing is being provided by the congregation.  Teams are asked to cover their board costs.  Come and help this community church renew their building!  Project to start 06/13/05 . Y, YA, A. 

 

Wanakee United Methodist Center , Summer VIM Program, June 15th – Sept.  Michael and Jean Moore, Wanakee United Methodist Center, 75 Upper New Hampton Rd., Meredith, NH 03253,  603-279-7950,  director@wanakee.org, www.wanakee.org. Projects include home repair, new buildings, out door chapel for a church, VBS and other community outreach possibilities. Costs per person ~ $200. Meals, use of camp facilities, and ropes and incentive courses are provided and a limited interaction with the camping program if desired. Y, YA, A, OA. Max 20.

 

— NEW JERSEY —

CHRISTIAN OUTREACH PROJECT ("COP"), - Swartswood , NJ - Kathy Batten, 845-361-4621, batkat@frontiernet.net.  Summer weeklong experiences in which teenaged youth, perform repairs on the homes of elderly, handicapped, and low-income families. Y, F, OA.  Max 75 per week.

 

CUMAC-ECHO, P.O. Box 2721 , 223 Ellison Street , Paterson , NJ 07509-2721 , 973-742-5518, F: 973-742-8115, CUMAC@juno.com , http://www.CUMAC-ECHO.org . Please call us for info on project and volunteer opportunities. S, A, RV parking, Max: 15

 

NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER , Timothy Humeniuk, 609/365-5295, 278 Kaighns Ave , Camden NJ 08033 . Community housing rehabilitation. Demolition, clear land, fencing. S, A. Max 15.

[#982149 - Community Centers

 

— NEW YORK — 

BROWN MEMORIAL UMC - 228 Davis Street Syracuse , NY . Rev. Bruce Barden, (315) 446-0040, bbarden@twcny.rr.com. Scrape and paint an older parsonage that is used to house a GBGM Church and community worker.  Help in neighborhood revitalization around church.  F, Y, OA.

 

BUFFALO - ASBURY SHALOM ZONE - Larry Motz, 716-948-8690.  Various community based projects.  The Shalom Zone has a building that needs attention.  Working in conjunction with Rev. Merle Showers, Exe. Dir of Niagara Frontier City Ministries. S/A/AO/Families.  Come share your talents. [#742566 - Communities of Shalom

 

CAMP ASBURY -  CAMP FINDLEY, - David and Vanessa Johnston (585) 237-5262 campasbury@novocon.net Remodel staff cabin, General trail and site maintenance, Challenge Course additions, Landscaping at Prayer Garden. Families, S, A, RV.

 

CAMP QUINIPET , Alan J. Krauss, PO Box 549 , Shelter Island Heights , NY 11965 .  516/749-0430, F: 516/749-3403, umcamps@peconic.net, www.umcamps.org.  Cabin construction, bathroom renovations, and addition.  Adults, limited RV parking, Max. 20-30.

 

HANNAH HOUSE, Anne Skinner, (716)278-0294, hannah-house@excite.com, 424 9th St. , Niagara Falls , NY 14302 . Distribution of infant and children's clothing. Monthly outreaches into the community with BBQ are for underprivileged children.  Neighborhood cleanup projects along with Vacation Bible School and Fun days.  Primarily summer months but call for possibilities.  Y, YA, A, OA. Team size varies according to project.

 

KINGSWOOD UMC CAMP – HANCOCK , NY ,  Dave Taylor, 607-637-5401. Construction, clean up and repair of the camp facilities:  Apr 29-May: Construction and repair,   May 28-31: Set Up Event - prep the camp for summer programs(Y,A,OA); June 1-4: Site and Facilities repair/construction (adults); June 4-6: Trailblazing Event -Re-mark and clear trails (Senior high and adults); June 14-17: Sites and Facility prep event (adults); Sept 2-4: Sites and facilities closing event (adults); Sept 10-12: Take down Event (all ages); Sept 30-Oct 5: Construction and Repairs.

 

NEW YORK CITY , YOUTH SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES PROJECT-YSOP, Paul Nelson, 15 Rutherford Place , NYC , NY 10003 , 212/598-0973, F: 212/598-0975, ysopnyc@ysop.org / www.ysop.org (located between 15th & 16th Streets, 1 block. east of Third Ave ).  YSOP is a Quaker-based organization that offers overnight, weeklong and one-day service workcamps.  YSOP programs incorporate hands-on service to hungry and homeless people, education, preparation for service and reflective activities.  Volunteers serve in soup kitchens, food pantries, and clothing and furniture banks, participate in recreational activities for children in family shelters and provide companionship to homeless people from drop-in centers.  Fee depends on length of program.  Please call for more details. S, A.

 

Oneonta/Cooperstown NY - Habitat for Humanity, www.habitatotsego.org,  607/432-7874.  HFH of Otsego County is planning on building four houses in 2005.  Funding has been secured - volunteers needed.  Y, A, OA, RV sites nearby as well as the Baseball Hall of Fame.  

 [#982404 – Habitat for Humanity]

 

PROJECT HOSPITALITY, Rev. Will Nichols, 718/448-1544, F: 718/720-5476, 100 Park Ave., Staten Island , NY 10302, 718/448-1544, F: 718/720-5476.  Prepare & serve food in feeding programs, fix-up apartments, emergency and transitional shelters and at drop-in center for homeless.  S, A.  Max. 15.

 

SYRACUSE - HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, Mary Kay Hueber, 315-638-8739.  All phases of construction and support for the workers needed for this exciting event.  Come join the fun.

[#982404 – Habitat for Humanity]

 

UNITED METHODIST ACTION REACH-OUT MISSIONS BY YOUTH (UM-ARMY), Sheri Brown  (860) 226-5812 or (860) 652-8364, sheri.brown@umarmy.org, 82 Feldspar Ridge, Glastonbury, CT 06033. Youth work/mission experiences providing home repairs to those in need combined with planned worship/fellowship experiences.  July - August 2004. Additional assistance need in May/June to preview worksites and plan projects.  Open to Y, YA, A, OA. Team size will be determined by assessed needs.  Cost $175 per participant. 

— PENNSYLVANIA —

CAMP ALLEGHENY , ( Western PA Conference) Rev. Duane Slade, campallegheny@shol.com, 814/754-5122, 100 Camp Allegheny Drive , Stoystown , PA 15563 .  Construct new sports hall and dining facility.

 

CONNELLSVILLE COMMUNITY MINISTRIES, Rev. Terry L. Guiste,  connmin@localnet.com

O: 724/626-1120. Connellsville PA. Volunteers needed  06/16/03 - O8/29/03  Repair homes for the elderly and low-income persons. Housing arranged at local church facilities. Cost: $125.  J, S, A. Max 25.

 

EVANGELICAL UMC, Youngsville , PA 16371  Dr. Donald Russell 814-563-4351 atthebarn@westpa.net.  VBS, Community home repairs, painting educational wing.  S, A.  Max 20-25.

 

GREENE COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY,  Merry Dorean, 724-883-4088, 95 East High Street, Suite 38, Waynesburg, PA 15370 jdorean@waynesburg.edu, www.greenepa.net/~gchfh. Build homes with partner families in poor mountain coal mining area. Saturdays or week long camps. Lodging at churches. Call for details. S (over 16 with a 1:5 adult ratio), YA, A, OA. Max: 15.

[#982404 – Habitat for Humanity]

 

HUUMM - Harrisburg Uptown United Methodist Ministries, Pat Nissel, 717-233-0335. Fifth Street UMC, Harrisburg , PA. Community outreach, street ministry with poor and homeless, feeding program. 

 

MISSION UTILITY VEHICLES (MUV) FACTORY MINIERAL POINT, Lee Miller, (814)322-1331, or www.crrange.com/muvinc. Older church property that houses the MUV factory needs to have roof replaced. Tear off and replacement of main roof 20x43, annex 11x13, porch 4x3, steeple 6x6.  Additional work on inside: drywall, carpeting.  Work with director on installing windshields on several conference MUV's.  Most materials already onsite - small donation requested for additional needed materials.  Project available 05/01/04 to completion. Adult teams.  Housing available onsite.

[#14938A - Mission Utility Vehicles Inc. - A special kind of transportation designed to meet the needs of mission workers in developing countries, so people can work and live].

 

ROLLING HILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH , Pipersville , PA , 18947 .  Rev. Rowland L. Carlson.  Building a new church.  The church has hired a contractor who will welcome volunteer help of any kind.  To volunteer or inquire as to the current need call Gino Nicolai, Building Comm. Chair, 215-536-0150 x111 or 610-366-9400 x111.

 

STEVEN'S POINT UMC, - Steven's Pt., PA - Ken Bitler  (570) 727-3123, <history@epix.net>.  Rehab this church which is the focal point of this rural community.  Roof repairs, paint interior/exterior, replace/repair electrical system, repair windows.  Stay at local Methodist camp. Y, S, A, RV. Max 20.

 

WILKES-BARRE - METHODIST URBAN MINISTRIES, Keith Benjamin 570-822-1864 or 570-822-6817, kjbenjmn@epix.net, 1st UMC 47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. Community rehab projects in an old coal-mining region.  Work with 8 local churches to provide an outreach ministry.  Y, A.

 

— RHODE ISLAND — 

WOONSOCKET MISSIONS MINISTRY, Pastor Brian Souza, 401-765-2412, C: 401-692-9137, or pastorbri@msn.com, 27 Federal Street , Woonsocket , RI 02895 . Outreach ministry of the Woonsocket United Methodist Church to urban poor, street people, and homeless that includes evangelism, meals, Celebrate Recovery addiction program, Coffee House and working ecumenically with other city ministries. Need washer, dryer, and shower installed for street ministry and visiting teams. Housing in the church (cots) and/or with families. Next to the YMCA. J, S, A, OA, F, I.  RV site nearby. Max: 15. 

 

— VERMONT — 

BURLINGTON LOW INCOME MINISTRY, Larry Barber, 99 Walker Hill Road , Williston , VT 05495 , 802/658-0629, F: 802/878-2426, LBAR1000@aol.com, repair siding and painting. J. S. A.

 

— WEST VIRGINIA —

Habitat for Humanity, International & W VA Council of Churches, Bob Rosier, bob@wvcc.org. Partnerships to build 20 new houses for residents of West Virginia whose homes were destroyed by floods. “The new homes will be for families who do not qualify for assistance under traditional flood recovery programs.”  Teams are needed to build the houses.

[#982404 – Habitat for Humanity]

 

HELPING HANDS OF THE POTOMAC HIGHLANDS , Dwaine Morgan, 93 Third St. , Keyser , WV   26726 , 304/788-0110, dwamorg@juno.com.  Home repairs in Eastern West Virginia for elderly, handicapped, and low-income persons.  Stay in churches. Evening meal provided.  Showers at local college.  Suggest $20 per person per day for construction materials.  Minimum of 3 working days.  One adult per four youths.  Accident insurance required.  F, A, OA, RV.  Max. 25.

 

SCOTT’S RUN SETTLEMENT HOUSE, INC., Rev. Ruth L. Simmons, PO Box 398 , Osage , WV 26543 . 304/599-5020, F: 304/599-8016, srshz@aol.com. Roof repairs.  J, S, A.   Max 30-40.

 

SCOTT'S RUN SETTLEMENT HOUSE, INC., Mike Robertson, Housing Coordinator, 304-599-5020, Fax 304-599-8016, housingcoordinator2@hotmail.com, or admin@srsh.org, P.O. Box 398, Osage, WV 26543. Youth and adult work camp/mission experience. Provide low-income, elderly, disabled, and single families with home repairs in rural WV. Projects range from minor home repair to new construction in June-August time frame. Can accommodate teams during rest of the year on case by case basis. Max 30-40 per group. $25 admin fee, suggest $100 / member to help cover cost of materials. Y, YA, OA, F. [#982149 - Community Centers