May 5, 2008
Below is our updated May newsletter, which includes dates and times of specific preparation projects that are available to assist with. If you or your group is interested in helping out, please contact Dawn from our Contact us page or leave a message on the Workcamp phone line at 401-295-5235.
Creating Welcome Bags: Sort donations from RI companies & organizations and create one Welcome bag for each camper, 500 in total on Saturday, June 21st from 10am to 12pm in the Parish Center.
Calling all Crafters! Host sites traditionally give a small, token gift to the homeowner and campers and we will be creating homemade heart shaped pins. We will be meeting on Friday, May 30th from 7-9pm and Saturday, May 31st from 10am-12pm to mass produce them.
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may-bulletinupdated, May 1 2008 of the Narragansett Bay Workcamp newsletter. This month’s newsletter is dedicated to all the many volunteer opportunities involved in making Workcamp a huge success. Whether you have one hour, one day, or one full week to share of your time, talents, and treasures to workcamp – please check this out and then contact us to confirm your commitment. We would LOVE to have you join us in “Loving out Loud” during the preparation, actual week of camp and the finishing strong of camp, afterwards.
April 10, 2008
We are well on our way to confirming homes to repair and raising all the funds needed. The next piece of this transformational experience is the VOLUNTEERS. This camp can’t happen without people sharing their time and talents….. Please consider putting your faith into action and committing to the many opportunities to serve for the workcamp. We are looking for volunteers during the week before camp (6/22-6/28) to delivery paint, ladders to the homes, and prep homes. We are in need of people, who have construction and carpenter experience to volunteer during the week of camp (6/30-7/4) to Site Coach the building of wheelchair ramps, decks, and steps. And we are looking for people interested in joining the crew that will help clean up and finish projects, during the weeks after camp. We understand that some of you work and would have to take time off but what better cause to do so then to help a neighbor in need. Please check back to this page often, there will be future posting of a sign up schedule of specific dates, times and roles. For details, please do not hestiate to “contact us” by email or by phone 401-295-5235.
Volunteer Groups Needed
We are looking for groups/committees/confirmation classes/teams from any school, church, business or organization to get involved. Click here to open a flyer with all your options.
Please consider signing up to be part of this amazing experience. If you can’t sit on a crew maybe you can get a group of your friends or peers together and serve for a couple of hours completing one of these important projects. The flyer will explain the details. You are just one click away from “Loving out Loud” with us this summer.
Volunteer Information
If you are interested in getting involved in something so exciting and so transformational – YOU HAVE COME TO THE PLACE!!! Click here for the Volunteer brochure.
The 2008 Narragansett Bay Workcamp has something for everyone at all different levels of commitment.
- You can allow us to borrow your ladder and make a difference in the resident’s home repair project.
- You can bake cookies and make a difference in the campers lives after a long day of service.
- You can join the Hospitality committee and make a difference to the Youth Leaders bringing groups by preparing a welcome packet so they can learn the area and all the great things it has to offer.
- You can be involved in the Site Surveying Team and make a difference by evaluating the home repair projects for safety, skill level, and need.
- You can help with spreading the word about this awesome experience using all the media areas and make a difference to all who hear about it and are involved.
- You can provide funds through corporate sponsorships and/or individual donations and make a difference in helping the camp exist and help so many lives in our local area.
- You can volunteer some time during the week of camp and make a difference to the campers’ experience by setting up the snacks and drinks during the afternoon and evening breaks.
- You can pray during the preparation time and camp week that everyone involved is safe, healthy, and open to the transformational process, at the work sites and thier own hearts, as well.
If you are at interested in committing to this camp on some kind of level, please download this volunteer form and return it to us ASAP so we can get you started …….. We look forward to hearing from you very soon. This is something you do not want to miss.
