Volunteer in Florida to help rebuild after Hurricane Michael (Accommodation & Meals Provided)
ORGANIZATION: All Hands and Hearts
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We have suspended operations until at least May 12th at locations around the world in response to the global threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19). This proactive measure is intended to minimize the risk COVID-19 poses to staff, volunteers and the people within the communities we serve. Read the full update here: https://bit.ly/COVID-19-AllHandsandHearts
In the meantime, please feel free to complete this interest form and we will contact you once our programs are reopening: https://bit.ly/VolMatchInterestFormCOVID
If you have any questions, you can contact our Volunteer Coordination Team anytime at coronavirusinfo@allhandsandhearts.org. You can also give us a call at 508-758-8211 (select option #1 to reach our Volunteer Coordination Team).
All Hands and Hearts - Smart Response effectively and efficiently addresses the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by natural disasters. By listening to local people, and deploying our unique model of engaging volunteers to enable direct impact, we rebuild safe, resilient schools, homes and other community infrastructure.
Through community and volunteer engagement, we aim to help families recover faster after natural disasters using our "smart response" strategy. By rebuilding in a disaster resilient way, we prepare them for future events and, through the process, strengthen both volunteers and communities.
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Disaster Profile
Hurricane Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida on October 10, 2018, as a Category 5 hurricane. With record-breaking wind speeds of 160mph, Michael is the strongest hurricane to ever hit the Florida Panhandle and the third most intense Atlantic hurricane to make landfall in the United States. Tracking across the Southeastern United States, it caused power outages for 1.2 million people in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Virginia and the Carolinas. Communities across the region were devastated, with full towns in the Florida Panhandle demolished beyond recognition.
Program Re-opening: Marianna, Florida (April 2020 - September 2020)After finishing our first program in December 2019, our U.S. assessment team went back to Florida to assess areas still in need of support. Based on conversations with case management agencies and partner organizations, we have decided to re-open the Hurricane Michael Relief program this April. The program will focus on the Jackson County area and run for six months, working on mucking and gutting, debris removal, mold sanitation, chainsawing, home repairs and renewal projects.
No construction experience is necessary - just an eagerness to work hard for a good cause!
Spots are filling up quickly, so join us today!
We accept spontaneous volunteers from any background, providing on-the-job training free of charge.
FAQ's:
What are the accommodations like? Accommodations vary by program and the communities we are working within. They are often community centre spaces, churches, or schools, and it’s communal living at its finest! Accommodation is always mixed gender housing, and there are always opportunities for functioning bathrooms and showers. Due to the communal living environment and limited residential space, we advise packing light. As soon as you apply and are confirmed, you will be emailed live information packets full of the most updated information of what to pack, what to expect, and how to get to the base you’ll be volunteering at.
What can I expect on a typical workday? Each day depends on the scope of work that the home or school you are placed on requires. Typical tasks include mucking and gutting, mold sanitation, insulation and drywall insulation, carpentry, and painting. Don’t worry if you have never done this before - we will teach you everything you need to know when you get here! Each work day is from about 8 AM-4 PM, however these hours change depending on the needs of the program you volunteer for. After you return home from the worksite, you will have a chance to unwind, relax, and reflect on your day as a part of our nightly team meetings. Check out our day in the life video to get a feel for volunteering life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eezh3h3W0Aw
How do I sign up?Complete this interest form and we will contact you once our programs are reopening: https://bit.ly/VolMatchInterestFormCOVID
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Volunteer Coordination Team at: VOLUNTEER@ALLHANDSANDHEARTS.ORG
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About All Hands and Hearts
Location:
6 County Road, Suite 6, Mattapoisett, MA 02739, US
Mission Statement
All Hands and Hearts effectively and efficiently addresses the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by natural disasters. We communicate directly with local leaders and community members and then deploy our unique model of engaging volunteers to enable direct impact, helping to build safer, more resilient schools, homes and infrastructure. Visit our website to learn more about Our Partners, Our Financials, Our Impact, everything we’ve been doing in the news and our Career/Job Postings today: https://www.allhandsandhearts.org/
Description
Please check our website for more information about our disaster relief programs; on our volunteer page, you will find current DM12 opportunities and be able to sign up for email updates about future opportunities.
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CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
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MariannaMarianna, FL 32446
DATE POSTED
March 9, 2020
SKILLS
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REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- No amount of time is too short, and join for as long as you want!
- Volunteers must be 16 or older as day volunteers, or 18 or older as residential volunteers.