The March 9-16 Disaster Relief Team #6 trip to Port Arthur, Texas completes the Winter/Spring cycle of our Mercy Ministry assistance for Hurricane Harvey. Please stay tuned as one more larger group is to be planned and scheduled for Fall of 2018!
Registration and payment is on a first come basis, and the liability form must be received the week prior to departure. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email securing your spot on a team which will include a suggested packing list. All registered participants must be 18 or older (future youth trips are being considered) and each individual should bring an insurance card with them to Texas.This 12-person volunteer team will travel by van and stay at Trinity Lutheran Church in Port Arthur. Work will include site preparation, drywall installation, home restoration, and site clean-up.
Please complete all the fields in the registration and liability forms as this is important information. Please note, a non-refundable $25 background check fee is required to complete your registration. Refunds cannot be issued if you are unable to attend.
Registration and Liability Forms
Open and complete the PDF Registration Form and email it to Burakowski@swd.lcms.org. Click here to pay your $25 fee for a background check (choose “Disaster Relief” from the drop-down menu).
Complete the Liability Form, sign it and mail or email it to the District office one week prior to departure (address below).
The cost is $25 per volunteer for required background checks. Your prayers and monetary donations are also welcome to support the efforts of our relief teams. Contributions may be made on our website, or mailed to:
SWD Hurricane Relief
8100 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Please note in the memo line:
“SWD Hurricane Relief.”
Please contact Rev. Jonah Burakowski at Burakowski@swd.lcms.org or (414) 464-8101 if you have immediate questions.
Information for future Disaster Relief Team trips will be coming this summer.
Specific Trip Information
| Shower facilities: |
Provided (gymnasium) but bring your own towel and toiletries |
| Laundry: |
Available |
| Accommodations: |
Gender specific space with cots available but you should bring your own bedding |
| Meals: |
Teams will prepare daily meals (food provided) but meals while traveling will be your responsibility |
| Cost: |
$25.00 for the necessary background check |
General Daily Schedule
| 6:30 AM |
Breakfast Preparation |
| 7:00 – 8:00 AM |
Breakfast and Lunch Packing |
| 8:15 AM |
Depart for Worksites |
| Noon – 1:00 |
Lunch |
| 4:30 PM |
Depart Worksite |
| 5:30 PM |
Dinner Preparation |
| 6:30 PM |
Dinner |
| 7:30 – 9:00 PM |
Debrief and devotion |
| 11:00 PM |
Lights out |
Team Breakdown
Site Manager
The Site Manager is an experienced resident professional, provided by the Texas District, who will manage the site and provide all of the direction to the team.
Team Leader
The Team Leader is a volunteer responsible for facilitating the group schedule by coordinating daily tasks such as meals, showers, travel, and communication with the Site Manager. The Team Leader should have some experience with basic construction skills and will work with the Site Manager on assigning Team Members to various work site tasks. Transportation will be the responsibility of the Team Leader and they will assist the Site Manager in the safe and efficient use of tools.
Team Member
The Team member is a volunteer responsible for working at the site, assisting in preparing daily meals and providing compassion to local community members.
Tools
You are encouraged to bring your own tools (travel space is limited), but tools will be provided at the work site. Each member should bring the following:
- Durable Work Gloves
- Safety Glasses
- Hat or Head Covering
- 2 or 3 N95 Dust/Face Masks or other higher NIOSH labeled Dust/Face Mask of your choosing
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