Thank you for bring hope to many disaster survivors across the U.S. and Canada in 2022. We look forward to another year of restoring hope at the many active responses. See opportunities below!

Weekly Volunteers needed to assist in remodeling of a Volunteer Center in Red Lake, MN. Work will include framing, drywall, flooring installation, etc. We will need crews (3-5 people or larger) from late January through late March. All work is indoors, out of the cold Minnesota winter! Lodging and meals provided. Contact Jeff Koller (717-823-7415 or jkoller@mds.org) for details.

MDS Washington Unit is returning to the Okanogan, WA area on Jan 22nd for a week and then again on Mar 26th-Apr 2nd for two weeks. Work may include finishing work, shelves, install appliances, lights, trim, insulation, drywall, and decking. Please consider signing up for one, two or all three weeks. We need a cook, crew leaders, and weekly volunteers in January and March so please consider volunteering. Contact Joyce Royce, MDS Washington Unit Chair, (206-696-2891 or washingtonunit@mds.org) for details.

MDS is hiring! Mennonite Disaster Service is building our team and searching for qualified, motivated individuals who have a knowledge of and passion for the MDS mission, vision and values and a commitment to the Anabaptist church. We are searching for a Regional Operations Coordinator who will oversee all MDS project operations in Region 3 (Central States, West of the Mississippi) and facilitate volunteer engagement in the investigation and development of projects. Visit our website for more information.

Weekly Volunteer Opportunities

Jan 15-21; up to 4 people

Jan 8-14; up to 2 people

Jan 22-28; up to 2 people

*Contact Joyce Burkholder (reg1admin@mds.org or 717-945-4136) for specific dates and to schedule*

For more information or to serve, please contact:

Canadian projects: Clara Flores at 866-261-1274 or email cflores@mds.org.

U.S. projects: Deanna Frey at 800-241-8111 or email dfrey@mds.org

Crew Leader, Jan 4-21

Crew Leader, Jan 4-Feb 4

Crew Leader, Mar 4-Apr 1

Crew Leader, Mar 18-Apr 1

Crew Leader, Jan 4-Feb 4

Head Cook, Jan 21-Feb 4

Construction Supervisor, Feb 15-Apr 1

Head Cook, Mar 4-Apr 1

Crew Leader, Jan 4-21

Crew Leader, Feb 25-Apr 1

Two Crew Leaders, Jan 4-21

Construction Supervisor, Feb 1-Mar 4

Crew Leader, Feb 4-18

Crew Leader, Mar 4-18

Crew Leader, Jan 21-Apr 1

Office Manager, Mar 1-Apr 1

Head Cook, Feb 4-Mar 4

Assistant Cook, Mar 4-Apr 1

Crew Leader, Mar 18-Apr 1

Crew Leader, Mar 4-Apr 1

Project Director, Jan 4-Apr 1

Crew Leader, Jan 4-Apr 1

Head Cook, Jan 4-Apr 1

For more information or to serve, please contact:

Canadian residents: Kelsey Friesen at 866-261-1274 or email kfriesen@mds.org

U.S. residents: Josh Carson at 800-241-8111 or email jcarson@mds.org

1 space (couple or individual) - Jan 7-Feb 3

For more information or to serve, please contact: Canadian residents: Kelsey Friesen at 866-261-1274 or email kfriesen@mds.org. U.S. residents: Josh Carson at 800-241-8111 or email jcarson@mds.org