Deploy to LaPlace, LA

Minuteman Disaster Response looks forward to you deploying with us and serving the people of this community.

GROUP: HOPE FELLOWSHIP
DATE: October 21th-24th
TRANSPORTATION: Hope Fellowship will be renting a van to take the team to LaPlace, but you are welcome to take your own vehicle. If you chose to take your own vehicle please  communicate with Launa Vaughn by email after you’ve registered. ([email protected])
HOUSING: Volunteers will bunk together in a climate controlled Mobile Sleeping Unit
RESTROOMS: Volunteers will have access to climate controlled restrooms on-site
SHOWERS: Volunteers will have access to hot showers each day
FOOD: 3 meals will be provided daily for all volunteers
WHAT TO BRING: Each volunteer should bring overnight sleep gear, toiletries and bath towel.  Mattresses and pillows are provided.  Bedding is not.
WHAT TO WEAR: All volunteers will be required to wear a shirt, long pants, work or hiking boots, safety glasses and gloves.  Hard hats are provided when necessary.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Each day starts off with breakfast and morning briefing.  Work orders are assigned and volunteers are assigned to a team leader.  Volunteers will assist with removing debris from the property and interacting with the homeowner (any high risk related operations will be carried out by fully trained and certified Minuteman Volutneers).  Lunch will be provided on the job site or at basecamp.  Work day ends at 5p each day with equipment cleanup and rehab followed by dinner and debrief.

ACTION STEPS:

1. Complete form below
2. Agree to Liability Release (will be emailed to you)
   
3. Agree to Code of Conduct (will be emailed to you)
4. Complete background check (will be emailed to you)
   
5. Sign up on VOMO (will be emailed to you)

You will receive emails from [email protected].  If you do not receive them, check your spam folder.