UMVIM Team Leader Training

(Via Zoom)

Early Response Training California-Nevada

(In person)

The Mission of an Early Response Team (ERT) is to provide a caring Christian presence in the aftermath of a disaster.  ERTs typically provide assistance after the “first responders” and before recovery and rebuilding. ERTs are assigned various tasks; usually relating to safety, mitigation of further damage to property, and cleanup tasks to assist the homeowner in preparation for rebuild. 

The Early Response Team (Basic) training class has space for 25 attendees. Cost of $20 per person includes: training manual, ID badge, t-shirt, lunch and snacks, plus $41 for Safe Gatherings online background check and Safe Sanctuaries Training ($41 to be paid online through Safe Gatherings website) www.safegatherings.com

WHERE: First UMC Sacramento 2100 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
WHEN: Saturday, September 25, 2021 8am-5pm
COST: $20 per person for ERT class. $41 for Safe Gatherings online background check and Abuse Prevention Training
INSTRUCTOR: Leslie Carmichael
Click Here to Register

Opportunities to Serve
Throughout the UM Connection

Puerto Rico

Beginning January 2022, Puerto Rico will be open to hosting United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) volunteer teams to assist in the hurricane rebuilding efforts. The island was devastated by the hurricane of 2019, but the rebuild efforts have been delayed for almost two years due to Covid-19.
 
Any interested teams/individuals should apply through the following link to begin to reserve dates: Intent to Serve – Volunteer Application. It should be noted that all team members will be required to be vaccinated for Covid-19 at least one month in advance of entering Puerto Rico.

For additional questions or inquiries, please contact:
Jorge Bonilla, Puerto Rico Volunteer Coordinator 787-407-4891
puertoricovol@metodistapr.org

HAITI

Security remains a major issue. Attempted kidnappings and robberies have increased in the past several weeks. Delivery by truck is problematic.  The gangs at Martissant have gone back to their normal mode of frequent roadblocks, shootings and kidnappings.  David Draeger reports that he is still able to travel to Les Cayes and Jeremie by getting up and on the road by 4:00am when most of the bad guys are sleeping. Returning in the afternoon or evening is still a major issue.  Unfortunately Martissant is a singular pinch point in the road and there is no way to avoid it.  The gangs of course know this which is why they are where they are. 

Please see the open letter to the Mountain Sky Conference UMC from Rev. James L.Gulley, retired, former Haiti Coordinator for Global Ministries/UMCOR  "Standing With Haiti Amid Quake and Storm,"

UMCOR is in communication with partners in Haiti and working closely with them to support emergency relief and early response efforts. 
UMCOR has awarded a grant to the Église Méthodiste d’Haiti (Methodist Church in Haiti). In coordination with local doctors and nurses, the funds will supply two medical clinics in Gebeau and Les Cayes with emergency supplies including PPE, bandages, gauze, IV fluids, and antibiotics.  
UMCOR has awarded a grant to Service Chrétien d’Haiti (SCH). The funds will supply the Les Cayes General Hospital with emergency supplies including PPE, bandages, gauze, IV fluids and antibiotics.

To donate to UMCOR's International Disaster Recovery
Use Advance # 982450
https://umcmission.org/advance-project/982450/

Next Mission Volunteers Training -December
Apply Now

Are you ready to serve? Plan to attend a Mission Volunteers Training Event. 

Upcoming Training Event 
(tentatively planned for In-Person)

Dec 6-9, 2021 San Antonio, TX

To learn more about the training event, email mv@umcmission.org.

Interested in being a Mission Volunteer?
Mission Volunteer Application
 

Mission Volunteers

Mission Volunteers are individuals or couples (ages 18 and up), who fund themselves seeking long-term partnerships with communities around the world. Mission Volunteer opportunities are diverse and range from working with refugees, children and youth, serving as a teacher, pastor, camp director or health care professional. The length of service ranges from two months to more than two years.

Mission Volunteers are people of faith with local and/or international mission experience. Applications are reviewed by committee, and chosen applications attend a virtual interview. Selected volunteers must commit to a three-day training before leaving for their placement site. Application cycle is ongoing, with an average of two to three trainings offered per year. Applications are due two months before trainings commence.

For further details regarding the Mission Volunteer program refer to our video series below, a resource to empower and equip those called to serving in mission as long-term volunteers.