Team Opportunities - Southeast 

Alabama | Florida | Georgia | Kentucky | Mississippi

North Carolina | South Carolina | Tennessee | Virginia

Rev. Nick Elliott, UMVIM Coordinator -  315 W. Ponce de Leon, Suite. 750 Decatur, GA 30030 - 404/377-7424; Fax: 404/377-8182 - sejinfo@umvim.org  Website: http://www.umvim.org  

Alabama

Alabama-West Florida UMVIM Chair Rev Neil McDavid PO Box 374 Gulf Shores, AL 36547 Tel (251) 968-2411 Fax (251) 968-7186 neil@gulfshoresumc.org

North Alabama UMVIM Chair Paulette West Office 205-226-7962 Home 205-941-0969 FAX: 205-226-7957 - 898 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham, AL 35204 email: pwest@northalabamaumc.org  - www.umcna.bsc.edu 

ALABAMA RURAL MINISTRY Lisa Pierce, PO Box 2890, Auburn, AL 36831. 334/501-4276; fax 334/887-3231. <info@arm-al.org>.  Website: <www.arm-al.org>.  Groups can work in either Livingston, Tuskegee or West Wilmer.  Receiving youth volunteers.  College students can also apply for position of summer ministry coordinator.   Home repair, children’s ministry. J,S,A,IV. Max 70. RV.

GOVERNMENT STREET UMC www.thebeehive.us Rev. Rob Gulledge, 901 Government St., Mobile, AL 36604 tel/fax 251-438-4714; thebeekeeper@thebeehive.us  Inner City Congregation active in hosting disaster response teams to SW Alabama following Hurricanes Ivan and Katrina. Adequate accommodations for housing teams of 30 or less. Can help team leaders connect with worthy hurricane related projects in the community. Also, in need of volunteers to assist with the Restoration of the old parsonage for use as a dormitory for disaster response teams. The congregation is heavily involved in connecting with the surrounding neighborhoods - Skills needed: painting, plastering the old fashioned way, electrical work, plumbing, some carpentry; Opportunities exist for work with Inner City ministry home repair projects; community projects with children, i.e.
BackYard Bible Clubs. J,S,A.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY.  www.habitat.org Contact: Global Village Office, (229) 924-6935, ext. 2549.  PO Box 369 Americus, GA 31709 New home construction.  J,S,A.

 

JOE RUSH CENTER http://www.urban-ministry.com Mike Harper or Tom Duley, 1229 Cotton Ave SW, Birmingham AL 35211. 205/781-0517; fax 205/781-2011. mikeyharp123@aol.com or  <tduley@bham.rr.com >. Exterior house painting.  After several years of placing teams in the upstairs of the current office building, the Educational Building of the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church has been refurbished for all Work Team Housing. J,S,A. Max 60. RV.

SIFAT (SERVANTS IN FAITH & TECHNOLOGY)  2944 County Rd 113, Lineville AL 36266. 256/396-2015; fax 256/396-2501. corsont@aol.com  Website: <www.sifat.org>. Students have a complete mission experience through service projects and learning activities to learn their role in the Great Commission. Adult groups are welcome and encouraged to assist in work projects on the facilities. J,S,A,IV. Max 36. RV.

UPPER SAND MOUNTAIN PARISH Dorsey Walker, PO Box 267, Sylvania AL 35988. 256/638-2126; fax 256/638-2125. www.uppersandmountainparish.org  Build/repair homes, churches; glean/can vegetables; work with children, youth. J,S,A,IV. Max 35. RV.

FLORIDA

Alabama-West Florida UMVIM Chair Rev Neil McDavid, PO Box 374 Gulf Shores, AL 36547 Tel (251) 968-2411 Fax (251) 968-7186 neil@gulfshoresumc.org

Florida Conference UMVIM Chair  Katherine Wingard 2355 Tomoka Farms Rd., Daytona Beach,  FL  32128;  386-253-3162 redkay@earthlink.com

 

Florida United Methodist Camps and Retreat Ministries C/O Rosie Grimm, Administrative Assistant, 04991 Picciola Road, Fruitland Park, FL  34731 1-866-UMCAMPS or 352-435-4101 (direct line) rgrimm@flumc.org  Repair four camps. J.S.A. Max 35 RV.

GLOVER STREET MINISTRIES - Howard Haas, FUMC Eustis, 1st UMC, 600 S. Grove St., Eustis, FL 32726.  352-536-3954, hfhaas@juno.com.  Roofing, home repair, painting, plumbing, some electrical in homes of the poor; food bank in cooperation with the Salvation Army & United Way.  Team housing provided. S,A,IV, Max 12 RV

HARVEST OF HOPE Shawn Kiger, 3383 Sweet Hollow Road, Big Island VA 24526. 800/333-4597: fax 804/299-5949. <sosahoh@endhunger.org>. Website: <www.endhunger.org>. Work/study camps focused on hunger issues: education worship, gleaning & distribution of leftover produce. J,S,A. Max 12.  

LOVE AT WORK MISSIONS Amy Hodge, Killearn UMC, 2800 S Shamrock, Tallahassee FL 32309 (850)508-1697 info@loveatworkmissions.org  Home repair. J,S,A. Max 80. www.loveatworkmissions.org

REBUILD NORTHWEST FLORIDA Ginger and John Richardson, Elizabeth Chapel UMC, Pace FL.  umvim@hotmail.com Pensacola, Escambia, and Santa Rosa Counties.  Drywall, painting, floor repair, siding repair.  Max 40.

GEORGIA

North Georgia UMVIM Chair Rev Dr James Lowry, Jr. Office 770-448-4142 FAX 770-448-1859 Home 770-840-8064  Norcross First United Methodist,  850 Beaver Ruin Rd. Norcross,  GA 30071 JLOWRYJR@nfumc.org

South Georgia UMVIM Dr. Charles Cravey, South Georgia UMVIM Chair 309 Cork Pond Road Sylvania, GA 30467 912-564-2722 or 912-564-2747 Fax: 912-564-2747 drrev@alltel.net

BREAKTHRU HOUSE INC Faye Stullken, 1866 Eastfield St, Decatur GA 30032.  404/284-4658; fax 404/284-4648. fstullkenbth@bellsouth.net. Office & yard work, maintenance, recreation, teaching job skills; also fund-raising and development.  Max 20. IV.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY.  www.habitat.org Contact: Global Village Office, (229) 924-6935, ext. 2549.  PO Box 369 Americus, GA 31709 New home construction.  J,S,A.

HARVEST OF HOPE Shawn Kiger, 3383 Sweet Hollow Road, Big Island VA 24526. 800/333-4597: fax 804/299-5949. sosahoh@endhunger.org  Website: www.endhunger.org  Work/study camps focused on hunger issues: education worship, gleaning & distribution of leftover produce. J,S,A. Max 12.

JUBILEE PARTNERS Robbie Buller, PO Box 68, Comer GA 30629. 706/783-5131; fax 706/783-5134. <jubileep@igc.org> Full-time resident volunteers needed for teaching ESL and survival skills to newly arrived refugees, childcare, construction, maintenance, and gardening. IV.

MEDSHARE INTERNATIONAL, Juli Gribus-Powers.  3240 Clifton Springs Rd., Decatur, GA 30034. O: 770/323-5858 X205, F:770/323-4301, jgribus@medshare.org.  Nonprofit organization that provides medical supplies and equipment to developing countries. Teams are needed to sort, organize and package a variety of medical supplies to be shipped overseas.  A medical background is helpful but not required. A particular need is for volunteers to identify, evaluate and classify a large stock of surgical steel tools and instruments to be shipped to clinics and hospitals abroad.  A surgical background is preferred for this task.   J (13 yrs +), S, A, F. Max 5-8.

MURPHY-HARPST Children’s Centers Vance Voinche or Susan Stroup, 740 Fletcher St, Cedartown GA 30125. 770/748-1500 ext. 228; fax 770/749-1094. <contact@murphyharpst.org>. Website: <www. murphyharpst.org>. Ongoing work projects for teams: carpentry, plumbing, painting, long-term or one-day projects. Max 20. S,A,IV,RV.

OPEN DOOR COMMUNITY HOUSE, Kim Jenkins, 2405 2nd Ave, Columbus GA 31901. 706/323-5518. VBS, home repair, day camp, collecting food staples for lunch program. S,A. Max 15.

Samaritan House of Atlanta Inc. (Café 458 and The EDGE...Earning Dignity Gaining Employment) Sherrie Snipes-Williams, PO Box 89125, Atlanta GA 30312-9125. 404/523-1239; fax 404/681-1592. www.SamHouse.org, Info@SamHouse.org. Samaritan House of Atlanta transforms lives by helping homeless men and women achieve self-sufficiency through personalized employment readiness and life stabilization programs.  Café 458: Full time volunteers assist homeless men and women struggling with addiction issues, mental health concerns, and severe physical disabilities to achieve personal goals leading to self-sufficiency.  The EDGE....Earning Dignity Gaining Employment: Full time volunteers serve as employment counselors and case managers to provide comprehensive daytime support services an employment readiness training to homeless men and women in the Atlanta community who are seeking full time, permanent employment.

SOUTH GEORGIA CHURCH CONSTRUCTION Rev George Herndon, 116 Joyce Dr, Brunswick GA 31525.  912/267-0589.  geocorhern@mail.aka.net   Church construction & repairs. Max 14. RV.  

TAYLORS UMC- - Brunswick, GA- Teams or funds needed to build a day care building for Taylors UMC in Brunswick, GA.  Housing not provided but many options available.  To help financially, send money to Taylors UMC 766 Old Jesus Rd, Brunswick, GA 31525.  Contact: Rev. Jim Emery 912-265-2249.  

THE METHODIST HOME FOR CHILDREN  & YOUTH Dr. Rick Lanford / Greg Topping, PO Box 2525, Macon GA 31203-2525. 478-751-2879. <information@themethodisthome.org>www.themethodisthome.org. Landscaping, painting, odd jobs, Eagle Scout projects. Max 12. J,S,A,IV,RV.

THE VASHTI CTR Diane Griffin, 1815 E Clay St, Thomasville GA 31792.  229/226-4634; fax 229/225-1093. dianeg@vashti.org  Website: <www.vashti.org>.  Landscaping, painting, electrical, office work, etc. Housing & showers available.  S,A,IV. Max 15. RV.

UMVIM, SEJ Nick Elliott, 315 W. Ponce de Leon, Ste. 750, Decatur, GA 30030.  404/377-7424; fax 404/377-8182. Nick_Elliott@umvim.org. Intern position available and office volunteers needed. IV.

WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTERS PROJECT EXTEND Charles Bonner, 859 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30310. 404/872-0086 x 15; fax 404-872-0386. Major & minor home repair, painting & yard work. J,S,A. Max 300. IV.

KENTUCKY

Kentucky Conference UMVIM Chair Judy Neal  Office 859-255-4411 ext.237 Home 859-299-8801 FAX 859-259-9649 612 Parkside Drive,  Lexington,  KY  40505-2746 <JJNEAL8801@AOL.COM>

Red Bird UMVIM Chair Rev. David Warden  Office 606-598-3711  2993 Beech Creek Rd., Manchester,  KY  40962

Memphis Conference UMVIM Chair - Daphne Moses Work (731) 668-0617 Home (731) 668-9057 Fax (731) 772-1400 11 Valleyview Cove Jackson TN 38305 daphnemoses@charter.net

Aldersgate Camp- Owight Rogers.  Ravenna, KY.  606.723.5078.  aldersgatecamp@gmail.com or office@aldersgatecamp.org  Meals, lodging provided, no cost to team.  Tools and materials are available.  RV site available.  

Sharing With Appalachian People (SWAP) | Contact: appalach2@mcc.org | Phone: (606)  633-5065.  Sharing With Appalachian People (SWAP) is a “serve and learn” home repair ministry that mobilizes Christian youth and inter-generational volunteer groups to express their faith in a practical way.  SWAP participants are challenged to develop relationship with the people they serve and consider Christian responses to justice and poverty issues in rural Appalachia .  Typical projects include roofing, flooring, painting, drywall, and other construction projects related to “safe, warm, and dry” housing.  Evening devotionals and local speakers provide opportunity to learn and reflect about Christian service.  SWAP has been operating in Appalachia for over 20 years, and now serves people at five separate locations.  Short-Term volunteer (1 week) and long-term service worker opportunities (1 month+) are available.  Whether you’re a skilled carpenter or simply a hard worker, there is a place for you to serve with SWAP! S,I,YA, J, YA, OA, RV

ALDERSGATE CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER Lee Padgett, 125 Aldersgate Camp Rd, Ravenna KY 40472. 606/723-5078. office@aldersgatecamp.org . Website: <www.aldersgatecamp.org>. Carpentry, painting, yard work, trail improvements, etc. J,S,A,IV. Max 24. RV.

APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT (ASP) Three year-round centers for non-summer volunteer mission opportunities:  Chavies Center in Chavies KY; Jonesville Center in Jonesville VA and Guyan Valley Center in Brenton WV. , Carolynn Bailey, Director of Volunteers, cbailey@ASPHome.org, (423) 854-8800 ext. 208, 4523 Bristol Highway, Johnson City TN 37601. Home repairs, making homes warmer, safer, and drier. Great opportunities available for adults in non-summer months.  Dormitory style housing/ cafeteria available.  S,A. Max 65. RV. This ministry is part of a bigger ministry to central Appalachia (TN, KY, WV).  

 

CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECT Volunteer Program www.christianapp.org Contact: Kathleen Leavell, Manager of Recruitment and Admissions, or Amblyn Allen, Volunteer Recruiter, 800-755-5322; volunteer@chrisapp.org.  4192 North Wilderness Road, Mt. Vernon, KY 40456. Service area: eastern Kentucky.  The Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) is an interdenominational Christian service organization founded to assist people in the Appalachian region of Kentucky to become self-sufficient. Volunteers are needed for programs which serve children and their families, the elderly and the disabled. Some examples of programs are Housing and Home Repair, Adult Education, Child and Family Development Centers, Elderly Services, Outreach, and Summer Camp. Many types of volunteer opportunities are available, including long-term (9 months of service or more), short-term (3 weeks- 8 months of service), summer camp, and team volunteer opportunities.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY.  www.habitat.org Contact: Global Village Office, (229) 924-6935, ext. 2549.  PO Box 369 Americus, GA 31709 New home construction.  J,S,A.

HENDERSON SETTLEMENT http://hendersonsettlement.com/ Jerry Lambdin, PO Box 205, Frakes KY 40940. 606/337-3613; fax 606/337-2225.  workcamp@hendersonsettlement.info   Maintenance, construction, agriculture, etc. J,S,A,IV. Max 100. RV.

HOMES INC Gregg Hawkins, 65 Bentley Ave., Whitesburg, KY 41858. 606/632-1717 ext 304; fax 606/632-1974. gregghawkins@bellsouth.net Website: www.homesneon.com  Build new houses, refurbish existing homes J,S,A,IV. Max 100. RV.

RED BIRD MISSION Fred Haggard / David Long, 70 Queendale Center, Beverly KY 40913. 606/598-3155; fax 606/598-3151. hr@rbmission.org  Website: www.rbmission.org  Teachers, tutors, library aid, home repair, maintenance, construction.  S,A,IV. Max 130. RV.

RED BIRD CLINIC Fred Haggard / David Long, 70 Queendale Center, Beverly KY 40913. 606/598-3155; fax 606/598-3151. hr@rbmission.org  Website: www.rbmission.org  Physicians, nurses, lab techs, dentists.  Licensing required for all of the above.  IV.

MISSISSIPPI

Mississippi Conference UMVIM Chair Rev Robert McCoy, P.O. Box 146, Baldwyn, MS 38824 662-365-5818 (o); 662-365-8612 (h); robert@baldwynfumc.org /  www.gbgm-umc.org/msumvim

CHOCTAW INDIAN MISSION Rev. Charles Battiest, PO Box 6065, Philadelphia MS 39350-6065. 601/389-1900 (o);  601/656-4045 (h); fax 601/656-7670.  choctawmission@bellsouth.net  Renovate and rebuild original sanctuary due to structural damage. J,S,A,IV. Max 60. RV.

DISASTER RESPONSE (Hurricane Katrina recovery) How to VOLUNTEER:   http://www.mississippi-umc.org/ and click Hurricane Katrina Recovery.  More info from Mississippi Conference Storm Center - 866/435-7091 disastercenter@meridianumc.org

GULFSIDE ASSEMBLY It saddens us to report that Hurricane Katrina has substantially destroyed the facility.  Its waterfront location on the Gulf was at landfall for the eye of the storm.  For current information on Gulfside, click here.  Please pray for our Gulfside church family.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY.  www.habitat.org Contact: Global Village Office, (229) 924-6935, ext. 2549.  PO Box 369 Americus, GA 31709 New home construction.  J,S,A.

NORTH CAROLINA

North Carolina UMVIM Chair / William Gross  Office 919-993-1149 FAX 919-941-1113  Home 919-498-1660 1910 Wedgewood Drive, Sanford,  NC  27332-8025 bgross@alltel.net /  Bill.Gross@biogenidec.com http://www.nccumvim.org/

Western North Carolina UMVIM Chair / Mike Collins 5553 Jason Rd.,  Greensboro, NC 27405 (800) 562-7929 x142 mcollins@wnccumc.org - http://www.wnccumc.org/mis/volunteers.htm

BENNETT COLLEGE- Rally for VIM (fund raising event).  Held at the college chapel on April 15, 2007 at 4pm.  UMVIM volunteers who wish to attend may contact Samuel NeSmith at mingo@erols.com.  Also on May 7-12 2007 for the third year of the VIM venture at Bennett College.

HARVEST OF HOPE Shawn Kiger, 3383 Sweet Hollow Road, Big Island VA 24526. 800/333-4597: fax 804/299-5949. sosahoh@endhunger.org  Website: www.endhunger.org  Work/study camps focused on hunger issues: education worship, gleaning & distribution of leftover produce. J,S,A. Max 12.

MARION EDWARDS RECOVERY CENTER INITIATIVE (MERCI) Tom Hroza 676 Community Dr. Goldsboro, NC 27530, 888-440-9167, merci@nccumc.org, disaster response, home repair and replacement, warehouse projects, assemble UMCOR & NC emergency kits & prepare for shipment.  S, A, IV.  Max 48, 4 RV.

HINTON RURAL LIFE CTR Marti Hatch, PO Box 27, Hayesville NC 28904. 828/389-8336 or 828/389-6753; fax 828/389-3279. Marti@hintoncenter.org . Website: www.hintoncenter.org  Home repair/construction, maintain center. J,S,A,IV. Max 120. RV.  

CAROLINA CROSS CONNECTION David Andrews  Dave@CarolinaCrossConnection.org / Adam Cline  Adam@CarolinaCrossConnection.org   Address: PO Box 1457    Lincolnton NC   28092 . Phone: 704-735-4257 Website: <www.carolinacrossconnection.org>. Minor construction, yard work, painting, general cleaning, all sorts of home repair odd jobs.  Visiting with the lonely.  Helping the elderly, the disabled, the impoverished and others who may be in need in western North Carolina .  Worship and fellowship activities during the evenings.  Week long camp experiences.  . J,S,A,IV.

PRODIGALS COMMUNITY (substance abuse rehab center) Church Relations, PO Box 12451, Winston-Salem NC 27117. 336/785-0770; fax 336/785-4647.  Valerie von Isenburg, vvi@prodigals.org   Website: www.prodigals.org . Maintenance, building renovation. Max 6 less than a week or 2 for a month or longer.  IV.

SOUTHEASTERN JURISDICTION UM ASSEMBLY CTR, PO Box 67, Lake Junaluska NC 28745.828/452-2881 ext. 783 or 774; fax 828/452-9507. Repair &  renovation. RV,, J,S,A, IV.

SOUTH CAROLINA

South Carolina UMVIM Chair Rev. Tony Rowell 255 Beechwoods Drive Lexington, SC 29072 (o)(803) 276-5970; (h) (803) 359-2354; (f) (803) 276-0218; lolobobo@alltel.net

Read the UMVIM South Carolina Newsletter on line here.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY.  www.habitat.org Contact: Global Village Office, (229) 924-6935, ext. 2549.  PO Box 369 Americus, GA 31709 New home construction.  J,S,A.

HARVEST OF HOPE Shawn Kiger, 3383 Sweet Hollow Road, Big Island VA 24526. 800/333-4597: fax 804/299-5949. sosahoh@endhunger.org  Website: www.endhunger.org  Work/study camps focused on hunger issues: education worship, gleaning & distribution of leftover produce. J,S,A. Max 12.

UM RELIEF CTR Patricia Goss, 690 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant SC 29464. 843/884-4860; fax 843/884-4916, patgoss@umrc.org - www.umrc.org  Construction/repair/rehab. S,A. Max 40. RV.

TENNESSEE

Holston Conference UMVIM Chair  Eric Glass PO Box 32939 Knoxville,  TN  37930 (O) 865-690-4080 (H) 865-690-3162 (F) 865-560-1943 ericglass@holston.org

Memphis Conference UMVIM Chair - Daphne Moses Work  (731) 668-0617  Home (731) 668-9057 Fax (731) 772-1400 11 Valleyview Cove Jackson TN 38305 daphnemoses@charter.net

Tennessee Conference UMVIM Chair Bob Snell PO Box 473 Gallatin, TN  37066 W 615 452-1922; H 615 451-2149; FAX 615-452-7876; bj.snell@comcast.net

APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT (ASP) Three year-round centers for non-summer volunteer mission opportunities:  Chavies Center in Chavies KY; Jonesville Center in Jonesville VA and Guyan Valley Center in Brenton WV. , Carolynn Bailey, Director of Volunteers, cbailey@ASPHome.org, (423) 854-8800 ext. 208, 4523 Bristol Highway, Johnson City TN 37601. Home repairs, making homes warmer, safer, and drier. Great opportunities available for adults in non-summer months.  Dormitory style housing/ cafeteria available.  S,A. Max 65. RV. This ministry is part of a bigger ministry to central Appalachia (TN, KY, WV).

BETHLEHEM CENTER:  Lurone Jennings, Sr., P.O. Box 2156, Chattanooga, TN  37409 423/266-1384 x26; fax 423/756-3557 http://www.thebeth.org - ljennings@thebeth.org  Group volunteer opportunities for after-school programs and summer programs (including  arts & crafts, Vacation Bible School, sports & recreation) for children  K-8th grades; building maintenance & improvements; and landscaping.  J,S,A, IV.

JUBILEE PROJECT Randy Hildebrant, 197 North Jockey Street, PO Box 657, Sneedville TN 37869. 423/733-4195.  jubilee@overhome.net - http://jubileeproject.holston.org  Building brand new homes for the handicapped, work in the UM Clothing Center, community development. J,S,A,IV. Max 50+.

MOUNTAIN T.O.P. Buddy Boyce buddy@mountain-top.org  P.O. Box 128; Altamont, TN 37301. (931) 692-3999 Website: <www.mountain-top.org>. Home repair, day camps for young children, teenagers and special needs children in the counties. J,S,A,IV.

REELFOOT RURAL MINISTRIES Chuck Richardson/Michael Blake, 6923 Minnick-Ebridge Rd, Obion TN 38240. 731/538-9970; fax 731/538-2825.  chuckro2@yahoo.com  www.reelfootruralministries.org Home repairs, major home rehab, grounds maintenance.  Mar. through Oct. J,S,A. Max 60. RV.

SOS (SERVICE OVER SELF, INC.) Kim Logan, 2505 Poplar Avenue, Memphis TN. 38112. 901-681-9044; fax 901-683-5725 - www.sosmemphis.org . Urban home repair camps. J,S,A.  Max 180 campers.

VIRGINIA

Holston Conference UMVIM Chair  Eric Glass PO Box 32939 Knoxville,  TN  37930 (O) 865-690-4080 (H) 865-690-3162 (F) 865-560-1943 ericglass@holston.org

Virginia UMVIM Chair Rev. Keith A. Mottley, Pastor, Manor Memorial UMC (w) 540-740-8959; (h) 540-740-3248; P. O. Box 340  New Market, VA 22844 pastorkm@shentel.net

APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT (ASP) Three year-round centers for non-summer volunteer mission opportunities:  Chavies Center in Chavies KY; Jonesville Center in Jonesville VA and Guyan Valley Center in Brenton WV. , Carolynn Bailey, Director of Volunteers, cbailey@ASPHome.org, (423) 854-8800 ext. 208, 4523 Bristol Highway, Johnson City TN 37601. Home repairs, making homes warmer, safer, and drier. Great opportunities available for adults in non-summer months.  Dormitory style housing/ cafeteria available.  S,A. Max 65. RV. This ministry is part of a bigger ministry to central Appalachia (TN, KY, WV).

CAMP ALTA MONS Bob Giesy, 2842 Crockett Springs, Shawsville VA  24162. 540/268-2409; fax 540/268-9503. office@altamons.com  www.altamons.com  Day camp, renovations on and off-site, handicap ramps, painting. J,S,A,F. Max 40. RV.

HARVEST OF HOPE Lauren Holcomb, 3383 Sweet Hollow Road, Big Island VA 24526. 800/333-4597: fax 434/299-5949. sosahoh@endhunger.org  www.endhunger.org  Weekend and weeklong work/study camps focused on hunger issues: education, worship, gleaning & distribution of produce for those in need. J,S,A. Max 12.

HENRY FORK SERVICE CTR Susan Putnam, PO Box 888, Rocky Mount VA 24151. 540/483-2819. henryfork@swva.net  Construction, repairs, landscaping, J,S,A,IV. Max 25.

RAPPAHANNOCK: NATIVE AMERICAN CTR Anne Richardson or Faye Fortune, 5036 Indian Neck Road, Indian Neck, VA 23148.  804/769-0260; fax 804/769-9250. rappahannocktrib@aol.com  Native American Cultural Museum construction. S,A. Max 15. RV.