Dulac Station, Disaster Recovery Ministry of the Louisiana Conference, has an immediate opening for an “Individual Volunteer” with a paid stipend

Preferred dates:
November 15, 2007 to February 15, 2008

Scope of Work:
To act as a Project Assistant for the reconstruction work being done in Dulac, Louisiana, in response to needs created by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and years of systemic poverty. This person will answer directly to the Station Manager for Dulac.

Skills Required:
The individual must possess basic construction understanding, and have a positive track record in working with volunteers.
The individual must possess their own pick-up truck that they will be willing to use in material runs. The individual must also possess a valid driver’s license in one of the 50 US states, or an acceptable international drivers license, and have up-to-date auto insurance.

Compensation:
An apartment with basic utilities will be provided free-of-charge. Fuel reimbursement will be granted for the use of the pick-up truck. A stipend of $1,000.00 per month will be paid, pro-rated for less than a full month period of employment.
The individual applying for this position should not expect set days off. “Time off” will be granted each week as the schedule permits.

Location:
Dulac is a community in the bayou region of southern Louisiana, approximately 2 hours south west of New Orleans. November through February weather is mild.

To Apply:
Send resume along with names and contact information for at least 3 references (these should include people that know your abilities with regards to construction and volunteer inter-action) to johnpaulmcguire@bellsouth.net, or by post mail to John Paul McGuire, DRM Station Manager, 125 Coast Guard Rd., Dulac, LA 70353.