UMCOR (United Methodist Committee On Relief) - NATIONAL HQ

2012 HURRICANE SANDY -

Response to Sandy

We express gratitude to the several volunteers who have already offered to serve, however, right now, all response efforts for Hurricane Sandy remain to be in the emergency and rescue stage.

UMVIM will continue to communicate via email, Facebook posts, and Twitter any news that we receive. Rebuilding is a long and arduous process. We will continue to keep those affected in our prayers and ask that you do the same.

UMCOR Cleaning Buckets:

We encourage churches, mission groups, and individuals to spend a day creating cleaning buckets. The need for cleaning buckets and also school kits are currently being requested by the Northeastern Jurisdiction and UMCOR staff. Instructions can be found at www.umcor.org

PREPARE -
Cleaning Buckets or School Kits

For more information for shipping, please email our office or contact your Annual Conference. Several Annual Conferences will have collection points set up and we can connect you with those contacts.

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Regional contacts:
http://new.gbgm-umc.org/about/us/mv/mission-teams-umvim/jurisdl-umvimcoords/

INFO From website:
http://new.gbgm-umc.org/about/us/mv/programs/disasterresponse/

The first contact point for volunteers after a disaster is the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Volunteer Hotline, 1-800-918-3100. Your name will be registered to receive information on volunteering at a site. You will be contacted as the area is able to receive volunteers.

Disaster Relief Link:
http://www.umvim.org/Disaster_Response.htm

Update on hurricane relief:
http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/work/emergencies/ongoing/hurricane2005/

For the latest information on breaking Disasters see the UMCOR Hotline.

Disaster areas that receive volunteer teams for long term recovery require sufficient time to assess damage and coordinate a response. Potential teams must be patient in the early stages of disaster, as the only persons allowed into such areas are Emergency Management Agency and certified personnel and law-enforcement officials.

The first contact point for volunteers after a disaster is the UMCOR Volunteer Hotline (800) 918-3100. Your name will be registered to receive information on volunteering at a site. You will be contacted as the area is able to receive volunteers.

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UMVIM also promotes and encourages mission through our quarterly newsletter, the UPDATE, our printed literature and Web site. These tools present mission to our current community and potential volunteers, as well as to other United Methodists and Christians. We provide training programs for individuals and team leaders to help them prepare themselves and their team(s) for the mission field.

Contact us at sejinfo @umvim.org

Meet the staff
Executive Director, Rev. Nick Elliott
Associate Director, Joe Hamilton
Secretary/Receptionist, Charlotte Starks
Communications Specialist, Landon Taylor
Development Director, Candy Benson
Medical Consultant, Dr. Mike Watson

http://www.umvim.org/about.htm

http://www.umvim.org/Team_Opportunities-usa.htm
Team Opportunities

Read news and post your comments at the UMVIM USA blog...
US National Projects for Teams

UMVIM maintains a list of projects available for volunteer teams in the USA, briefly describing the type of project and its location. This List of Projects is arranged by jurisdiction (region of the USA) and by state. Click on the appropriate region to see a list of projects and contact persons currently available in those regions.

http://www.umvim.org/Insurance.htm
Insurance
New Insurance Plan for UMVIM SEJ
EFFECTIVE for teams departing on or after Nov. 1, 2006
SEE Website for details!!
Questions? sejinfo@umvim.org or 404-377-7424

SEE ALSO: https://ccc.haghy.com/shelters/902

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News release from Priority Needs:

FLORIDA STORMS FEBRUARY 2007:

Many persons have asked if Early Response Teams are needed in relation to the storms over the weekend. Fortunately at this time Florida has enough ERTs; however, if you would like to register with the UMVIM, SEJ office in case more are needed, please send us an e-mail with your contact information.

Volunteers for future teams in Florida recovery,
please contact: Florida Conference Volunteer Hotline:

800-282-8011 ext 149
E-mail: stormrecovery@flumc.org

Rev. Nick Elliott, Director

UMVIM, SEJ

715 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. Suite 750

Decatur, GA 30030

404-377-7424 404-377-8182 (fax)

www.umvim.org