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MDS started the RV program for disaster response in the fall of 2006. The RV Program is set up to provide assistance in areas where a full MDS project is not warranted. It was also conceived in order to utilize a mature, retired work force living in a self contained living situation. 

The program is set up for volunteers to work in increments of four-week duration, and work weeks of four days, six hours per day. The design is to attract senior retired or semi-retired volunteers who, because of personal reasons or health factors, desire to work fewer hours than a traditional MDS camp setting of 40-45 hours weekly. MDS provides free-of-charge the RV parking site with full hookups including a minimum of thirty AMP electrical services, a water hookup and a means of black and gray water disposal. In addition, volunteers may request a fuel (diesel or gas) reimbursement for travel according to the revised MDS RV Program guidelines.

2007-2008 RVP Season

The MDS RV Program plans to begin the Fall, 2007 season on October 1, 2007, with volunteers participating in one or more 4-week blocks.  The block schedule will be as follows:

            October 1-25, 2007
            October 29-November 22, 2007
            November 26-December 20, 2007
            January 7-31, 2008
            February 4-28, 2008
            March 3-27, 2008
            March 31-April 24, 2008

For more information on the RV program, contact Cathie Kearsley (US volunteers) at ckearsley(at)mds.mennonite.net or Evelyn Peters-Rojas (Canadian volunteers) at epetersrojas(at)mds.mennonite.net or (866) 261-1274 (Toll Free).

RV Program Volunteer Application (for couples)
RV Program Volunteer Application (for individuals)

           The 2008 Newton RV Program Group 

MDS volunteers are known for repairing and rebuilding homes damaged by disasters. But it takes more than construction skills to serve with MDS. During the time that you serve as a volunteer, you will learn that MDS also restores lives.

How to Volunteer

Your contribution will help to connect volunteers with disaster survivors who need assistance on their path to recovery. MDS depends on the support of people who believe that disaster response is an important part of helping those who are in need.

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