Disaster Response Services

Restoring hope and homes in the name of Christ.

Current Volunteer Opportunity Link

Volunteer Application

  • Individuals/couples: worldrenew.net/drsapp 
  • Interested in leading a group mission trip? Submit your interest here.
  • Just looking to learn more? Please see below.

This Month

This map shows a brief summary of where God is at work this month. Find a pdf version here.

 

 

 

DRS Mission Statement

  • To live out God’s love and share hope with disaster-impacted communities in North America by joining in the restoration of homes and lives of those who are most vulnerable,

  • To support under-resourced communities as they build capacity to prepare for and recover from a variety of disasters,

  • To provide opportunities for people to glorify God by using their time, talents and financial resources in service with others.

World Renew DRS carries out its mission through services at every stage of recovery with volunteers and in partnership with local organizations.

DRS Services

World Renew Disaster Response Services (DRS) responds to disasters in a variety of ways. These include the following and are made possible by volunteers. 

  • Early Assessment - In the days and weeks immediately following a disaster, trained volunteers provide spiritual care to survivors, network with other responding organizations and gather information that will be used to plan longer term support.

  • Clean-up and Debris Removal - Volunteers help by mucking out flooded homes, removing downed trees, completing minor repairs, and tarping roofs after a disaster.

  • Unmet Needs assessment - An Unmet Needs Assessment is the process of conducting a community-wide survey to identify vulnerable survivors who need help with recovery. This can take place five to 12 months after a disaster. This information is then used by the local recovery group to walk alongside the identified survivors, connecting them with needed resources and support in their community.

  • Organizational Capacity Building - Trained volunteers provide advice and guidance to local recovery groups, equipping them to expand their ability to help the disaster survivors in their communities over the long term.

  • Home Reconstruction - World Renew DRS volunteers give their time and skills to repair disaster-damaged homes. Individuals, couples, and groups volunteer for varying lengths of time depending on the time of year, type of DRS reconstruction opportunity, and preference of the volunteers. This work is always done with a local recovery group in disaster-affected communities.

  • Construction Estimating - Trained volunteers make personal visits to homes to determine appropriate materials, skills and time required for repair and construction. This information is then provided to the local recovery group to use for planning the recovery process. 

World Renew DRS works in partnership with the National Voluntary Agencies Active in Disasters (National VOAD) the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), other national disaster response organizations, and many local recovery groups. 

 

Volunteer

What are the current opportunities? 

Updated volunteer opportunities are sent out each month in this Opportunity Link email.  | Sign up here to receive this each month.

Click for General Volunteer FAQ's and visit worldrenew.net/volunteer to find all opportunities.

 

I am looking for an opportunity for:

Myself and/or one or two other adults:

Click below for information on the following opportunities or visit worldrenew.net/volunteer.

  • DRS Managed Reconstruction Sites (1-3 weeks at a time): Click here to learn more.

  • Needs Assessment: Click here to learn more.

  • Rapid Response (clean-up): Click here to learn more.
     

Ready to get started? If you haven't filled out a volunteer application yet, please do so at worldrenew.net/drsapp. Contact Diana Marquez at 800-848-5818 or dmarquez@worldrenew.net with questions.

A group mission trip

To plan a week-long mission trip with your church, family, school, or business, visit worldrenew.net/volunteer to see the opportunities. 

Ready to get started? Fill out this short form and we will contact you. If you are not sure which location would be the best fit for your group, or if you just have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the office at drs@worldrenew.net or 800-848-5818 with any questions. 

 

*Background Checks

All volunteers must complete background checks before volunteering. This does not need to be completed until you are signed up to go out to a specific location. Information is available from our office.

 

For Churches

DRS Sunday

Find how your church can support disaster survivors. Visit worldrenew.net/drssunday to learn more.

Disaster Preparedness

If a tornado came through your town on a Wednesday night, does your church have a plan for the groups that might be meeting at church that night? Are important documents in a safe place in the event of a flood? Visit worldrenew.net/prepare-disasters for a step-by-step guide to develop a disaster preparedness plan for your church. 

Resources

Need copies of brochures or flyers? Contact Kellie Scholma at 800-848-5818 or kscholma@worldrenew.net.

 

Your Church and This Ministry - DRS Sunday
Celebrate and support what the Lord is doing through DRS. Learn more and order free materials at worldrenew.net/drssunday. Collect and offering designated to ‘DRS Sunday’ and share volunteer opportunities with your church.

 

 

June 2019 Newsletter

 

Find World Renew's Annual Report at worldrenew.net/ministryreport.

 

Local Recovery Groups

If your community has been affected by a disaster and your local recovery group would like to request a service, we would be happy to talk with you. See worldrenew.net/local-recovery-groups to learn more.