Samaritan’s Purse will be hosting a community service project to help residents still recovering from the impacts of major storms last year. Nearly a year on, families are still struggling with insurance claims, downed trees, and property damage. This project will bring volunteers together to make an impact – practical assistance and offering hope by helping in Jesus name.
Volunteer teams will be going out daily from Monday, 28 October. The scope of work expected is property clearing, green waste removal, chainsaw, property maintenance, and chaplaincy support to residents. No skills or prior experience is needed to volunteer. Samaritan’s Purse will provide all tools, training, and safety equipment and place volunteers with an experienced team leader.
Fill out the form below to register for one or more days working, Mondays to Saturdays from the 28th of October to the 9th of November.
Gold Coast volunteer muster point is CrossLife Church – 58 Highland Way, Upper Coomera. Meeting time 7:45am.
Tamborine Mountain volunteers will be assigned a local muster point once registered.
For more information contact: disasterrelief@samaritanspurse.org.au.
To learn more about our relief projects, how to get help or volunteering, contact us on 1300 884 468 (AUS) or 0800 726 274 (NZ), or email disasterrelief@samaritanspurse.org.au.
The major scope of work for our disaster relief teams is expected to be green waste removal, including assisting with fallen trees and garden and home clean-ups.
No, anyone can volunteer! We provide all the training that you need, then pair you with trained and experienced leaders to facilitate your volunteer experience.
Volunteers may be as young as 14 years, however all youth aged 14-17 require parental permission and must work alongside a parent, responsible group leader or legal guardian. Youth volunteers are also restricted from performing certain tasks due to safety reasons. If youth-aged volunteers are serving with you, please notify Samaritan’s Purse Head Office in Australia to receive a copy of our policy, special instructions and other paperwork specific for youth.
Yes! We accept both individuals and groups for most of our projects.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnIf you would like to register a group to volunteer, please indicate this when you sign up and a Volunteer Coordinator will contact you. We welcome church, youth, school, organisation, corporate and other types of groups who wish to volunteer, however group numbers may be limited depending on the size of the project and worksite.
We encourage people to participate for at least one full-day to have the opportunity to get to know homeowners and fellow volunteers, however half-days are possible for local volunteers. Many of our volunteers participate from one to two weeks.
We encourage people to participate for at least one full-day to have the opportunity to get to know homeowners and fellow volunteers, however half-days are possible for local volunteers. Many of our volunteers participate from one to two weeks.
Yes, we typically will provide basic dorm-style accommodations at our host church base for volunteers who have registered through our Sydney office. Space may be limited per disaster site. You may need to bring a pillow, sleeping bag and air mattress or cot (if desired). Everything you need to bring will be outlined in an orientation package that you’ll receive before you depart.
You are responsible for your own transportation to the disaster response location and any incidentals during your stay. We take care of the accommodation, team meals and safety gear for you as you serve.
We cannot typically accommodate parking or hook-ups for caravans, however you are free to book in a caravan park at your own expense. Once you’ve signed up, a Volunteer Coordinator will be able to provide more information regarding accommodation options per site.
No, Samaritan’s Purse will provide all the tools you need. If you have tools you’d like to bring, please enquire beforehand.
We provide personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves, safety glasses, etc. You will need to bring your own sturdy, closed-toe footwear or work boots. We also recommend hat, sun protection and long pants/sleeves.
The safety of our volunteers is important to us! All volunteers must complete a site safety induction prior to serving on any Samaritan’s Purse site which will include site safety rules, emergency procedures, and hazard mitigations while working. Volunteers will serve under a group team leader to provide additional safety oversight and instruction on the work site. Volunteers complying with safety requirements are insured for accidental injuries while serving with Samaritan’s Purse.
Most of the disaster clean-up activities require some basic level of physical mobility such as moving and lifting. However, there are non-physical support tasks that volunteers can also provide to serve disaster survivors and our team. If you have concerns about physical constraints limiting your ability to work, please share that with our team when you apply.
No, Australian Disaster Relief volunteer teams are only engaged directly following a major disaster event, or during the recovery and clean-up process for 1-3 months following a disaster.rnrnCurrent volunteer opportunities will be displayed on this site when available. We recommend signing up for our Volunteer Alerts to be notified by Samaritan’s Purse when disaster relief opportunities become available.