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Volunteer Jobs...
...work for site exchanges and jobs with
benefits other than wages.
Volunteering
with Christian RV Groups
By
Janet Glaser (Updated by Coleen Sykora)
If you have grown tired
of playing shuffleboard, lounging in the casinos, losing at Bingo,
sightseeing, and sitting all day with no purpose, then you may wish to
do some productive, useful work for an agency who needs your help and
enjoy the fun and fellowship these organizations provide.
The following ministries
need folks who are willing to share their skills to work for agencies.
The RVer may have skills in constructing buildings such as churches,
houses, schools, knowledge of installation of electrical service or
plumbing, sewing, cooking, teaching, office work, painting, etc. And
if you do not have the skills, the people on the job are willing to
teach you. The RVer works in a Christian environment and should
respect some groups’ restrictions on smoking and alcohol use.
Nomads on a Mission
Active in Divine Service – NOMADS – “a mission outreach
ministry of the United Methodist Church. This program is specific to
individuals, couples and families with RV’s wishing to be involved
in Christian service at United Methodist-related mission agencies,
camps, churches, and in disaster response.” This is an
interdenominational group. The projects are scheduled for 3 weeks.
Winter projects begin early January and wind up in late March. During
this time, the projects are divided into 4 three-week sessions
requiring 20-25 hours per week. Of course, these winter projects are
in the Sun Belt area of the country. There are also opportunities to
work in the fall and spring. There are over 100 projects scheduled and
over 1000 members. Participants work on a volunteer basis and receive
no remuneration. Agencies are responsible for the workers’ parking
and utilities. Depending on the projects, the RVer may park in a
campground or in the parking lot of a church or agency. For more
information:
NOMADS
PO Box 26040
Trotwood, OH 45426
Phone: 937-837-9849
Toll Free: 866-466-6237
Email: director@nomadsumc.org
Website: www.nomadsumc.org
Roving Volunteers in
Christ’s Service – RVICS– “RVICS are retired Christian
couples living in travel trailers or motorhomes who are serving the
Lord through an organized work ministry. We are basically a
maintenance and service organization, but also do small construction
projects. We endeavor to serve only non-profit fundamental Christian
colleges, schools, camps, conference grounds, etc. There are no labor
charges for these services.” Couples should plan to commit to a
minimum of three months of service. Men are required to work six hours
per day – three and a half days a week (21 hours) and women are
required to work three hours per day – four days per week (12
hours). There are several groups across the US that allow one member
of the couple to work if the spouse is unable to work full time. RVICS
is interdenominational. No pets, tobacco, or alcoholic beverages are
permitted. For more information:
RVICS International
Headquarters
1800 S.E. Fourth St.
Smithville, TX 78957
Phone: 800-727-8914
E-mail:
rvics@rvics.com
Website:
www.rvics.com
Servants on Wheels
Every Ready – SOWERS – “SOWERS is a non-denominational
ministry of interdenominational Christians; retired and semi-retired,
who love to travel in some type of recreational vehicle. Along with
traveling, we enjoy serving our Lord and His people in a special way;
working on selected projects at various churches, missions, camps and
other Christian-related ministries. Our work involves automotive and
truck repair, construction, and maintenance work. Some of us are
professionals in our field, and some of us are just handy persons. We
work a six-hour day, a four-day week, and three-week month for a total
of 72 hours per month. Project hosts are required to provide parking
for our RVs with utilities: electric, water and sewer hook-ups.” The
wives in SOWERS are not expected or required to work, but may do so if
they choose. For more information:
SOWER Ministry Office
14771 CR 424
Lindale, TX 75771
Phone: (903) 882-8070
Fax: (903) 882-8010
Website: http://sowerministry.org
Email: SowersOffice@juno.com
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
– This group builds houses all over the country for low-income
families. Each family is interviewed and required to put hours into
the building of their home as well as attend classes on being
homeowners. Even after the family has moved in, Habitat follows up and
helps the family in their new role as responsible homeowners. Workers
are always needed for home construction. Check in the local phone book
for the office located in the area for information about the projects
in which they are involved. For more information:
RV Care-A-Vanners
Information Desk
121 Habitat St.
Americus, GA 31709-3498
Phone: 800-HABITAT, ext. 2446
E-mail: rvinfodesk@hfhi.org.
Website: http://www.habitat.org/gv/rv.html
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