Location: Wilkesboro, NC

Project Description: Volunteers will assist homeowners affected by the recent tornado and will help in Jesus' Name with roof tarping, debris cleanup, and chainsaw work. There will be opportunities for day volunteers only. No skills are necessary prior to serving. Volunteers will be led and instructed by experienced team leads.

Schedule: Volunteers will work Monday through Saturday. At the beginning of a deployment, we work limited hours on Sundays.

Minimum Age: Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age or older. Youth, ages 14-15, must be accompanied by their parent/legal guardian and youth, ages 16-17, must be accompanied by an adult chaperone unless the team is registered as a youth group. Youth groups may serve with Samaritan’s Purse and are required to complete a Youth Leader Covenant. Please read more information about our Youth Policy in the FAQ section.

Local / Day Volunteers: If you are local to the area, we welcome you to serve for the day. Due to the nature of disaster relief, our schedule must remain fluid. Please contact our site at 828-773-3017 at least 24 hours in advance of the date you wish to serve. Please arrive at our orientation location: Wilkesboro Baptist Church, 300 W Main Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. Volunteers will work Monday - Saturday, beginning Friday, April 12, 2024, at 12:30pm. Day volunteers will need to bring a bagged lunch, water, and hand sanitizer.

Additional Information: Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation to the site. Tools will be provided, and volunteers are welcome to bring their own tool belts and small hand tools. Volunteers should dress in long pants and sturdy boots.