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Home repair for the needy by volunteers of all ages

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ORGANIZATION: Baltimore County Christian Workcamp

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 143 people are interested

For more than 40 years, the Baltimore County Christian Workcamp (BCCW) has been providing free home repair and modifications to those in Baltimore County during one full week in July. Mark your calendars for the 2025 Workcamp: July 20th-26th.

All sorts of repairs and assistance may be done, e.g.:

  • ramp building
  • painting (inside and outside)
  • plumbing
  • gutter and downspout
  • railings
  • electrical
  • appliance replacement
  • house and yard clean-up

This is a commuters' workcamp as commitments are only for a day (or more). All ages and skill levels are welcomed. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

To register, visit http://bcchristianworkcamp.org/registration.html or respond to this post.

In addition to this one week of concentrated work at sites, BCCW also has need for ancillary support throughout the year, to include, but not limited, to the following tasks:

*attending our planning meetings during the year
*assisting the co-chair, secretary, or treasurer
*assisting with promotion to media and churches for potential workers
*coordinating meals during the BCCW week

Some of the above tasks do not necessarily require attending planning meetings or the BCCW week; some can be done from your home on your schedule.

If interested in any support activities associated with BCCW and to get on the list serve for the 2025 workcamp, send an email to info@bcchristianworkcamp.org.

More opportunities with Baltimore County Christian Workcamp

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About Baltimore County Christian Workcamp

Location:

c/o Hunt's Memorial United Methodist Church, Joppa and Old Court Roads, Riderwood, MD 21139, US

Mission Statement

To share the love of Christ by improving the homes of and providing assistance for some limited income families in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Description

The BCCW, a 501(c)(3) organization, was founded by two United Methodist ministers in 1984. It is now run by lay people and is completely ecumenical. Each year over 40 homes are repaired throughout Baltimore County during the third week in July. Homes are suggested by the County Department of Social Services or Department of Health, food banks, churches, personal referrals,etc.; sites are then prioritized. The number of sites on which work is performed in any year depends on the number of volunteers, their expertise, the magnitude of each project, the weather, and BCCW's finances. There is a kick-off dinner on Sunday evening at Hunt's UMC, the host church. Each work day starts with breakfast prepared by members from a local church at the host church, the volunteers then prepare their own bagged lunches, volunteers go out to sites, with dinner that evening at local churches. All types of work (e.g., ramps, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, roofing, interior and exterior painting, caulking, inside and outside clean-up) are performed by workers of all ages. Sleeping accommodations at the host church can be available only for supervised large groups traveling from out-of-the region. Individuals must have their own medical/health insurance to participate. Anyone over 16 and willing to work may register; under 16 requires adult supervision. Fee is $25 per week, or $6 per day. Church groups are asked to donate at least $100 for building materials. [In addition, there are planning meetings held throughout the year at Hunt's Memorial UMC.)

CAUSE AREAS

Homeless & Housing
People with Disabilities
Seniors
Homeless & Housing, People with Disabilities, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Towson, MD 21204

(39.40757,-76.6355)
 

SKILLS

  • Renovation
  • Home Repair
  • Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
  • Public Relations
  • Administrative Support
  • Program Management

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • Flexible scheduling during the workcamp week. No minimum time commitment. Serve for a couple of hours or the full week.
  • Under 16 requires adult supervision. An orientation training video will be shown either during the kick-off dinner (if scheduled) or online.

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