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Texas
Recovery from Hurricane Rita

Working in partnership with the Southeast Texas Interfaith Organization (SETIO), we are currently accepting volunteers to help rebuild the city of Port Arthur.  There is a minimum age requirement of 16 for all volunteers.  The work being done in southeast Texas is rebuilding.  Volunteers with general carpentry skills will be put to work, including roofing, Sheetrocking, painting, and tiling.

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. Skilled volunteers needed!  [Learn more] Don't leave home without your customized LDR Gear, available through Old Lutheran.  [Order today]

Where can we stay?

Volunteer housing is provided at area churches and retreat centers.  Bunk beds or cots are generally provided, and it is recommended that volunteers bring their own bedding and towels.  Meals are NOT provided at the facilities; however, all facilities have kitchens where volunteers can store and prepare their own meals. Pots and pans are provided at the facilities, but volunteers must provide their own paper products (plates, flatware, cups, etc.) and food.  All volunteer housing sites have shower facilities.

If you are interested in volunteering through LDR in Texas, please select "Texas" as your Preferred State on the Volunteer Sign-Up form.

Helpful Links

Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce
The Port Arthur News
Museum of the Gulf Coast