The broad Project Lists of sites that are willing to host UMVIM teams can be found below. Ministries that are actively calling for assistance from UMVIM teams or that have been recommended by Western PA mission volunteers are highlighted separately.
These are sites connected through the United Methodist Church and ecumenical partners that are aware of the UMC goals of mission, our standard practices of financial accountability and are set up to welcome teams. Your reports after service help to maintain the accuracy and quality of the sites on these lists.
Sites calling for teams (you plan your own travel)
| Location | Type of Work | Lodging | Host Organization | Host Cost | Scheduling Information / Links | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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West Virginia |
Disaster Response (Flood Recovery) |
Churches |
West Virginia Conference Rev. Jack Lipphardt 304-639-7035 |
Donations to church appreciated. | Download Flood Relief Volunteer Form here |
Rebuild Teams requested |
|
Louisiana |
Disaster Response: ERTs and Rebuild |
Churches | Louisiana Annual Conference |
Possible donation for materials or hosting. |
Here |
Register for Rebuild and Recovery |
|
Rio Texas Conference |
Disaster Response | Varies |
Gene Hileman |
Donation | Scheduling | |
|
Texas Conference |
Hurricane Recovery |
Varies | Texas Annual Conference | Varies | Here |
Safe Sanctuaries required |
| South Carolina |
Disaster Response (Hurricane Recovery) |
Varies |
Sara Mccutcheon Phone: 803-888-3051 smccutchen@umcsc.org |
Possible donation for materials or hosting. |
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North Carolina
|
Disaster Response (Hurricane response) |
Churches |
North Carolina Annual Conference
|
Possible donation for materials or hosting. |
Call 888.440.9167 or go to NCCUMC website |
Early Response Training helpful but not required |
| Oklahoma Conference |
Disaster Response (Tornado/Flood Recovery) |
Varies |
Karen Mangano |
Donation | Here |
Spiritual Caregivers. Over age 16 |
| Connellsville, PA | Home repair, volunteering at CACM | Varies by time of year |
Connellsville Area Community Ministries: PUMP Program |
Varies by project | Here | Local to WPA |
| Wheeling, WV | Poverty & Hunger outreach, Local repairs | Guest House for up to 25 or churches |
House of the Carpenter Mike Linger, Director or Julie Polley, Volunteer Coordinator |
Varies | Here | Senior-friendly |