We at MDS welcome the start of the new year with many active responses. Plan ahead for the rest of the year by joining the Weekly Volunteer Waitlist, Summer Youth Program Waitlist, or Family Program Waitlist, and see current opportunities below!

Weekly Volunteers are 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. A cook, crew leaders, and weekly volunteers are needed in January and March. Contact Joyce Royce, MDS Washington Unit Chair, (206-696-2891 or washingtonunit@mds.org) for details and to schedule.

Weekly Volunteer Opportunities

Jan 15-21; up to 15 people

Feb 19-25; up to 12 people

Mar 5-11; up to 3 people

Mar 19-25; up to 4 people

Jan 15-21; up to 4 people

Feb 5-11; up to 2 people

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

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.

Crew Leader, Jan 7-Feb 4

Crew Leader, Mar 4-Apr 1

Crew Leader, Mar 18-Apr 1

Crew Leader, Jan 7-Feb 4

Construction Supervisor, Feb 15-Apr 1

Crew Leader, Mar 4-Apr 1

Head Cook, Mar 4-Apr 1

Crew Leader, Jan 7-21

Crew Leader, Feb 25-Apr 1

Two Crew Leaders, Jan 7-21

Construction Supervisor, Feb 1-Mar 4

Crew Leader, Feb 4-Mar 4

Crew Leader, Mar 4-18

Crew Leader, Jan 21-Apr 1

Office Manager, Mar 1-Apr 1

Head Cook, Feb 4-Mar 4

Crew Leader, Mar 4-Apr 1

Project Director, Jan 8-Apr 1

Crew Leader, Jan 8-Apr 1

Head Cook, Jan 8-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

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