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Hurricane Volunteers > Mississippi
Mississippi
The work here is focused mostly on repairing and rebuilding damaged
homes. Groups with one-quarter or more skilled individuals
(those that can lead others on worksites) are needed. The most
common jobs include hanging, taping, and painting drywall and
carpentry trim work. The minimum age at all work sites is 16.
Volunteer Resources
Interested in planning a volunteer work trip? Click
here for "Hurricane Volunteering 101", a section of Frequently
Asked Questions about volunteering on the Gulf Coast.
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Camp Victor, in Ocean Springs, is currently accepting up to 220
volunteers each week. The housing facility is a converted
warehouse with dormitory-style bunk bed sleeping quarters. The
facility is fully air conditioned and heated, and there are shower
facilities, a large kitchen, and a large dining room space.
There are also a limited number of RV hookup spots, located about 15
miles from camp, available as needed.
Camp Biloxi is currently accepting up to 132 volunteers each week.
Volunteers are housed in converted trailers with A/C and heating.
There is overflow room for an additional 60 volunteers in a large tent
with bunk beds. The facility also includes a shower trailer and
a large mess tent. There are also 6 RV hookup spots available on
site.
Camp Coast Care, a ministry of Lutheran Episcopal Services in
Mississippi, is accepting volunteers at their site in Long Beach.
Please contact Michael Magargel, volunteer coordinator, for more
information at 228-234-5193.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has four Volunteer Villages in
Mississippi -- Gautier, D'Iberville, Orange Grove, and Pearlington. Volunteers are asked to call the
PDA Call Center at 866-732-6121 for more information.
If you are interested in volunteering through LDR at one of these
sites, please select "Mississippi" as your Preferred State on the
Volunteer Sign-Up form.
Gulfport/Biloxi Tourism Council
Project Hope and
Compassion - St. Ann's Catholic Church, Lizana
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
CORE Base Camp - Ocean Springs
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