Drop-in

Note - The Project listing has been revised to list in alphabetical order by state. We are updating the projects with the agencies and the posted date is shown in the lower center.

AL	Selma	UM Children's Home
They need help with regular maintenance of 10 cottages and other buildings, and need clerical help. Contact Rev. LuAnne Wages Smith at Phone 334-875-7283, ext. 229 Email - luanne@umch.net Dec - 08
AR	Clinton	Mount Eagle Christian Center
Work: Volunteer host/care for camp pets, minor maintenance and repairs. Volunteers may be asked to help with Tornado damage in Clinton Feb 1 through Aug 1, 2008. Contact: Lu Harding 501-723-4580 Email - lu@mounteagle.org Aug - 08
AZ	Buckeye	Liberty UMC
Fall 2008 through Dec. 31, 2008 Work: interior painting, bathroom remodel, carpet laying. Ask about RV hookups, sites are 5 miles from church. Contact Jim Kieffer or Rev. Bev Ritland Phone: 623-386-9539 Email: veryrevbev@cox.net Jan '09
FL	Bronson	Bronson UMC
Bronson UMC Winter - Spring 2008 4 RV sites with elec/water, dump station 12 miles away. Work: New bathrooms need finishing, to include hanging doors, wallboard, install vanity. Also pour concrete slab for walk Contact: Phyllis Cowart 352-486-2860 Oct - 08
FL	Cedar Key	Cedar Key UMC
Cedar Key UMC MARCH 10-APRIL 3, 2008 8 FHU RV sites near church WIFI Work: Phase II single story addition, new construction including floor joist installation, frame and sheath exterior walls, set roof trusses, roof sheathing, all hurricane strapping, finish drywall and painting. Contact Ronnie Taylor Phone - 352-543-9228 nights/weekends 352-543-5524 Email - TC_D@bellsouth.net Posted 1-28-08
FL	Homestead	Silver Palm UMC
Silver Palm UMC in Homestead, FL Needs help winter/spring 2006-2007 (through April 2007) with light maintenance, repairs and painting. Heavier projects if hurricanes in late 2006. Contact Robert Jensen 305-248-0976 or email: bobmeda@aol.com May - 08
FL	Jacksonville	Faith UMC
Faith UMC - Jacksonville, FL Schedule: ongoing through June 30, 2008 Work: painting, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, renovate phone system. RV Facilities: 13 - 30-50 amp sites and 9 - 20 amp sites, water and sewer connections Contact: Rev. Barry Andrews, Phone: 904-228-4094 Email: faithumc@comcast.net July '08
GA	Macon	UM Children's Home
UM Children's Home in Macon, GA Repair roof of pavilion; Paint cottages (interior walls & entries); Paint gazebo; Paint pool house; Paint interior offices; Plant seasonal flowers; Pressure wash entrances to cottages and offices; Organize maintenance shop. Contact: Kristen Bryant Phone: 478-808-6064 Email: information@themethodisthome.org Dec - 08
ID	Rathdrum	Twinlow Camp and Retreat Center
Through summer 2008 Work: installing pole roof over lodge building, landscaping, replace siding, exterior staining, replace windows, patch holes, other small electrical, plumbing and carpentry jobs. Ask about hookups when making arrangements. Contact: Brian White Phone: 208-687-1146 Email: twinlowcamp@msn.com Dec - 2008
IA	Spirit Lake	Lake Okoboji UM Camp
Ongoing through May 2009 Work: Finish bathroom remodeling, to include walls, ceilings, flooring, plumbing, install fixtures, vanities, painting. NOTE: They only have 20 amp electric service Contact Keith Shew 712-336-2936 or okoboji.camp@iaumc.org May 2009
IL	New Windsor,	Orian UMC/Camp Summit
Work: yard work, trail work, landscaping, painting, construction to include siding, insulation, sheetrock, and typical camp maintenance. Contact Don Smith Phone - 309-464-5656 Email - christianfriendliness@juno.com April - 08
IL	Pontiac	Evenglow Lodge
Evenglow Lodge Evenglow Lodge (a Methodist organization) serves Elders through a nursing home and apartment building in Pontiac, IL, about 90 miles south of Chicago. May 15, 2009 through Sept. 30^th, 2009 RV Info - 30 amp, water, one sewer tap Work: painting, minor repairs and light landscaping. Contact: Mark Hovren at 815-844-6131 or Email: mhovren@evenglowlodge.org Sept. - 09
KS	Arkansas City	Camp Horizon UM Center
Has maintenance to include: cleaning, painting, mowing, trimming, tractor work, sewing curtains, electrical, organizational, shampoo carpets, light carpentry, fix machinery. 12 RV areas with electricity and water hook ups only. Can accommodate big rigs. Cabin available . Morning/afternoon snacks provided. Meals may be provided for a fee. Call ahead for details and further information. Contact: Neal Jordan 620-442-5533 ktjcamping@yahoo.com June - 08
KS	Haviland	UM Recovery Center
Greensburg Tornado Recovery For Unbelievable Pictures - click link http://www.ultimatechase.com/chase_accounts/Greensburg_Tornado_Damage_Survey.htm Tornado Recovery in Greensburg: In Haviland: Framing, dry wall, electrical work, plumbing, cabinets, finish work, painters, cooking at the volunteer village. 14 RV hookups - dump site are available at Haviland, and additional hookups are at Greensburg. Housing also available. Kitchen available for food preparation. Call ahead to the UMC Recovery Office for information. Questions and reservations may be made by contacting: Louise Reimer - 620-862-5422 or Emailing UMCrecovery@kansaswestumc.org UMC Recovery Center 322 N. Main PO Box 386 Haviland, KS 67059 May - 08 Posted 6-15-07
KS	Newton	UM Youthville
United Methodist Youthville in Newton, KS Work: landscaping, painting, repair and seal decks and remove pews from chapel. $10 per night charge for RV site, located 12 miles from worksite. Contact: Mike Hoar Phone - 620 - 225-0276 Email - mhoar@youthville.org June - 08
KY	Ravenna	Aldersgate Camp
Aldersgate Camp - Ravenna, KY Need help March 31-April 17, 2008 Work: prepare cabins for summer camp, refinish and weatherproof wood surfaces on the deck of lodge, dining hall floor, install fire exits in 2 cabins. Contact Lee Padgett Phone 606-723-5078 Email - aldersgatecamp@gmail.com June - 08
LA	Dubach	Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home
Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home Schedule: Ongoing Work: painting, light construction, repair fence lines, spray fence lines, help make salsa, hothouse and orchard work. Contact: Jay Hinckley 318-777-3460 jay.hinckley@lmch.org 5 RV sites w/electric and water Oct. '08
LA	New Iberia	Iberia Parish Hurricane Relief Project
Hurricane Rita/Katrina Project Refinishing and refurbishing homes extensively damaged by the flood waters of Hurricane Rita. Contact Jim Wyche at 337-369-3721 - evenings 337-380-5259 Email jimwyche@cox.net June - 08 Posted 6-6-07
MA	Rutland	Heifer Project Int'l - Overlook Farm
Heifer International Learning Center at Overlook Farm Rutland, Massachusetts Construction, Maintenance, Agricultural and Office Contact: Heather Packard (508) 886-2221 Email: overlook.farm@heifer.org http://www.heifer.org/overlook ** For a neat story - See Beatrice's Goat - CBS 60 Minutes Story http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/01/11/60minutes/main666166.shtml May - 08**
MN	Minnetrista, MN	Camp Kingswood
Spring, Summer, Fall 2008 The camp has everything from yard work, trail work, landscaping and gardening to painting, construction and normal odd jobs. RV sites available with electric, water and dump site. Showers and bathrooms available. Call ahead for details and further information. Contact -Paul Harcey at 952-472-3686, Fax 952-952-2248, campkingswood@frontiernet.net June - 08
MN	Park Rapids,	Northern Pines Camp
Northern Pines Camp Work: Ongoing, remove and replace shingles, remove and replace upper deck, remove old paneling, sheetrock, tape and paint, exterior painting and touch-up. RV sites with electric and water, one sewer connection and dump station. Contact - Roger Henderson 218-237-4721 (no email) August, 08
MN	Spicer, MN	Decision Hills Camp and Retreat Center
Decision Hills Camp and Retreat Center Need help painting and trimming cabin windows, building new steps and decks on 6 cabins, siding repair and stain, update electrical in dining hall, ceiling repair, building demolition. Housing may be available, electrical hookups=20 amp, 5 miles to dump station, altitude 1171'. Rev. Paula Colton Phone 320-796-5510 Email - dhcnice@tds.net www.decisionhills.org April - 08
MO	Clarence	Camp Jo-Ota
CAMP Jo-Ota Work: cabin renovations, pool cleanup and general cleanup. RV park 2 miles from camp, dial-up internet. Contact: Mike Leonard Phone 660-699-2393 or cell 417-876-1793 Email - director@jo-ota.org. June 1, 2009.
MO	El Dorado Springs	Camp Galilee
Camp Galilee On-Going Various construction, painting, plumbing, electrical, tree and brush removal and other grounds keeping projects. Projects planned will depend on what other volunteer groups accomplish. Contact: Brad or Janet North 417-876-3024 director@campgalileemo.org Exp. Dec. - 08
MO	Lampe	Lives Under Construction Boy's Ranch
Lives Under Construction Boy's Ranch In need of mechanics, construction, inside finishing, painting, wood working, music lessons, computer help and networking, tutoring and teaching crafts. RV sites are open, June, July, Aug, Sept Limited housing (apt) during selected winter months. Call ahead. Contact Ken Ortman Phone 417-779-5374 Email kortman@centurytel.net Sept - 08
MO	Lawson	Wilderness Retreat and Development Center
Wilderness Retreat and Development Center Ongoing Work: assistant cooks, assist kitchen staff, assist maintenance staff. Ask about background checks when you call. 10 RV sites (3 with 50 amp, 7 with 30 amp), water and sewer connections. Contact: Dennis Hisek, Phone: 816-580-4014 Email: umden@aol.com Sept. 08
MS	Oxford	Camp Lake Stephens
Camp Lake Stephens Spring 2008 Desperately needs assistance finishing renovation of Dining Hall, construction of tree houses (including electrical and plumbing work), building trails and clearing out underbrush, landscaping, painting, and much more. Contact Darrell Whitaker 662-234-3350 or darrell@camplakestephens.com June - 08
MT	McLeod	Camp on the Boulder
UM Camp on the Boulder in McLeod, Montana May through September May-June: Help us prepare for our 50^th Birthday Party, painting, staining, repairs, brush clean-up (chain saws would be great), window washing. July-September: Various plumbing, electrical and carpentry projects, housekeeping & kitchen duties available, too. June 15-August 10^th, join us for Sunday evening worship and daily devotions with our ministry team. We love NOMADS! God bless you! 12 RV sites with electric and water. Small cabins also available. Call ahead for details and further information Contact Kent or Jenny Chittenden at 406-932-6314 or cboulder@ttc-cmc.net On the web - http://www.campontheboulder.org June 2008
NC	Goldsboro	MERCI
Marion Edwards Recovery Center MERCI Schedule: April 1- Dec 31, 2008 Work: Repair or build new homes for those impacted by natural disasters or economic hardship. Also UMCOR kit work and other office work. 7 RV sites with 30 amp, 5 water, 1 sewer, showers, WIFI Contact: Ann Huffman Phone: 888-440-9167 or 919-222-3549 Email: merci@nccumc.org Exp. August - '08
NC	Hayesville	Hinton Rural Life Center
Hinton Rural Life Center in Hayesville, NC. Construction in affordable housing program building six houses on adjoining lots including carpentry, painting, etc. General maintenance of Hinton Center retreat facilities including landscaping, painting, carpentry, vegetable garden. 10 Full Hookup RV sites are available. Housing also available at Retreat Center. Call ahead to Clarissa the Volunteer Coordinator for additional information. Contact: Clay Smith, Director Phone - 828-389-8336 Email - clarissa@hintoncenter.org Exp. August - '08
OH	Beach City	Wanake Camp and Retreat Center
Need help during SUMMER 2009 camping season June 21-August 8, 2009 Work: gardening, mowing, answer phone, run camp store, filing, typing, baking, washing dishes, simple repairs. 20/30/50 amp hookups, dump station on site, WIFI. Contact: TaJuana West Phone - 330-756-2333 or Email - wanakeinfo@verizon.net. August 2009
OH	Canton	Christ UMC
Christ UMC, Canton, OH Needs assistance with painting, repairs and plumbing. RV space available on site with electric. City has free dump station. Call ahead for details and further information. Contact Frank Widder, 330-499-7760, 330-492-6069, weekend 330-354-8154, Email: christcantonumc@sbcglobal.net May 2008
OK	Gore	Circle of Care Boy’s Ranch,
Circle of Care Boy’s Ranch Schedule: ongoing Work: Construct round pen, replace metal roofing, welding, sheetrock repairs, painting, add elements to low ropes course, work with animals. 10 RV sites w/30 or 50 amp, water, sewer Contact Larry Swafford 918-487-5281 Email: larryswafford@intellex.com Exp. October - '08
OK	Tahlequah	Circle of Care UM Children’s Home
Circle of Care UM Children’s Home Work: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, small engine repairs, grounds keeping, renovations, etc. December 2008 through May 2009 Contact: Chad Babcock 918-456-6166 umchchadb@sbcglobal.net 20/30/50 amp sites, FHU, WIFI Expires June 2009
SD	Rapid City	Storm Mountain Center
Storm Mountain Center Schedule: May 1 through August 22, 2008 Work: new lodge construction 2 RV sites available for drop-ins, with 50 amp electric and water, dump station on site, WiFi Contact: Scott Jensen 605-343-4391 smc@dakcamps.org Sept. '08
TN	Madisonville, TN	Hiwassee College
Fall-Winter 2008-2009 General carpentry, window repair/replacement, floor repair, painting, minor electrical work, minor plumbing, erecting privacy fences, and more. On-site RV spaces, electric, cable, water & sewer. Wireless Internet Some meals may be provided when cafeteria is open. Call ahead for details and further information. Contact Info - Jim Noseworthy / Ernestine Lucas Phone 423-420-1225 Email - noseworthy@hiwassee.edu Web www.hiwassee.edu August 2009
TX	Garden Valley	Mercy Ships
Mercy Ships, in Garden Valley, TX (supported by the Tyler DS of the TX Annual Conf of the UMC) Located near Tyler, TX Remodeling and repairs to campus. General construction, carpenters, electricians, plumbers and painters. 4 RV slots reserved for volunteers with full hook-ups, water, sewer, 30 and 50 AMP service in our trailer park. Meals available. Call ahead for details and further information Contact Charlie Nash at 903-939-7686 or nashc@mercyships.org Nov. '08
TX	Lytton Springs	Lytton Springs UMC
Ongoing Work: replace fascia boards, paint all exterior, caulk/paint/replace broken window panes, repair cracks and paint interior walls and ceilings. RV sites 10 miles from church at commercial RV park. Contact: Tom Prescott 512-376-8496 ppusherii@att.net August '08
TX	Port Isabel	First UMC
First UMC NOTE - The church has postponed our help till spring pending roof repairs that involve insurance coverage.